its been over 3 weeks
well I believe it has been just over a few weeks since I put an absolutely insane and not possible laser in my Signature wondering who was gonna be the first person to notice and when they were going...
View ArticleWere to buy our favourite silicone wire
So just wondering were everybody is buying there wire now that budgetbeams is gone and Jeff-Flaminpyro is unreachable most of the time, Ive bought from so many sellers on eBay and just cant find the...
View ArticleHello
Well Im pretty well known on the other forum. Ive been a member here since 2012 and well Ive not really been active over here. I decided to come by and see the place and find I really like what I...
View ArticlePWM diode "whines" when not at 100%. Will this shorten life?
Hi -- I'm building a labby using a BlackBuck 8 driver and the new NUBM47 diodes from DTR. I want to control the power output and I'm experimenting with both an analog control voltage on the BlackBuck...
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More Sanwu Pocket 488nm and 505nm pics
I thought I would throw a few more pics in here :) Its a C6 520nm vs 505nm Pocket and a 450nm vs 488nm Cyan. I used the gold laser I got from Laserpointerstore because its the lowest power 450nm I...
View ArticleNEEDED: Custom Brass Lens Holder
Hi, everyone, especially machinists offering their services. I am in need of a brass M9x0.5 lens holder designed for a lens with a diameter of 4mm. The design is simple since I will use adhesive to set...
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Hello. I navigated to this site during my research into repairing a laser engraver. As you might have guessed, one issue i'm having is with the laser itself. Lasers are a topic I know little about but...
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574nm 36 mW Yellow Laser
I bought this laser from Shenzhen OPTlaser Technologies for $30.00 which included the driver. This laser is a pure lemon yellow color, but because of the way the RGB pixels in the cameras make yellow...
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A quick dual review - Lifetime Hosts!
Need to share a couple builds I've done - one was tonight and one was a couple weeks ago...not a full step-by-step this time, but want ya'll to see the pretty things Rich has made! The 1st host was a...
View ArticleOphir 20C LPM with J.Bauer chipset and datalogging.
Hello guys, I am selling my beloved laserpowermeter. It comes with all the goodies you need to start measuring your lasers (either as a hobbyist or professional). I have used this meter in the past to...
View ArticleHello LPF! I'm back!
Hey LPF! I joined back in 2010 when I was in college. Tried to build a burning laser on a budget with some buddies with some success (after ruining a couple of diodes). Jayrob gave us some much needed...
View Articlewant to build my first laser, need help choosing module
hello im new to this diy laser stuff, even though Ive read a lot and watched many diy laser videos, Im still confused mostly about lens and modules. for example I want to buy this diode Sld3232vf...
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Finally....!
Some of you know Ive had the worst of luck trying to build a Red WL pen. Ive killed a few open can diodes and even a couple drivers, regrettably. But, tonight it came together successfully :) This is...
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488nm WL Nano Build
Hi again, got my last build of these new diodes done (for now at least). Around a year ago, I was looking for a WL nano host for cheap to put a 488nm diode into. This was long before the sharp 488's...
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Optically corrected pen: MM 638 V1
I've been planning this project for a long time but finally had some time to get around to setting it up today. The idea: Make a tiny, optical correction assembly to improve the beam quality from high...
View Article1 battery or 2 batteries configuration for laser?
Hi i wanted to ask what is the best and what advantages/disadvantages is for a laser with the option for having: 2 x 18350 batteries or 1 x 18650 battery will the 2x18350 batteries will give me more...
View ArticleUploading photos.
Though I've done a search it bore no fruit. Which prefered apps do you like that allows resizing to post them on this site? Thanks.
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Laser Lab and Hotel with Optics Manufacturing, and way more
This place has a Laser Lab, machine shop, electronics lab... public memberships (affordable $29) Needs your support. National Makerspace http://nationalmakerspace.com It is a national public community...
View ArticleHey dear community
Hey there :) My name is jack painz in real life and i am 20 years old :). I am not a laserpointer fan, but i like laserpointers if it makes sense. I dont use them daily. I use them rarely but if i use...
View ArticleHappy memorial day lpf !!!!
Hi LPF, :wave::friend: Happy Memorial Day everyone hope all of us have a great day .. :beer: Rich:)
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