Problems driving new diodes - low glow only
I purchased a dozen blue TO-18 laser diodes: 1pc 405nm 5.6mm 5mw-20mw Violet/Blue Laser Diode TO-18 | eBay I wired one up directly to a 18460 Lithium battery just for fun when I got it and things...
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Build tutorial for Sinner type hosts!
Well I was going to do this as a FS thread with a small tutorial on how to build a laser, as I havent done any with these hosts, but it got a bit longer than I planned. So Ill just link the FS threads...
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2 x 7 W Polished Envy 450 builds!
On offer are two mirror polished Envy builds with NUBM44 diodes! :) For those who might be interested in how these lasers are built, I have written a tutorial thread here.;) Specs Envy 1 - 7 W 450 M44...
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2 x 7 W 450 Polished Sinner builds!
On offer are one mirror polished Phobos and one mirror polished MS V1, both built with NUBM44 diodes! :) For those who might be interested in how these lasers are built, I have written a tutorial...
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JL's PL-E 532nm 600mw mini review
I heard it said that Jetlaser likes to send over specked unit. It's true! Just tested my new 532 from Jetlasers and have to say, WoW. Am using a new sensor I got from Astralist, free of charge ( a...
View ArticleHey!
Hi all! I'm Lars, a Norwegian living in Philippines. Ended up here as I am gonna be doing some DIY projects like galvo scanners and spirograph projectors with some sprinkles of arduino in there....
View ArticleTotally a Newbie!
Hey, members. I'm totally a newbie but want to learn a lot from you. I indeed appreciate to be here. :yh:
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JL's Pistol Dazzler Review
Had my eye on one of these for about a year so I finally decided to pull the trigger, "pun intended.":yh: Got the 600mw version. It uses a dpss 532nm module. Runs on two 18650 batteries in parallel in...
View ArticleOsram PLT5 488NM 60MW 5.6MM Laser Diode
Hi everyone i got a osram plt5 488nm 60mw 5.6mm laser diode on the data sheet it says maximum rating of 150ma i dont want to work it at this max rating will 130ma be ok for the diode thanx.
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Jetlasers's Pistol Dazzler Review
Had my eye on one of these for about a year so I finally decided to pull the trigger, "pun intended.":yh: Got the 600mw version. It uses a dpss 532nm module. Runs on two 18650 batteries in parallel in...
View ArticleWickedLasers Nano disassembly
Dear LPF community, I happen to have a dead WL Nano. I would like to disassemble it and build my own laser in its host. However, it proved to be a real pain in the butt. Does anyone have an idea how to...
View ArticleRust cleaning/ surface prep lasers
So I'm not sure this is the best sub forum for this question, but I'll ask here. If there's a better place please point me there. I'm sure we've all seen and loved tee videos of tee surface prep lasers...
View ArticlePolygon mirrors?
Hi! I'm doing a spirograph project with red and green lasers. One of my design ideas is to have a 4, 5 or 6 sided polygon mirror on a motor in order to be able to create a line (and liquid sky effect...
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IR 2W Diode Module Sale Or Trade
I have 1 IR 9mm diode pressed and tested works perfect the diode is a 2W IR 830nm i will include Acrylic lens, you must use a G2 for this diode Sale is $60 if you have something to trade pm including...
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Custom $1000 589 laser
I decided this 589 module I bought deserved a special housing, After assembling the Module into the PGL housing I received I was not satisfied, the head is fully threaded all the way through and the...
View ArticleAffordable laser goggles for 532 nm and 650 nm?
Hi! I'm a noob on lasers, and I'm going to build a laser spirograph using 10 mW ebay cheap lasers at 532 nm and 650 nm. The 532 nm probably does not have a built in IR filter, but I'm going to add a IR...
View ArticleTerrible beam off of Oclaro 638nm 700mW diode with new G2 lens
Hello again, I recently got a new G2 lens to replace the one in my oclaro diode setup. (it got dropped and stepped on....) the odd thing is, now the beam is at best a square, no dot option at all. If...
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