2W Laser question on capability...
Can a 2W blue laser cut/melt through fishing string, like the run in the mill clear plastic fishing string? Has anyone tested this, I would like a factual answer. Thanks!!
View ArticleFuck!!!!
i ordered from scci fi lasers ... FUUUCK!!!! fucking shit fuck wat i do now??????????? :mad:
View ArticleSci-Fi lasers the legend of Eithan
I placed my order in September 2015, Eithan jerked me around for months and now it seems Im SOL. Im so fucking angry right now, against my better judgement I trusted Eithan, mostly because of all the...
View ArticleOh Fiddlesticks!!
i ordered from scci fi lasers ... Damn and blast!!! Whats a bad show! wat i do now??????????? :mad:
View ArticleSci-Fi 501b mod
Not sure if this is the right place to post this but here it is. I wanted to change my 501b host from sci-fi and didn't have funds but I did have a dremel and a few dollars for paint. I ground down the...
View ArticleNew Laser Rebuild 532nm
So i purchased a laser sometime, and today i decided to install a IR and a laser crystal + a driver i forgot whatdiode i used since i have 1064nm and 808nm ! 2W 1064nm/808nm + nd:yvo4 = 532nm the color...
View ArticlePlane finder app
Not sure if it's the right sub but does anyone use this app if they're planning to use their high powered laser outside? Would you rely on it?
View ArticleWhich batteries for my laser?
Hey everyone. Just got a Laserbtb PL 532 300mW today and I dont know which battery I should buy. I tried out my laser with this battery: Nitecore 18650 3.7V 2A 9.6Wh 2600mAh Protected Li-ion...
View ArticleTrustfire S.S. 515nm build
"TRUSTFIRE S.S." Today I present a handsome little "Trustfire" stainless steel light that I came accross a while ago. This light was just begging to be modded into a sweet petite green laser, seeing as...
View ArticleIntroductions are called for
Quick introduction post. I joined the forum over the weekend and followed the majority of the stickies that I read (ie: use the search button!) before posting, but I did manage to not see the one about...
View ArticleHello from Reno
Hello everyone, I'm James. I am a software developer in Reno, Nevada. I'm a member of the local MakerSpace. I've made many projects with arduinos and the like. I have a couple laser projects in mind...
View ArticleRetinal Irradiance for Dummies
Hey all, thank you for taking a second to help me with my question. I'm trying to create a sort of layman's chart that equivocates degrees of retinal irradiance to something that people are familiar...
View ArticleLaserto and Hilasers 460 nm Lasers °○°○° ?
Laserto and Hilasers... Both seem to sell 460nm Blues at 1 mw 5mw 20mw and 50mw. Unfortunately they are "Pen " Style Lasers. I asked Laserto if they will make a CR123 or Li- ion 16340 type Host with...
View ArticleDamnit. Held by customs...
Just got updated on the tracking for a package from fasttech, I ordered 5 laser modules, a couple trit vials, some circuits and heatsinks. Just saw this in the tracking; "Item has been presented to...
View ArticlePractical dream?
I just had this dream last night. I was visiting this unique Aquarium. The entire museum itself was under water. I entered the main lobby which was not under water and they prepared everyone by...
View ArticleServer Maintenance
Hi All, I am doing some routine but necessary server maintenance. Site should be back online in about 30 mins or so. Thanks for your patience. Best Regards, -Avery
View Article450nm 1W 1000mW Blue Laser Module With Holder For DIY Laser Cutter
Hi, came across these two laser modules on banggood. they say they are for etching as part of cad system i see some blue 1000 mw pointers for comparable price, but i wonder if the module would last...
View ArticleMobile Responsive Layout - Ready for Testing
Hi All, The new "DarkShadows-Responsive' layout (mobile responsive) is available for testing. You can select is for use in the very bottom left drop down menu on LPF. The goal is to have a single style...
View ArticleQuick MX-900 tip for the frugal.
I am a big fan of the MX-900, the switches hold up and they are just easy and fairly sturdy. While making some sinks for myself I discovered a simple short cut for the frugal builder. It's better to...
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