Advice on what green laser to buy (50mW - 100mW)
Hello all, I'm looking to purchase a new laser pointer to use when camping. I'd like something with high beam visibility during the day, that doesn't require safety goggles to look at the beam (or dot...
View ArticleReplacement fan for JDSU Argon
Hey all just a quick question. I noticed while giving my argons a run the fan on my rectangular JDSU head wasn't moving as much air as it used to. Unfortunately there's no CFM rating on the fan and the...
View Article10W 450nm for cnc
Its been a while since I made a post on here. Anyway, I have recently been browsing laser modules that I would like to use for a homemade laser engraver (I mentioned this idea a while ago but I am no...
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A Work of Art
Awhile ago I commissioned BlackOps to build me a little pocket 405 burner. Have to say he did a fantastic job. This is a waterproof little beauty. It's hard to describe just how solid this little guy...
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Small 90mw Build
Not much to say about this build. 100mw 532nm Module and a Jayrob Green Stainless Host. Took a whole 5 mins to assemble. Measured output using a CR123 Cell is 90mw Stable. Attached Thumbnails Â
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Rick Trent's new 3 cell 7 Watt'er
Being a Rick Trent fan I picked up his new 3 cell 7 watt'er. Just like all Rick's builds the module just screws in the front. ( makes it real easy for clumsy people like me :D ) Like the new color on...
View ArticleJet Lasers PLE Pro 520nm 70mW
I'm thinking about buying this laser for some general star gazing, but I have a few questions about the options: 1. Is the beam expander worth it? Does it make the beam visibility significantly...
View ArticleDo we have any musicians oh LPF?
How many of you are musicians and play an instrument? Be it a Piano, Guitar, a recorder, a horn, or da kazoo.....Lets talk about it! one stop thread for all things instruments! Personally, I play alot...
View ArticleHow far does a 1.3W 445nm Blue laser beam/dot travel?
Hi, I just received this True 1.3W 445nm Blue Laser from eBay. I was just wondering, how far does it go? Is the dot/beam still very visible from miles away? Thanks! :D
View ArticleShout-out to Lifetime17
I've been dealing with Lifetime (Rich) for about a year. I have made multiple purchases from him. Both repairs and heatsinks, hosts, and assorted parts. He has always been very punctual with his...
View Articlelaser engraver from dvd writer
I am working on laser engraver system with couple of my friends . I extracted a laser diode from a 16X dvd writer , and built a Lm317 laser driver , I am building my own laser aixiz module . My...
View Article16x BDR-209 build problem
hi all been sometime i posted on the forum,1st of all sory for my enlgish. i was working on a custom laser with the diode extracted from 16x BDR-209 after alot of work several problems pattient and...
View ArticleSanwu 304 lasers
So I wanna buy a Sanqu 304 laser but I have some questions about the lasers. https://www.sanwulasers.org/product/304green The 100/150/200mw-s are guaranteed? And the pictures there are many different...
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fenix micro-usb 16340 battery review
Just got two of the new 16340 batteries from Fenix with the built-in charging circuit. There's a light on the top that glows red when the batteries charging and turns green when it's finished charging....
View ArticleAnyone into flying Quadcopters/Drones?
Just recently I started a build on a DIY Brushless drone.. it's coming together slowly and I'm building it with used eBay/Craigslist parts and gonna be buying a new flight controller (not sure which.....
View Article405 TTL driver
I'm playing with my "tiny" etcher which I got from ebay a couple years ago. I removed the low power 445 laser and replaced it with a bigger blue. As normal, it doesn't focus to a point. I want to put...
View ArticleOk...who tried to stick a laser diode in...
Who tried to stick an LD in this rock? You know very well rock is not a good thermal conductor! https://spiritegg.com/enigmalith-100...mbedded-stone/
View ArticleHelp sourcing a laser pointer for my application
Hello all, I am searching a laser pointer to heat-up rock sample upto 40 -50 degree centigrade. All i want to do is heat up very small area of rock sample (inside lab) using laser pointer upto a...
View ArticleMore Green Diodes Incoming!
Looks like Sony's new top of the line video projector will be using green diodes, instead of DPSS green, like all previous laser projectors have been. Now... What diodes do we think they're using, and...
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M462
I have been getting a bit slack with my last 2 builds. Using off the shelf hosts. All my other lasers are home built lab style lasers. When I get my Nubm44 it will be a fully custom Lab Style. Already...
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