473nm aurora pointers for $80???
So i stumbled upon this gem earlier and i wanted to post it here because I've never started a group buy and I'm not even sure how legit this is. But apparently it's a 5mW 473mW for $80 but you have to...
View ArticleHas anyone ever buit a TNG Phaser build?
I know the ones on the NCC-1701-D are all yellow but some use different colors like one looked like a 405nm. I think it would be neat to try and knife edge one with 200mw of red 635nm and like 80mw of...
View ArticleMy violet 405nm 1000mA , diode JDSU405
this is violet 1w set at 1A, it can be up to 1.5A, diode 5.6mm Thanks for watching
View Articleblue laser, or red?
My grandparents are kinda uncomfortable with me owning a 1w blue laser, but i could save up for one. but if they decide i cant get the blue one, would it be a good idea to get this red one? LZCB -...
View Articlealiexpress "10000mw Laser Pointer 405nm"
https://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/...78169196520337 For the price I couldn't resist the host. With it I get a "free" mystery 405 diode and driver. Anyone have a guess as to what the diode and driver...
View Articlewifi antenna ranging/aiming
I've spent a few hours now looking for the best laser to help aim my personal wifi antennas (flat) at each other. The distance is about .5 miles. I found a green laser at dragonlaser, but thought I'd...
View Article510nm vs 520nm vs 532nm
Hey I been looking for a while to find some good comparison pictures of 510-532nm but I haven't been able to. So anyone got some good pictures of the difference?
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My first build
Sorry guys, I did my first build today and tried to post a whole bunch of pictures but did something wrong so I edited post. My son's coming over today and I'll ask him how to post pictures again ( he...
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Storage Advice
Newby here again! Just wondering can I store the drivers like this or will I have to be a bit more careful? Individually wrapped or like the picture, also same question for diode storage also. Don't...
View ArticleMy laser engraver build
LASER - A140 Lense - 405-G-2 Glass Lens for Aixiz Laser video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx8QeGItaiY) Laser driver http://laserpointerforums.com/f67/0-...ml#post1434357 url is here...
View ArticleFOR SALE: HeCd (Helium Cadmium) 442nm and other gas lasers
FOR SALE: Offers invited on a HeCd (Helium Cadmium) 442nm Gas Laser in excellent working and cosmetic condition. Has had very little use, about 29 hours. I also have other argon lasers for sale and I'm...
View ArticleWould it be possible to use this spectrometer out of the box?
Hello folks. I recently discovered an ocean optics spectrometer on eBay, and I was wondering what kind of modifications it would take to use it with a Mac/Windows computer. Here's the link: Ocean...
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FS: Custom machined laser host(s)
Custom Laser Host I believe I've got enough experience with making these hosts that I can start selling them publicly. But let me start off by saying this, the face value of creating this thread is to...
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Post your Chinese company quotes!
Hello folks! Inspired by the unforgettable quote in my signature, I decided to make this thread. I'll start it off with this: A few years back I bought a "1W" RGB unit from a shady eBay seller. After...
View ArticleUsing a dimmer, to dim the beam of a 520nm laser module
Hi, I am about to buy this 10mw, 520nm laser module 10mW Green (520nm) Locking Focus Direct Diode Laser Module Dot, Line and Cross (16mm, 3-5V) - OdicForce I was thinking to buy a dimmer like this...
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Harbor Freight bug zapper
Anyone ever mess with one of those hand held bug zappers from Harbor Freight as in mod one or take it apart and make it stronger or anything? Got another one free yesterday and I keep thinking about at...
View ArticleAssault Phaser Host with Swapable Diode Cartridges
I'm planning a TOS Phaser for my first real build. My dad is in his 60s and is a HUGE Trek fan. He has always wanted a "real" Phaser so I want to give him one made from a Wand. However, I want my own,...
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My collection so far
My new (used) pelican case I got from work. I replaced the foam since it was shaped for GPS equipment. My iKea work station usually a mess. Before I picked up the case. I added the gallium for some...
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Custom wavelength adjustable 462-470nm 2.3w NDB7675 build 2.7a blackbuck M8
So my version of what a perfect laser should look like, who said you need threads on a laser, this turned out just as I imagined, from a solid bar of alloy all machined on my lathe to precise press fit...
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