Using optics inside a dvd rw drive laser sled
I have decided that I will be using dvd rw drives to build my laser engraver in order to save space and reduce overall cost. Rather than extracting the red diode and putting it into an aixiz module,...
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Hey guys, I tried searching but no luck. Can I use my 190-540, 800-2000nm goggles OD 4 for eclipse viewing? Partial eclipse where I am? I'm guessing not, I ordered some cheap NASA certified ones.
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Watertight Rifle sight laser build 405nm
I decided to build another laser. This time one that could be used on a rifle. It was hard. This laser has 2 removable circuit boards, a swappable diode and lens assembly, it runs on a 10280 battery...
View ArticleToothbrushes - what do you use?
As the battery in my existing oral b sonic brush died recently, i've purchased a new one that seems quite a bit different but seems to work quite well. What do you guys use?
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Sharp 505nm
I have been getting slack in my old age. Using Standard S4 Hosts and installing a DTR Module with driver already included. Sharp 505nm. DTR 12mm Copper with Boost Driver. 2 Element Green lens. S4 Host...
View ArticleSOLD!: 50mW(102.3mW) 589nm SPARTAN $450
Hey guys I've run into some difficulty and I need to sell my Spartan. Its got between 1-2 hours of use on it maybe, and I've metered it at a peak of 102.3mW. It is also a MULTILINE, with suspected...
View ArticleQuestion regarding driver and wiring config for my application
Hi guys, I've been reading several threads on here regarding wiring and driving multiple lasers and wanted to see if anyone could help guide me on my specific application. I have been tasked with...
View ArticleHello from a relatively new member
Hi All My name is Mads Barnkob, 35yo and from Denmark. I have been involved in amateur high voltage and general electronics for about 10 years now. Besides having owned a few handheld lasers as a kid,...
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Beams Shots - Jnrpop
Hi guys, Thought I'd start a thread with some Beam Shots I've taken using some different diodes, wavelengths! :D I'll start with some from a Post i made in another thread - it got buried pretty quick...
View ArticleYed another newby
Hello, My name is Ron from the Netherlands. After having some lower powered lasers I decided to go for something that could scare away birds during fishing, so went for the 5 watt spiker from sanwu...
View ArticleHello
Hello, I am new one here. I am from Croatia, I have lot of hobbies few of them is amaterur radio, electronics, photography, and of course lasers. I recently came to my first Helium Neon Laser after 5...
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My Tiny Green Giant (505nm) Copper Build with Beam Shot
Thought I'd document the 'follow-on' build of the first of my varnished copper 510 hosts. This one's got the new 35mW Sharp 505nm module from DTR. First all the parts ready to assemble. The set screw...
View ArticleHi From Spain
Hi everyone! My name is Tomas and I live in Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. I am 47 years old and I am with 3D printing and looking forward to building my first laser cnc Good to meet you all and I look...
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Beam Shots - Jnrpop
Hi guys, Thought I'd start a thread with some Beam Shots I've taken using some different diodes, wavelengths! :D I'll start with some from a Post i made in another thread - it got buried pretty quick...
View ArticleJust another pic thread
i took some neat pictures of my 445 and 532 and i figured i needed a place to post them. im gonna leave an imgur album because if i posted them here yall would complain about image size ;) enjoy!...
View ArticlePower Supply Recommendations
Hi everyone. I'm looking into purchasing a DC power supply. Can anyone make any recommendations regarding what I should look for in a power supply? What are some useful features? How clean should the...
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Sit Down Before Looking At These Images !
Especially if you take them to full screen on a big screen TV ! Look at the center for best effect !
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My first Helium Neon LASER!
Finally, after 5 years of searching in my country I found my first Helium Neon LASER! LASER head model Melles Griot 05-LHP-401, and high voltage power supply is Power Technology Inc. model N017-1111...
View ArticleA new way to make green lasers, super-advanced polariton lasers !
Or you can say Jellyfish Lasers !
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