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My New 594 laser
Hi guys No need for a review there are many just wanted to show this lovely rigel! Purchased for a great price due to some small scuffs on the black coating when I'm finished with this awesome laser...
View ArticleUpdated show "Pink Floyd, One of These Days"
this is an updated version of my ILDA award winning laser show. i've held off doing anything by floyd for so long. i like floyd, but it's been done and redone so many times. oh well, i thought. i had a...
View ArticleLife in Antarctica.
Pretty cool quick 13 min video about the "Halley VI" station in Antarctica for anyone who is interested. Some footage and timelapse included as well. Pretty incredible people can last a whole year and...
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would a standard prism work for rgb?
hello, so i was seeing all the stuff about rgb lasers using pbs cubes and dichros, but i was thinking why cant you just use a plain old prism? as in you know how white light will split into the reds,...
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MK's sugar rockets - the third generation: the Titanium era.
Hello forum. I'm very proud to introduce You my last creation: a massive 450+ grams rocket with titanium sponge and hard PVC head + nozzle. I have done many fails before to refine my new rocket motor,...
View ArticleMy Experience with Sanwu
Well hello there fellow humans. In May, I ordered a Sanwu Red Guardian: my first real laser, and I want to talk about my experience. There was also a deal where I got a free (200mw?) red laser pointer....
View ArticleSELEM 11 Anyone!?!
I just signed up for SELEM 11! SE Laser Enthusiast's Meeting. It will be in Newton, North Carolina. I just wanted to see if anyone else here is going. This will be my third LEM and first SELEM. My...
View ArticleHelp! Goggles for 600-1064nm
Hello everyone, I need guidance for purchasing a right goggles against red and infrared lasers. I found those on eBay: OD6+ 600nm 650nm 780nm 808nm 980nm 1064nm IR Laser Protective Glasses Goggles CE...
View ArticleBlackbuck 8a v2 issues
I have gone through 3 of these v2 drivers in a row. Anyone else having issues with the new version? First one I was getting nothing on the output. Second one let out the smoke and the third one no...
View ArticleLooking for some basic laser glasses for 400-
Hey guys, last time I asked about glasses, I was told not to cheap out, and to get a nice pair for my 300mw 532. Boy am I glad I did. The eagle pair glasses are very nice and appear to offer lots of...
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Sharp 473nm 55mW Laser Build
I just got in the ( Sharp 473nm 55mW Blue Laser Diode ) See images what the color looks like :) Attached Thumbnails     Â
View ArticleWant to buy a cheap LPM
I want to buy a cheap LPM - could have been used- if anyone can please resell it to me - I would like to thank you !!
View ArticleCooking with lasers
Hi everyone, long time reader first time poster. I read a thread on this site about carving images into toast using a laser, which was interesting but it made me think are there lasers that are strong...
View ArticleQuestion's concerning Jetlasers Yamataka series.
Hello; I am considering purchasing one of their Yamataka Series Stun Gun & Led Light & Laser Dazzler. But have a couple of questions concerning the options they offer? They offer two different...
View ArticleNUBM44 beam divergence
If wanting to achieve maximum efficiency for eg. burning/cutting/engraving which would be a better choice: 1. To get a beamexpander which would make less power come out of the lens but it would be...
View Article16350 run time on a 300mw 532
Hey guys, So I've had my hl532-300 for a while now (laserbtb 532nm 300mw), and ive always been disappointed by the runtime i get with it. It runs off of a single 16350, and i usually get about 45...
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Hey guys, new to the forum!
Hello all, I am an electrical engineer joined the forum today. Here are some pix of what I do on a daily basin I design and manufacture circuit boards for work, and do a little machining as well as...
View ArticleSearching for 150mW-200mW handheld 532nm green laser
Hello guys! I own a 5mW 532nm green laser now for about 6years & it's about time for an upgrade! I came across this forum & looks like you guys could help me out. I've been searching for days...
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593 Rigel Module extraction
Hi guys I'm pretty sure no one has seen the insides of a Rigel pen so I decided to operate, the purpose is to build a custom Pen, CNI has definitely built these pens tough, not only is there glue...
View ArticleNewbie: Learn before I can burn
Hey guys, I'm really interested in learning about optics and laser physics and I want to know some good textbooks and online guides into the subjects. At some point I want to build a laser, but I need...
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