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Uranus smells like farts, scientists confirm
Quote: Uranus smells like farts, scientists confirm Study identifies hydrogen sulphide on the icy planet's atmosphere, suggesting it was formed far from the sun CBC Radio · April 25 Uranus smells like...
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Laser Driver TTL confusion.
Hi. May be it's my age but I'm a bit confused with a laser diode driver I just bought. This is the one: In the image on the left it shows "TTL -" on the bottom right pad of the board next to the Laser...
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PLTB450B puts out only a flash
Hello! I recently disassembled my PLTB450B laser to use it on a CNC project of my course, I already got the machine up and running, but I stuggled with the laser part. I bought this driver to use with...
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Flashlight Mods / Review of 4 Options
I recently put together a few pointers, thought I would share with the group, along with cost/pros/cons of each. PLEASE NOTE: I am NOT a machinist. I consider myself resourceful, and handy enough to...
View ArticleHello There!
Hi from Estonia! I'm a student, enthusiastic towards lasers and new to LPF. I'd love to see myself building lasers in the future.
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Sharp 490nm Build
It has been a while since I received a new diode to add to my collection. The Sharp GH04850B2G 490nm Wow, What an absolutely superb color from this diode. I love it. It's a DTR 12mm Copper module with...
View ArticleSanwu's Pockets: Laserpainting
Hi my Friends, it is long time, I've purchased some lasers and since I've heard here Sanwu is not releasing their RGB (any news and/or information confirmation?), I'll go with original idea for Instant...
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FS: 75$ Sharp laser 490-493nm ~160mW
i want to sell this 490-493nm : 75$ - my G2 include - Not include batteries (2 x 16340) - Ship 14 usd around the world about 30 days arrived
View ArticleLaser as raccoon deterrent?
I have some raccoon issues, and was wondering what people thought of using a laser as a raccoon deterrent? I was imagining something that was hot enough to make them uncomfortable but won't kill or...
View ArticleND YAG Kill Joy
Okay I don't know where else to put this topic in so I put it in General. Please Admin if you need to move please do,,,, Okay I had a US laser many years ago that I traded for a city bus. It was an...
View ArticleStop Suffering -->LPM parts
Want something a little more professional then a home made absorber?: https://www.thorlabs.com/newgrouppag...group_id=11777 This post brought to you by a laser professional who cringes at some of the...
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490nm "Turbine" Build
My Sharp 490nm modules arrived to day and I was eager to see this new diode color.. This build was supposed to be my first 22mm MechMod build, but I had to realise that DTR 22mm heatsink didn't come...
View ArticlePLD-40 Fiber coupled laser diode, for CNC cutting/engraving
Hi, I have recently gained an interest in converting one of my old CNC machines into a laser cutter/engraver. I came across the PLD-40 fiber coupled laser on ebay for a price within my range, and the...
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Feeler: Universal Laser Labels
Hi everyone. I have been testing out some products to make custom laser warning labels and found a source that I think provides a good balance of quality and low cost. These labels are 1" x 1" printed...
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Chaos Emerald Keychain
Today, I completed a long awaited keychain laser. The host is a cheap LED flashlight which used 4 LR44 button cells. The anodized color and size told me I had to build a tiny laser with it:D....
View ArticleThe worst example of poor laser safety Ive ever seen!
This is how laser pointers are going to get banned if people keep doing this... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxjMWQn2ZK0&t=4m8s
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Feeler: Universal Laser Labels *Photos Added*
Hi everyone. I have been testing out some products to make custom laser warning labels and found a source that I think provides a good balance of quality and low cost. These labels are 1" x 1" with...
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my sharp GH04850B2G (the chameleon light)
finally got some time to make a complete thread about the newest diode on our laser world sharp GH04850B2G the chameleon light as i named it because i can't tell what color really is as its always...
View ArticleNewbie advice
Hi guys, I'm pretty new to lasers. I'm interested in purchasing a 'safe' laser just to have a bit of fun. Not looking for a burning laser. Just something that will make a visible dot at a couple...
View ArticleScientists want to turn your eyes into lasers
I just thought I'd share this: https://www.cnet.com/news/scientists...s-into-lasers/ We spend so much time preventing lasers getting into our eyes, and now we want to mount lasers on them. :tinfoil:...
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