Array Diode
A question: buying a Casio xj-v2 , once extracted, the array diodes , with what can be powered to work all together ? thus producing a single beam equal to 48W ! :thinking:
View ArticlePower cycle?
Does anyone else called it power cycle? because duty cycle just for some reason sounds weird and funny. Anyways this post is because I want some more opinions, a while back I build a Pltb450b 1.6 watt...
View ArticleHelp In Finding CR2/TR15270 & 10440 Rechargeable Batteries
I'm looking for some good quality , rechargeable CR2/TR15270 and 10440 size batteries. Does anyone on LPF know where I can buy/find some ? (Please , NO ****FIRE brand batteries)
View ArticleChris Cornell dead at age 52 .... Seriously depressing news
:( :cryyy: I woke up this morning to news that Chris Cornell of Sound Garden, Audio Slave.. among other side projects had passed away this morning. Tragic news for those of us that grew up with his...
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Light saber style host
Hello this is my first real laser host build made of some camera parts that were going to be thrown away. Was wondering to go with a numb44 diode and the driver from DTRs shop with the temp sensor, or...
View ArticleArgon ionization color
I managed to get hold of another 25ML tube. Was labeled not working for parts only. Didnt expect it to do anything. Just a question someone might know the answer. When I ionize the tube with HV and the...
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What do you Think ?
What do you think ? I become the host for the 3rd Blue/Violet Laserpointer ? Meanwhile, I start the construction :beer:
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My Crazyfire XML-T6 1W-405nm
Hi LPF Folks , I am pleased to introduce you to my 3rd gem is just born :D This time I used a torch with a long neck (zoom) , and in the end I blocked it and made the fixed ! inside has 1x26650 3.7 V...
View Articleany interest in 670-690nm deep red diodes
Hey guys I'm still in California ATM (came here for camp LEM) and came across some deep red diodes they range between 670 and 690nm most hovering around 682nm. They are SDL7311 30mW 9mm diodes. If...
View ArticleWhere can I get first-surface mirrors?
Okay, so this post is not strictly related to lasers. I need a first-surface mirror (1.5 mm thick) to repair an old head-mounted display from Virtuality, which uses a pair of acrylic first-surface...
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Hello, new here. In the Ring business thinking about a CNC laser engraver --...
Hello as title says. I buy and sell rings. I should say I am a college student as well, so excuse my possible stupidity. As a way to increase revenue on the rings I sell, I had an idea of setting up a...
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Opt Lasers 6X Cylindrical Testing
Did some tests with the Opt Lasers 6X Cylindrical lenses. I thought it was appropriate to test the three (3)Multimode - Highest output - RGB diodes that are currently available; The MitsuP73 for the...
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A cool housing.
Picked up a flashlight that has a pretty good throw but not as strong as my 12T6 so a host it is, holds 2 or 3 x 26650 with sleeves for 18650's, has an extension that's removable of course if you want...
View ArticleWarm greetings to all! First build tips?
Hello everyone, Jester here, stumbled across this and can't explain the excitement I have to make my first laser or two. Pretty confident I shouldn't have any issues putting it together as I'm...
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Wondered about this long enough, what is rhd's avatar?
I've wondered about this long enough, never could get rhd to respond to my PM's asking him what this is: Anyone know?
View ArticleGetting back into lasers
It's been.... 5 or so years since i was last here, quite curious to see what sort of advances have happened. I did a little bit of snooping.. is it actually true that 4W + portable lasers are a thing?...
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How To Do It ?
Hi Folks , In reference to these two photos of one of my module, DPSS 5.5 W powered-dc 220v 12v 5A , there is a way to disassemble it and turn it into a laser pointer from 5.5 W cap and battery ? The...
View ArticleI'm back!
It's been way too long since I have been here. Had to drop the hobby all together some 5 years ago due to personal life, and digging through my storage unit found some of my old toys. Holy hell I've...
View ArticleIs it illegal to target drones with lasers?
Not a troll thread, I swear. Would it be illegal to hit a drone with a high powered laser? I have no idea and was wondering about this. Is it only illegal to target manned aircraft, or unmanned as...
View ArticleSenior Checking In
Hi. I'm from the northern suburbs of Philadelphia and I'm retired. My friends recently bought a home with some acreage in Potter County, PA about 10 miles from Cherry Springs State Park, one of the...
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