Want to build first laser.
Okay I have read quite a few threads on building your own laser but I still have questions. Mainly just how to piece parts together. Can I buy this host and just shove this diode/module/driver assy in...
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Hey guys, I'm just your typical poor college student. I've been away from the seen for awhile and it seems like a lot has changed (a lot of the good old sites are dead now). Due to a recent promotion...
View ArticleMail Fraud Definition
There's been a bit of talk here lately about a certain company. Also the term 'mail fraud' has been tossed into the arena. Here's a link to the definition of Mail Fraud and the limitation imposed by...
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Nitecore D4 Digicharger Review
I recently decided to get a good 4 channel charger that could replace my old 4 channel NiMH charger and my cheap 1 channel Lithium charger. Both of which were old, cheap, and feature-lacking. I was...
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Got my 589 Spartan! Over-spec woohoo! :)
Just got my 589 literally minutes after getting my 650 PL-E Pro back Did a quick run on my LPM and got it to run around ~49mW, which isn't bad considering I payed for a 30mW unit! I almost forgot how...
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Hyperion LPM Platform
I will update this thread later. Need to watch anime on weekend!:D Hi folks, pardon my english. :D Proudly present to you all: Hyperion Laser Power Meter platform. :angel: *This is NOT a sale thread*...
View ArticleThe thread of all sci-fi drama threads
I don't know how useful it is but maybe if anyone is filing a claim or something against Sci-Fi here is some very useful proof of thejoker301 (AKA Eitan) scamming. THE THREADS:...
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Sweet deal on Aspire CF Mod!
I had originally seen this item after RedCowboy posted pictures and a link to it on DHgate, I liked it and intended on purchasing it after reading 23.61 USD per unit. But then I saw it had to be...
View ArticleIRS Scammers
Please join in me calling this number and wasting their time and just saying random things to these idiots. They think they can screw over the American People and Scam our feeble-minded. 316-200-5518...
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Got my 561nm module
Just tested this thing out. All I can say is the camera REALLY gets the color wrong. To my eyes the spot looks like yellow with a hint of green. The camera just shows it as green for some reason. Now...
View ArticleReckless marketing of 1W+ lasers on facebook
Excuse my language but im getting pretty pissed at all the reckless marketing of high power lasers on facebook. They are selling these to the general ignorant population and not even explaining their...
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Never get the driver with external mosfet working. Possible Reason?
So I start building my own diver and play with different chip. Some of them are work but I never get the driver with external mosfet working. Most of them are using N-mos I have tried AO3400 and...
View ArticleHello! (New project on the horizon!)
Hello Everyone! I just discovered this forum a week ago. What I find here is really awesome in all respects. In design, invention, inspiration and professional quality. And most importantly, you seem...
View ArticleLaser powered tiny space probes
Anyone else see this story on CBS This Morning? Sounds like Mark Z is going to back it up. Laser Arrays Could Power a Space Probe to 25% the Speed of Light ? NOVA Next | PBS Theres lots of other stuff...
View ArticlePWM LD Controller Design
This is a help request, not a finished design. I'm looking for a 405 nm @ 2-5 W, PWM LD driver. Since I'm totally new to the LPF community, I've been looking at loads of various designs both...
View ArticleNew Full Duplex Radio Chip Transmits and Receives Signals at Once
This is the first time I hear about something like this. Very interesting. "New Full Duplex Radio Chip Transmits and Receives Wireless Signals at Once" New Full Duplex Radio Chip Transmits and Receives...
View ArticleMech Mods and DTR laser can
I been seeing people using DTR's laser adapter for mech mods and I see lots of them on embay and wondered what you all think of the ones that i am going to post would look like with one of those cans....
View ArticleDirect Diode Lasers in Various Colors in 2 different Power Levels
I wonder if there is interest in getting Lasers in various Colors in the fairly inexpensive Wavelengths ? Nichia makes a lot of Blues and of course we have Osram 515nm and there is a Japanese 635nm...
View ArticleAdvertisement Complaints
Hi LPF Members, I realize there have been adverse comments regarding an advertiser on Laser Pointer Forums. I have received various messages asking why Laser Pointer Forums "supports" this company. To...
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