5.6mm diode extractor from Jeff.
Hi Folks a customer brought to my attention and said the 5.6mm diode extractors from Flamingpyro (Jeff) won't fit the new 490 diodes. So I gave it a try mind you I never had to use this tool since I...
View ArticleFuture of lasers
I have been thinking about the future of lasers. What new lasers do you think will be coming out in the next 10 20 years? I am hoping it won't be diode only I am hoping that gas lasers and DPSS lasers...
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Goofin around with the mirrors
Ditched the cardboard, went with individual 'mini-vices' to try to 'fine-tune' the angles a bit. 2018-04-24_12-14-45 by Lewie Wilkinson, on Flickr 2018-04-24_12-15-26 by Lewie Wilkinson, on Flickr...
View ArticleJust had to!
Well, I’ve been behaving myself and haven't spent any money on laser(s) in quite a bit. (Because Sanwu won’t release their RGB) . Yep, I’m blaming it on Sanwu! :crackup: So I had some money burning a...
View ArticleNew Video Sanwu 90mW 520nm vs. 530nm
Sanwu has released a new video comparing 90mW 525nm and 532nm lasers. They may be Guardians? Take Care :D -cd
View ArticleHello from CA!
Hello, new guy here. Looking for a community to gain some knowledge on lasers.
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some 488, 495, 505nm pics 4/27/18
Here are a bunch of pics using mainly a 495nm, 505, and 488nm. I tried photographing them at first as a comparison and the accuracy in the colors is pretty accurate. I used the 488 with a fan...
View ArticleLooking for advice on safe laser for jobsite
I've come to the conclusion I need to get a laser pointer for work. Pointing up above 20 - 30 feet makes it hard to show a coworker what exactly I'm pointing at. While looking around on this forum at...
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How I made my Avatar
A few pics of the setup I used to create my current Avatar. Lasers were set up on my workbench, pointed at some 1st surface mirrors mounted to the wall. Reflected down to 2 polyhedrons comprised of 1st...
View ArticleMight be a stupid question but,,,
As the subject states It might be a stupid question,but,,, I saw a 780nm 5mw laser pointer for sale. Why would you want a 780nm pointer? can't see it no power to burn things. what's the point. Can...
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New pen laser 450nm and beamshot at night
this heatsink was been made by Tomsk: and these are inside it , i was used boost driver 230mA with diode PLTB450 : [IMG]]https://farm1.staticflickr.com/907/41718601952_6f106e464f_z.jpg[/IMG] beam shot
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My new Copper Host made by Tomsk
Many people asked me about my host laser: Today i will tell with you about person who make all hosts laser in VietNam. He is a old member on lpf about 9 years ago with nick name Tomsk This is link of...
View ArticleLaser vs light bulb ?
Hello everyone, I was wondering if you could break a light bulb of different kinds (incandescence, led or high pressure sodium) with a powerful enough laser ? Like a 5w laser might kill a regular led...
View ArticleB&W tek 473 500mw laser
I am getting a B&W Tek 473 laser. Have any of you heard of them? It looks like a nice laser but,,,, you know looks can be deceiving. Any thoughts Thank you all again Tom.
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Finally making a little progress...
Finally making a little progress on the TEC cooled '07 I've been wanting to put together. The host will be an old bar code scanner gun. @ 12volts in, with the TEC wired in series with the driver input,...
View ArticleGreetings from WA State
Hello: I'm new on the forum and am eager to learn. A coworker told me about one of the newer laser pointers he had purchased, and that led me to buy one of the DX SD Laser 303s (green). It is...
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New build laser NUBM05 boost 2.5A
this is heatsink, it have two part, i like it solder wire in diode: connect all part complete: this is clip: thanks
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New age Spectrometer
Just wow :D I knew the time would come. After searching around for options on USB spectrometers, i came across a company in Germany who are now making spectrometer units, adapted to fit the Raspberry...
View ArticleRB;s Absence
Hi Everyone, I recently spoke to RB and he wants to apologize for not being on LPF for a while. He asked me to notify the crew that he is very busy taking care of his Mother who is ill in the hospital....
View ArticleAbout lightsaber attachment
Hey guys, Im new to the forum and I hope someone can help me about safety. Couldnt find the answer searching the forum... My spiker series 520nm 1W from Sanwu laser is on the way and I have an...
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