Hello from Sydney Australia - Laser Pointer Forums

vk2fro · 12-04-2009, 01:33 AM

Gday

My names Ben, and I just joined the forums recently.

My first post was when I was looking for a gas laser, in the gas laser section. I've only gone one laser so far - a 150mw labbie (pointers are illegal here now and I didnt want to risk it).

The labbie is heavily modified to run of an RC car battery (5V regulator, meridith instruments driver for the pump, and other circuitry to run the TEC). Its still a labby, but goes for ages on the battery, and saves me the bother of finding an outlet to plug it in. It also means I can take it to friends places and show them. The 7,2volt battery velcros to the side and plugs into the back. When I do want to use mains power, an AC adapter is employed. Its a very versatile little laser.

I first got into laser way back when I was a 13 year old when I discovered the local company Oatley Electronics. They had lasers ranging from red diodes and HeNe's to today where they have red diodes and green ones (no more gassers).

Around my 16th birthday I was wondering what laser to get next and had a look on their site and found an NEC Argon. After asking mum, I handed her the funds and she handed me the credit card so I could order it over the phone. Days passed, that seemed like weeks, and I had an argon with no power supply. A few hundred dollars later and I'd built up Sams SG-IL1 and had an awesome laser that I took to melbourne with me when I moved, and did light shows with. I also operated it in launceston before the move.

My hobbies apart from playing with photon shooters are ham radio, electronics, computers, RC models (cars and choppers), photography and jet engines.

In my history I have owned lasers ranging from hene's with home built supplies, same with "brick" supplies, many a diode, and an argon.

I came here because I want to get back into the hobby, and have received a warm welcome. Next week when I get the rest of the funds together my first purchase will be a Kenometer Lite, and just before christmas I am treating myself with an argon from a local supplier (YES I finally found one).

After christmas (provided mariomaster still wants to sell it) I'll be buying one of his multiline argons. The tubes will be swapped (the single line and multiline are a compatible unit), and the multiline go into a show laser, and the single line be used for the aiming beam of yet another laser project, an 80 watt CO2.

Then to top it all off, I'm going to see who has a yellow HeNe and built a violet blue ray laser into a host as described on these forums.

That should keep me busy for quite a while.

Cheers
Ben

lasersbee · 12-04-2009, 02:02 AM

to the Forum...

You seem to be aquanited with Lasers...

It is always good idea to get an accurate LPM..

There are a few available.... If you need Windows Data Logging and a
Small footprint... this might do for your needs... (before Xmas)...

http://laserpointerforums.com/f39/xm...ift-45992.html

Or after the Holidays you can get a LaserBee I here...

http://laserpointerforums.com/f64/fs...ped-43922.html

Or if you would prefer the Retail Price you can look here....

Calibrated 1 Watt Laser Power Meter + Thermopile Sensor by J.BAUER Electronics (EBY1WLPM)

[EDIT]

Well... My post makes no sense now... after you Edited your
Opening Post the day after I posted....

Jerry

bobhaha · 12-04-2009, 05:52 AM

Hey Welcome to the forum! I live in Sydney too! One day we should meet up! Never seen an argon laser in action.

BTW any queries in regards to blu-ray diodes/builds let me know! I'm always free on skype or MSN, let me know if you need any thing!

As Jerry said, a LPM would be a very wise investment. Take care -Adrian

vk2fro · 12-04-2009, 05:57 AM

Hi Jerry

Thanks for the meter ideas, but the laserbee only goes up to a watt - and in the long run I'm going to have a few lasers over that rating (a 1.7 watt ir diode comes to mind) so the meter I have sourced does 5watts.

No I wont be measuring the CO2 when it gets built

fanks for the welcome

vk2fro · 12-04-2009, 05:58 AM

Awesome Adrian - where are you mate - once I get the argon I might bring it around - do you have 532/488 rated glasses?

T_Warne · 12-05-2009, 12:58 AM

Hey there vk2fro. Welcome to LPF!

Things · 12-06-2009, 03:14 AM

Welcome to LPF

Keep an eye out for the new Kenometers, they can do up to 5W. They are currently in the design stages now, and I have some of the code worked out, just need to get a prototype done and we can release them.

aXit · 12-06-2009, 10:07 AM

Hey vk2fro,

Sydney Australia too, cool to see people in Australia who aren't into shining lasers at planes.

