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ArcticMyst Security by Avery

Hi from NYC, USA !!!

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Hello Everyone,

I just wanted to drop a quick post here to get started.

I've never built a laser but have had the drive to do so for a while now. I've only one pointer (nothing special) it being a red pointer one of my professors gave me in college years ago.

My main exposure to lasers was during my time working as a house photographer for a huge House / Trance / Drum & Bass nightclub in Washington DC called NATION which has since been torn down. I worked with a laser display company called P.A.W.N. Lasers & photographed many of their light patterns they produced with their custom laser rig. On several occasions I was able to see the internal workings of the box & was amazed at what I was seeing even though I didn't understand one bit of it. I was impressed at how it was cooled by constant running water from regular water hoses running into & out of the box.

I'm aspiring to build my own rig on a smaller scale with the limited knowledge I have & feel it may actually be possible with the wealth of knowledge from everyone here.

Until I get to that point I'm trying to boost my collection of pointers from the red one my professor gave me to include a Green burner, a blu-ray, violet & a yellow one. If anyone has any to sell at a decent price please let me know.

Thank you,

Alfie C. Santos
jumanji1452@aol.com
 





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Welcome to LPF. Enjoy your time with us here.

Read through this material, and you will know a lot more!! Have fun with it.

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I have compiled a list of "must read" information, it will make your time with us more productive and pleasant.

Laser Resources (for n00bs and veterans alike!)

http://laserpointerforums.com/f36/looking-build-laser-read-me-47684.html

Sam's Laser FAQ (The Laser Bible)

Sam's Laser FAQ - Preface, Introduction, What is a Laser?, Safety

RP Photonics Encyclopedia of Laser Physics and Technology

Encyclopedia of Laser Physics and Technology - an Open Access Resource of In-Depth Information, Free Articles, Nonlinear and Fiber Optics

I have included a handy guide to assist you in finding what you need. ;)

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Welcome to the forum.
Read up here, all you can and in no time you will be building lasers.
Look in the B/S/T or Laser-Pro-shop sections if you want a good laser at a good price.
BTW: Don't buy off of e-bay unless someone here has recommended the seller. A lot of junk on there.:yabbmad:
 




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