Sanwu Laser question.
When ordering a Sanwu Challenger II Laser it has an optional upgrade unit. What does this upgrade unit do and whats the difference between the 1-5? Thanks!:thanks:
View Article445nm 2000mW laserbtb
I recently purchased my first "real" laser and I regret going this powerful. I've read through a couple stickies and I know what to do and what not to do. I was wondering if the Goggles that come with...
View ArticleI'm looking for input on host designs.
I'll be starting on some host designs in the next few weeks, so I figured I'd ask for some input from the community before starting. Keep in mind this would be a prefabricated host and not a made to...
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NUBM44.......Share your Ideas, concepts, videos, builds and more.
The original 44 thread is quite long so I thought I would start a part 2 or updated 44 thread. Now that we have seen what they are and the output available, as well as the wide divergence, what have we...
View Article445nm for aquarium use
Hello all. First post here. I've done a search both here and on reef forums and most of the info is dated. I'm interested in a 3w 445nm laser for reef aquarium use. Some of the terms I've run across...
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Selling two O-like Lasers: 300mw 405nm and 200mw 650nm
Hey all, I'm selling these two O-like lasers from my collection because I no longer use them. These are in matching hosts and the red is case negative, while the 405nm is case positive. Both lasers are...
View ArticleAbout a laser unboxing details.
Hi. Waiting for a refund from PayPal,(if I am lucky),because of the known case,I had a surprise today.One of the members of this forum,a Greekaustralian guy,( I am Greek),reading my unluckiness,sent me...
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3D Printed Host! 1W 445nm Build
Hello all together, I've got here some diodes laying around and thought it is a shame to let dust settle on them. One of them is a 1W 445nm diode I once got from DTR. This diode was used in this build....
View Articlepowering my 638 nm 700mw laser
hey im kinda new to the whole building lasers i have got the basics down but im still abit fuzzy with the voltage and amps. this is my set up im getting Oclaro 700mW 638 22mm Module W/Driver &...
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2nd build ever made after a red with am osram 1.6w rated
im still new to the forum and started alitle crazy about the whole thing,i have already made a classic red cutom build out of a dvdrw(i already have read all the topics on red diodes 0.0) and next i...
View ArticleRemoving heatsink from driver
What's the best way to remove a driver from a heatsink glued with artic alumina thermal adhesive?
View ArticleDTR is the stuff
I've read threads where someone ordered diodes on fleabay cause they saved a few bucks only to recieve used, dim diodes. Man youre crazy not to order from Jordan at DTR! I sent him a nubm44 for...
View Article470nm
So I was thinking about getting a 470nm but I was wondering... Does anyone know the max power you can SAFELY push one too? What wattage is the highest you can push without being at risk of frying your...
View ArticleCan you help me identify this piece of equipment
Imgur: The most awesome images on the Internet I am writing a report on building a laser and I forgot what this piece was called. My friend told me, but it completely slipped my mind. Thanks guys...
View ArticleRemember this guy?
So, that guy who thought it was good fun to light up a Washington ferry with his high power pointer has been sentenced: Man who shot laser at ferry slapped with $100,000 fine | Ars Technica It wasn't...
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Do 532nm crystals go bad over time?
Lately I've been trying to meter all the notable lasers in my collection. Mostly I've been ok with the findings(some have been a little underspec, some right on spec and some overspec.). However, I...
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Sanwu SILVER SERIES 3W Laser Review w/ 3X BE!
After quite a while, Sanwu and I have finally come to ends with the silver series and I have my full order. ----------Story Begin---------- My experience with Sanwu was, well, long. It was long because...
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Propane torch problem diagnosed with a laser.
I couldn't get a really good photo of this, but these are OK. I guess I need a good digital SLR but given my income and need to constantly scrimp on every bloody thing, good luck with that. I've been...
View ArticleAvatars being cut off
It looks like part of my avatar is being cut off due to the column being too narrow. Is this a bug, or should I resize my avatar? And if I should resize it, what is the suggested maximum size? Thanks!
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Ehgemus/DTR laser 638nm
I've had this laser for a while now. IIRC I got it sometime in late 2014. It's my "everyday carry" laser and you can see that it has some dings and dents. I never got around to photographing it due to...
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