I would ask what bands you operate on, but I've been out of it for way too long. Used to be vk2fpos.

aXit.

tommii89 · 12-07-2009, 02:20 AM

Hey - Gold Coast here. ;]

Welcome mate.

If anyone on the coast wants a 6x GGW build or a 240mW moh build - Let me know - I'm trying to sell mine.

Thanks

Tom

vk2fro · 12-07-2009, 02:48 AM

Axit: any band I choose provided I can operate there - since FRO is a full call, anything from 80thru 10 and 2m - also have a chooky but its not mine and is just having its mic fixed.

have a little yaesu 2m rig, an ic7000 and a vx3-r portable.

Thanks again for the welcome guys.

Tymtravler · 12-07-2009, 04:44 PM

Welcome to the forum.

jasonx · 12-08-2009, 02:41 PM

Hello BEn, welcome to the LPF forum.. Thank you for joining here..

BRENT · 03-08-2010, 04:25 PM

Hi, its a so nice and good site ever. Its a really great and fantastic post here in this site. So, thank you for the sharing of your ideas and thoughts to all of us.

12-04-2009, 01:33 AM	#1
vk2fro Class 1M Laser Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 120 Rep Power: 2	Hello from Sydney Australia Gday My names Ben, and I just joined the forums recently. My first post was when I was looking for a gas laser, in the gas laser section. I've only gone one laser so far - a 150mw labbie (pointers are illegal here now and I didnt want to risk it). The labbie is heavily modified to run of an RC car battery (5V regulator, meridith instruments driver for the pump, and other circuitry to run the TEC). Its still a labby, but goes for ages on the battery, and saves me the bother of finding an outlet to plug it in. It also means I can take it to friends places and show them. The 7,2volt battery velcros to the side and plugs into the back. When I do want to use mains power, an AC adapter is employed. Its a very versatile little laser. I first got into laser way back when I was a 13 year old when I discovered the local company Oatley Electronics. They had lasers ranging from red diodes and HeNe's to today where they have red diodes and green ones (no more gassers). Around my 16th birthday I was wondering what laser to get next and had a look on their site and found an NEC Argon. After asking mum, I handed her the funds and she handed me the credit card so I could order it over the phone. Days passed, that seemed like weeks, and I had an argon with no power supply. A few hundred dollars later and I'd built up Sams SG-IL1 and had an awesome laser that I took to melbourne with me when I moved, and did light shows with. I also operated it in launceston before the move. My hobbies apart from playing with photon shooters are ham radio, electronics, computers, RC models (cars and choppers), photography and jet engines. In my history I have owned lasers ranging from hene's with home built supplies, same with "brick" supplies, many a diode, and an argon. I came here because I want to get back into the hobby, and have received a warm welcome. Next week when I get the rest of the funds together my first purchase will be a Kenometer Lite, and just before christmas I am treating myself with an argon from a local supplier (YES I finally found one). After christmas (provided mariomaster still wants to sell it) I'll be buying one of his multiline argons. The tubes will be swapped (the single line and multiline are a compatible unit), and the multiline go into a show laser, and the single line be used for the aiming beam of yet another laser project, an 80 watt CO2. Then to top it all off, I'm going to see who has a yellow HeNe and built a violet blue ray laser into a host as described on these forums. That should keep me busy for quite a while. Cheers Ben Last edited by vk2fro; 12-04-2009 at 05:54 AM. Reason: I think I got all the typo's - the batteries were dying in my wireless keyboard :P

12-04-2009, 02:02 AM	#2
lasersbee Class 4 Laser Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Quebec, Canada Posts: 7,511 Rep Power: 297	Re: Hello from Sydney Australia to the Forum... You seem to be aquanited with Lasers... It is always good idea to get an accurate LPM.. There are a few available.... If you need Windows Data Logging and a Small footprint... this might do for your needs... (before Xmas)... http://laserpointerforums.com/f39/xm...ift-45992.html Or after the Holidays you can get a LaserBee I here... http://laserpointerforums.com/f64/fs...ped-43922.html Or if you would prefer the Retail Price you can look here.... Calibrated 1 Watt Laser Power Meter + Thermopile Sensor by J.BAUER Electronics (EBY1WLPM) [EDIT] Well... My post makes no sense now... after you Edited your Opening Post the day after I posted.... Jerry __________________ LASERS ■790-808nm ■650-660nm ■532nm ■445nm ■405nm (5mW - 30,000mW) METERS LaserBee I and II (shop use) + Thermopile Newport 1825-C Digital/Analog + 818T Thermopile Scientec 365 + Thermopile FREE 1 Ohm Test Load Resistors... FREE 1 Ohm Test Load Resistors HLPM II 200mW LPM Module + Shipping $54.99 HLPM II 200mW LPM Module 1 Watt LaserBee I LPM here on LPF (15% OFF) 1Watt USB LaserBee I + Data Logging LPF Members 15% discount NEW 3.2 Watt LaserBee II LPM here on LPF (10% OFF) New 3.2 Watt USB LaserBee II LPF Members 10% discount Wow New 3.2Watt USB LaserBee II LPM REVIEW Last edited by lasersbee; 12-06-2009 at 11:33 AM.

