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New thread for member flash or gif artwork
We have a determined "newbie" who wants to make artwork to share in the forum in various threads, please put them all here. If you keep joining under different member names and posting this stuff in...
View ArticleG-ball removal testing
I have access to dry inert boxes at work. I was thinking to decan some ball diodes in various gas and see what happens. IÂ’m thinking nitrogenÂ’s d another in argon. Nitrogen is not inert. What diodes do...
View ArticleHello from Western New York!
Hello all! My name is Adam I an an Electrical Engineering Student living in New York! I have always been fond of lasers but have never had the free time/money to pick them up as a hobby...until now...
View ArticleFor forum machinists: a solution to wiggly flow
Metal too gummy to cut? Draw on it with a Sharpie or glue stick, science says Your everyday permanent markers, glue sticks and packing tape may offer a surprisingly low-tech solution to a long-standing...
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Help improving beam collimation/side artifacts
Hi all, I've been working on a 2W 462nm build for a while now, and tonight I was able to fire it properly (outside at full power with a glass 3-element lens) for the first time. However, I'm noticing...
View ArticleHello from Singapore
Hello from Singapore. My profession is in graphic design, computer-based training software design & computer animation. I see & manipulate colors on screen everyday. To me, lasers are the...
View ArticleMorons with Drones.........
Just saw this, this morning. What a cluelees A$$hat endangering lives and putting another nail in the coffin for our RC hobby. https://www.facebook.com/anthonyyout...0055023223165/ Jerry
View ArticleHello from the BIG APPLE🍎
Hello and thanks for providing this wonderful space! I'm Rawco from NYC. Looking to share knowledge about lasers and maybe have a local meetup group going on! I'm a systems computer engineer and I like...
View ArticleDeciding between Sanwu and JetLasers
I'm looking to get a green laser that's smaller than the standard PL-E Pro, so i'm looking at the PL-E Mini in 700mW 532nm or 1W 520nm. However, i'm also looking into Sanwu's stuff for the first time...
View ArticleHello from Thailand
Hello .My name Austin (15 yo )from Thailand . Im interesting in the laser things like the diode itself or the pointer .I came here for finding some knowlegde about the laser and finding for some good...
View ArticleLooking to buy a crappy green pointer 50mw+
So I'm looking for a cheap green pointer with my main concern being a beautiful beam. I couldn't possibly care less about burning but I wouldn't mind being able to pop balloons. Preferably under $20...
View ArticleWhere to find affordable diodes that aren't custom ordered
Hello world! I'm a long time lurker of this site becuase I've never really needed to make an account till now. My problem is I can't find diodes between 500-600 nm and 50-100 mwatts that you don't have...
View ArticleHelp with Wicked artic s3 2W
Whenever I put it on high mode it works a little then shuts off and the 3 leds blink . only way to turn it back on is to power off and back on. The battery says its fully charged. Could iy be a bad...
View ArticleWelcome introductory post
Often I see first time posters not making an introductory post and members will kindly point out to that first time poster to make an introductory post. What I've perhaps missed since I've been a long...
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2-3 Mirrors // 2-3 Beams
*I updated the title after Paul helped me count to 3 :) Trying to keep it simple this post. 2 Mirrors in a bit of a "V" formation, both slightly tilted back. Wavelengths Used: 445nm 650nm 490nm 1 photo...
View ArticleHello from Canada!
I am so glad to find this forum. I unfortunately found this forum after I ordered some $5 laser googles from banggood I reorder better ones from survival laser. I am looking to make a 2.5w laser...
View ArticleUsing a LPM to test laser engraving enclosure
I want to make a 2.5w 445nm blue laser engraving enclosure, in addition to wearing googles. The laser enclosures are expensive and small. What If I buy 4mm thick orange acrylic, and test it with a LPM?...
View ArticleHello from India
Hello LPF forum members, my name is Pratap and I'm from India.I'm a long time reader of LPF but whenever I had a question about laser related stuff I just googled my question along with laser pointer...
View ArticleHello from California
Hi my names Mark and I like playing with high voltages and now I wanna become familiar with lasers!
View ArticleCan You See A Laser Pointer From The Space Station?
To catch up the 574 nm yellow laser took a tangent here. https://laserpointerforums.com/f40/5...ml#post1539994 I've rephrase the question. Assuming naked eye 20/20 vision clear air with minimal...
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