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1-1.2 watt 445nm lasers
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So i bought some regular cr123 3.0v to try out the laser until my charger came and wow its bright. I was wondering if all the light around the dot is normal. as i turn the focus ring this light also spins... here are a couple pictures
and an unfocused one... you can see that same sort of "blotch", i feel like there is something on the lens.
Thanks
So i bought some regular cr123 3.0v to try out the laser until my charger came and wow its bright. I was wondering if all the light around the dot is normal. as i turn the focus ring this light also spins... here are a couple pictures
and an unfocused one... you can see that same sort of "blotch", i feel like there is something on the lens.
Thanks
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That looks abnormal. The focusing lens appears to have a smudge on it or liquid.
That looks abnormal. The focusing lens appears to have a smudge on it or liquid.
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so what would you suggest i do? I have no experience with building lasers and dont want to ruin it.
so what would you suggest i do? I have no experience with building lasers and dont want to ruin it.
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You can get a micro-fiber cloth or q-tip and clean the focusing lens. That should work, If it doesn't then I can send out a new lens.
You can get a micro-fiber cloth or q-tip and clean the focusing lens. That should work, If it doesn't then I can send out a new lens.
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Re: 1-1.2 watt 445nm lasers CHEAP $180
I had a similar problem when I got something on the lens today. Take it off and clean it with rubbing alcohol.
I had a similar problem when I got something on the lens today. Take it off and clean it with rubbing alcohol.
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microfiber cloth worked perfectly... was gonna use q-tip but i figured i may as well flaunt my complete newbishness for everyone and ask just to be sure lol. oh well better safe than sorry, im learning
microfiber cloth worked perfectly... was gonna use q-tip but i figured i may as well flaunt my complete newbishness for everyone and ask just to be sure lol. oh well better safe than sorry, im learning
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Awesome, glad to hear it.
Awesome, glad to hear it.
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And last question... would anyone happen to know about how much of the power i am getting out of the laser by using 2 cr123 3.0V as opposed to the 3.7V... 3.0V seems so bright already
And last question... would anyone happen to know about how much of the power i am getting out of the laser by using 2 cr123 3.0V as opposed to the 3.7V... 3.0V seems so bright already
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Should be 1100mW. Both types work.
Should be 1100mW. Both types work.
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Ah ok. I thought it wasnt as powerful with 3.0v because I was trying to ignite a piece of newspaper (on a black part) from about a foot an it wouldn't ignite... I guess I didn't have the laser focused perfectly
Ah ok. I thought it wasnt as powerful with 3.0v because I was trying to ignite a piece of newspaper (on a black part) from about a foot an it wouldn't ignite... I guess I didn't have the laser focused perfectly
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Re: 1-1.2 watt 445nm lasers CHEAP $180
445s have thick beam profiles by default, so focus when burning is critical. You can usaully get away with 'distance burning' on a 532 because it already has a thin beam. Not so much with 445.
But if you do focus it, it should burn better than a 532.
Yobresal: How many you have left right now? Getting aside the money to order a second from you soon.
445s have thick beam profiles by default, so focus when burning is critical. You can usaully get away with 'distance burning' on a 532 because it already has a thin beam. Not so much with 445.
But if you do focus it, it should burn better than a 532.
Yobresal: How many you have left right now? Getting aside the money to order a second from you soon.
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Yea, i noticed the beam is huge compared to my DL viper 95mw its so cool, but what reallly sold me on this laser was this vid
http://laserpointerforums.com/f48/1-watt-445nm-burning-demo-55906.html
(sorry dont know how to embed)
when i saw the laser igniting the paper i said "omg i need that laser"
i guess ill need to get the focusing right... cant wait
Yea, i noticed the beam is huge compared to my DL viper 95mw its so cool, but what reallly sold me on this laser was this vid
http://laserpointerforums.com/f48/1-watt-445nm-burning-demo-55906.html
(sorry dont know how to embed)
when i saw the laser igniting the paper i said "omg i need that laser"
i guess ill need to get the focusing right... cant wait
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For those of you who are just getting one of these awesome lasers and have never had a high powered one before please, please (and did I say please?) get some real eye protection. My laser has been pretty much laying on my desk mocking me because my glasses from OEM haven't arrived yet which is why I've only done a few beam shot pics outside from a safe distance and nothing else. They cost me about $85 shipped which is kind of pricey but you can't go buy a new eyeball for any price. To quote styropyro at the end of his video tutorial on building a 1+w blue laser "If you do not wear goggles when using this laser, you are an idiot." (bolding mine)
For those of you who are just getting one of these awesome lasers and have never had a high powered one before please, please (and did I say please?) get some real eye protection. My laser has been pretty much laying on my desk mocking me because my glasses from OEM haven't arrived yet which is why I've only done a few beam shot pics outside from a safe distance and nothing else. They cost me about $85 shipped which is kind of pricey but you can't go buy a new eyeball for any price. To quote styropyro at the end of his video tutorial on building a 1+w blue laser "If you do not wear goggles when using this laser, you are an idiot." (bolding mine)
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Yeah the diffuse rays of the laser is so painful!
It wouldn't be fun without googles
Yeah the diffuse rays of the laser is so painful!
It wouldn't be fun without googles
