Paper ignition?
I am aware that around 500mw is required to ignite paper, HOWEVER my 1W does not seem to do that, it will ember alot and smoke too, but I have not once been able to ignite it, same goes for leaves. So...
View ArticleThe Golden Company: LPF's 589nm and 594nm compendium
(hoping for a sticky!) In this post, it is my goal to build a comprehensive list of members with 589 and 594 nm lasers, with links to reviews where available. Comment or message me to be added to the...
View ArticleLaser in Europe!
Hi everyone! Is there's anyone in here selling lasers in Europe? Looking forward to hearing from someone! Thanks!
View ArticleThe Nootropics Thread
Nootropic is a term for a supplement that is ingested primarily for its effects on the brain. Those include supplements made to increase cognition, focus, alertness, or overall well being. The basics:...
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OPNEXT HL63603TG 120mw build
Gday LPF This host was originally going to be another BDR 206 build but I lost the diode And decided to use the Opnext diode I had sitting around for a while. I had a old linear driver that was set to...
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NUBM08E the new 9-10 watter
We just saw the nubm06 hit nearly 8 watts at only 4.5a and it was rated as a 32w block. Now comes the 36w rated 08e. NUBM08E I will kick in for 2 of these and maybe ABarette can source us a further...
View ArticleSci-fi lasers - a warning
I've never posted in this forum, but after lurking for a while, and on the recommendations of your users, I decided to buy a laser from sci-fi lasers. What has since followed in my interactions with...
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Golden Sun 2Watt 450nm focusable laser from O-Like.
I've had this laser for about a month and today I finally decided to write up a little review. I had to wait for my eagle pair safety goggles to arrive before doing any burning with this laser. I...
View ArticleEforce laser discount 25% of their PGL series..
hi ya guys -the Eforce guys are offering 25% discount on their PGL-H modules!!!! -i'll attach an email latter when i get home..... *stay tune* -great for GB opportunity!!!
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Trendkilla254's First Pen Build
I was browsing ebay a while back and found a really cheap LED Pen. I thought it looked cool and for the price I decided to grab it. Turns out it was perfect without the module back piece. The white...
View ArticleFirst laser build
I don't know much about electronics or lasers, but I would like to know if I can build a laser with these four items: 100mw blue laser diode with driver -...
View ArticleSci-fi DIY 501-b
I ordered a DIY 501-b 2w 445 on Jan31 after browsing the forums and seeing post about reduced turn around times. During the period of wait I was able to purchase and assemble 3 units that were sourced...
View ArticleThe Golden Company: LPF's Compendium of the Rare Yellows, from Chartreuse to...
In this post, it was my original goal to build a comprehensive list of members with 589 and 594 nm lasers, with links to reviews where available. However, members objected to the lack of other yellow...
View ArticleResolved
I've never posted in this forum, but after lurking for a while, and on the recommendations of your users, I decided to buy a laser from sci-fi lasers. What has since followed in my interactions with...
View ArticleA multi color laser
Quite a nice build I think. Fully adjustable multi colour laser. Produces shades of peach, teal, pink, and most importantly white! The revised version includes a very fine control over the three...
View ArticleHelp - Tenergy 10440 Li-ion 3.7v 330ma - EE when charging?
I just bought a AAA Tenergy 10440 sized (Similar to a AAA) 3.7v 330mah Li-Ion from Batteries Plus. When I put it in my pen I built I got no output. This could have been a build error. When I went to...
View ArticleShould I be worried?
So while wating for my eagle pair laser glasses I got today a blue laser that I ordered and I don't real know its power 1w or 5w sticker says 5w so I aimed the laser on the floor while putting the...
View Article655nm red?
Just wondering if 655nm is actually something rare or special. 650nm red laser pointer Can't figure out why the 655 is worth like 12X the 650 nm:confused:
View Articlefree batteries
Just stopped by Batteries Plus Bulbs. They verified the 10440 i bought this morning was no good. I happen to notice a bucket of dead laptop batteries. They let me take as many as I wanted. I am now the...
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