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Maxwell - Laser Synth & Abstract Generator
Hi LPF... I would like to introduce you to my new application that has just been released for both OS X and Windows It is called Maxwell, and it is a laser software synth / abstract generator. It...
View ArticleLens surface accuracy question; 1/2, 1/4 or 1/10 wavelength?
There is a China manufacturer for large diameter PCX lenses which they specify for magnification use, with an accuracy of 1/2 lambda. Can someone tell me if we are limited to 1/4 accuracy (or greater)...
View ArticleHello!
New member here, from Pennsylvania. I've been interested in lasers for a long while now (always found them cool when I was really young, etc.) but have only had the usual cheap toy lasers, <5mw and...
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Emu in the Sky - Milkyway Rising.
Trying out my new camera last night with a few test shots and was happy how they turned out. This was just before moon rise so there was a bit of a light gradient in the sky. We call this section of...
View ArticleFuture of the laser hobby?
Wavelengths: What do you guys think in regard to future wavelengths the hobbyist market will have access to? It seems like we've acquired a good chunk of wavelengths(at least from what we have in the...
View ArticleGot hit in my eye by a
Hello everybody, I'm usually not the leacher type who goes onto random forums and asks questions without contributing anything but I didn't find a answer on google and I'm a little worried about this....
View ArticleWhat's with the recent surge of spam posts?
Hey guys and gals! I've noticed alot of random spam posts and threads hitting the forums recently. The reason I wanted to post a thread was because I accidentally clicked a picture with a broken link...
View ArticleIrresponsible people!
I normally don't like to make a big deal out of something unless its really worth talking about. I was on youtube last night watching some prank videos from Romanatwood prank channel, iv watched most...
View ArticleI'm over thinking this help!!
I have a class 3 b laser diode from a Hatachi-LG Multi DVD Rewriter this one has 4 pins the drive is 2011. Laser IEC60825-1 how do I hook up to the pins for this for laser burning project? Any help...
View ArticleLPC-826 twin
Hey guys ! Actually i am trying to make a cheap laser ( capable of burning some small stuff ) . So i am planning to use LPC-826 twin : Wavelength: 660nm Output Power CW: 200mW ave. 400mW max. Output...
View ArticleTechood has a sweet 520nm handheld
Hi everybody, Techood has a great looking handheld laser using the ndg7475 520nm diode for $330. They must have just recently posted it because this is the first time I've seen it. Worth a look EBay...
View ArticleThe amazon laser experiment
I was kind of curious what kind of insects would be attracted by night in the amazon jungle with different kinds of lasers @ different kinds of wavelengths ? :wave:
View ArticleDonations
What has happened to donations here? when I first came here donations came close if not meeting the goal. now here it is 5/28 and the goal is at 35% and I did 30% of it. I see people spending hundreds...
View Articleworse than Roman Atwood?
Remember when Roman Atwood let his little kid point a 1 watt laser outside, then burned with it inside? These fools with a 600mw green might be even worse. No beam control, beam almost in face, no...
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Making a 6.6W blaster 465nm
I started a thread about making this device in 445nm section, but probally here is the better place for other blues than 445nm, so I continue here. I do not get how NUBM07e can produce 3W at 2.3A like...
View ArticleCrossbow owners?
Had the little pistol type. Enjoyed it so much, I bought a Barnett Jackal. Just assembled it. Anyone else use a crossbow?
View Article473nm or 589nm diode?
lets just say hypothetically one day in the near future the technology finally has been created at an affordable price. Instead of making this a long question. I am very curious as to what you all...
View ArticleICSD Considers
Follow the link for more info ICSD considers adding laser pointers to weapons list
View Article75W Pulsed laser or 75mw CW?
Hi, I'm new here:wave:. i'm now working on a laser cutting project for myself, and i saw a 905nm 75W laser but soon realize it is only the peak power. As it has a duty cyclical of 0.1%, its avg power...
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