A bit shocked
Iv'e have been talking and showing pic's of my lasers to a friend in CA for a while now. He likes his gadgets and gizmo's is a blue collar guy a likes to work with his hands. He always showed some...
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Blue-Blue dichro from LIVE lasersystems for combining 445 and 462nm
Thank you Diachi for puting my attention to this amaising new dichro mirror. The thread about it is in Photonlexicon forum, Group Buys section. The price is not low (EUR95+ taxes/shipping), but I do...
View ArticleLaser diode sidedly isn't working there seems o be something in the diode...
So my new laser was working fine at first, it is a 1W blue laser, but as I was using it all of a sudden it got dim and had this weird circle around the dot. I took out the diode and there seems to be a...
View ArticleFog?
so i was thinking that since im gonna be doing this laser thing for sure, i may as well get a way to make fog. so i check online for fog machines and get faced by my only limitation so far: money. so...
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Need help with potential white light Ar/Kr
Hey guys, Need some help with this laser! Hoping someone has the pinout for the controller, as I have no idea how to fire this up. The tube IS gas intact, and has the correct color glow for an Ar/Kr....
View ArticleHello from Maryland USA
Hello folks, I am new to this laser pointer forum. I have some hobbies with RC controls (quadcopters), programming, photography, garden, and now laser. Also, I am now interested in DIY projects. Since...
View Articlehome sweet home
Hey guys! its been far to long. gonna do some catching up on the fourms and get building again soon! just wanted to drop a hello and I'm back home for a few months till the next "long haul":gun:...
View ArticleHello from Michigan
Hello, name is John. I live in Michigan, USA. east side. about 30miles north of Detroit. I just joined the forums last week. I have always had a fondness for anything lasers, and have owned a few laser...
View ArticleWhich glasses for 650nm 200mw?
Hello, i have on order a 650nm 200mw pocket laser from Sanwu. I was wondering what glasses to get. i wear prescription glasses so the larger goggle type would be ideal. I looked on eagles website but...
View ArticleWTB/WTT Micro Boost / Micro Flex drive or like
Looking for a micro boost preferably to run a stronger diode but would be interested in a groove or flex type as well. I have plenty to trade or I will be glad to buy! If you just want a diode or a...
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Unknown Laserdiode with Code
Hi, i have bought this 500mW-LD (haha) from ebay half year ago. ebay has closed this offer (dont ask me why :can:) at 200mA i get ~180mW with a G-2 lens. It is a 3,8mm LD. It this Diode known ? How...
View ArticlePoor boy Diode/Driver Testing Lab
I tried a few searches but haven't found a thread on this. Thanks to the introduction of the Hyperion LPM I'm wanting to put together a budget/hobby diode testing lab. Obviously measuring output is...
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I payed $214 to DL and got this? Holy F***!
Um...... This is supposed to be a 200mW rated unit mind you :o Holy shit.... -Alex
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The saber saga... episode 1, the machining menace
Hello folks! I recently purchased a Reborn lightsaber host from Saberforge and a NUBM44 diode module from DTR, intending to smash one of them using the other. :shhh: What, you thought I wanted to build...
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C-cell maglite notice
I thought 26650 cells would fit a C-cell Maglite, but they are much too tight, it will need to be sanded with a long dowel wrapped in sandpaper, and my own springboard and switch setup, so I am going...
View ArticleBuild laser plotter to cure UV paint and photosensitive film for PCB?
While waiting for my 3D printer I'm thinking I'll do some research into making a laser plotter to cure UV paint to form solder mask and silk screen layers on PCBs and maybe also expose a photosensitive...
View ArticleMystery crystal growth. More efficient DPSS process using KDP.
Hi everyone, I have come across an article by NIST. It has sparked interest in me as it could allow more efficient and higher power yielding for 532nm DPSS's. As well as the possibility of allowing...
View ArticleLaser made from human blood.
Just sharing this cool article. I always wondered if this was possible due to the lovely red glow you get when you shine a light through your hand. Now it could be used in the fight against tumours. It...
View ArticleLaser pointer pro 10W lasers!
Have you ever seen so much bull$+it in your whole life????? A 3000mw 532 for 190! And 10W lasers for 200???? Go and ask my boll*£is Gave me a good laugh all the same 😂 Laser Pointers - Green, Red,...
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