12-04-2009, 05:57 AM	#4
vk2fro Class 1M Laser Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 120 Rep Power: 2	Re: Hello from Sydney Australia Hi Jerry Thanks for the meter ideas, but the laserbee only goes up to a watt - and in the long run I'm going to have a few lasers over that rating (a 1.7 watt ir diode comes to mind) so the meter I have sourced does 5watts. No I wont be measuring the CO2 when it gets built fanks for the welcome

12-04-2009, 05:58 AM	#5
vk2fro Class 1M Laser Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 120 Rep Power: 2	Re: Hello from Sydney Australia Awesome Adrian - where are you mate - once I get the argon I might bring it around - do you have 532/488 rated glasses?

12-05-2009, 12:58 AM	#6
T_Warne Class 2M Laser Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: in the top left corner Posts: 542 Rep Power: 8	Re: Hello from Sydney Australia Hey there vk2fro. Welcome to LPF! __________________

12-06-2009, 03:14 AM	#7
Things Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cairns, Australia Posts: 4,271 Rep Power: 146	Re: Hello from Sydney Australia Welcome to LPF Keep an eye out for the new Kenometers, they can do up to 5W. They are currently in the design stages now, and I have some of the code worked out, just need to get a prototype done and we can release them. __________________ Problems with LaserChat?

12-06-2009, 10:07 AM	#8
aXit Class 1M Laser Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 172 Rep Power: 6	Re: Hello from Sydney Australia Hey vk2fro, Sydney Australia too, cool to see people in Australia who aren't into shining lasers at planes. I would ask what bands you operate on, but I've been out of it for way too long. Used to be vk2fpos. aXit.

12-07-2009, 02:20 AM	#9
tommii89 Class 2M Laser Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Posts: 539 Rep Power: 11	Re: Hello from Sydney Australia Hey - Gold Coast here. ;] Welcome mate. If anyone on the coast wants a 6x GGW build or a 240mW moh build - Let me know - I'm trying to sell mine. Thanks Tom __________________ $15. Shipped - Dorcy Jnr GB Lasers for sale; Selling 240mW LOC Build by Mohrenberg Selling GGW dorcy Build - Me Only people on Gold Coast please.

12-07-2009, 02:48 AM	#10
vk2fro Class 1M Laser Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 120 Rep Power: 2	Re: Hello from Sydney Australia Axit: any band I choose provided I can operate there - since FRO is a full call, anything from 80thru 10 and 2m - also have a chooky but its not mine and is just having its mic fixed. have a little yaesu 2m rig, an ic7000 and a vx3-r portable. Thanks again for the welcome guys.

12-07-2009, 04:44 PM	#11
Tymtravler Class 1M Laser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Waldorf Md Posts: 210 Rep Power: 2	Re: Hello from Sydney Australia Welcome to the forum. __________________ *Time Travel is Possible!* _________________________________ Donate to LPF and keep this site going! http://laserpointerforums.com/misc.php?do=donate _________________________________ Walmart red laser pointer (my first laser) PHR-803T (405nm)Aixiz w/Jayrob 405-G-1 Lens Custom Finned Heat Sink MXDL host & heat sink by Flaminpyro Aixiz ADJUSTER* (coming soon)*

12-08-2009, 02:41 PM	#12
jasonx Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 26 Rep Power: 0	Re: Hello from Sydney Australia Hello BEn, welcome to the LPF forum.. Thank you for joining here.. __________________ buy green laser pointer for a cheap price \| laser pointer

03-08-2010, 04:25 PM	#13
BRENT Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Re: Hello from Sydney Australia Hi, its a so nice and good site ever. Its a really great and fantastic post here in this site. So, thank you for the sharing of your ideas and thoughts to all of us. __________________ This site is very helpful for me and others Thank's BRIAN

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