Has Rayfoss gone down hill since the Qualifound buyout?

brando132 · May 4, 2010

They aren't the best but they are very cheap.

kingdave2357 · May 4, 2010

Meatball said:
I never thought Rayfoss had ever been "On the top of the Hill" to begin with. A large number of their satisfied customers here at LPF seem to be the ones that also don't own an LPM..

Yes, exactly! That thought has occured to me as well. Someone with an LPM should buy one while pretending to be a total noob and askin irrelavent stupid questions, and not mention LPF. Then test it when it arrives. That should help shed some light on the matter. But IMO from all the fail threads popping up, it seems they are going downhill fast.

kevinmassey · May 4, 2010

I never thought Rayfoss had ever been "On the top of the Hill" to begin with. A large number of their satisfied customers here at LPF seem to be the ones that also don't own an LPM..

That's very true. It seems a lot of the reviews of rayfoss lasers you see are newer member just getting into the hobby, and without an LPM they just judge by the beam.

kingdave2357 · May 4, 2010

Yep, which to someone who hasnt seen a greenie before, even 20mW would seem super bright and impressive while their laser is rated for 200mW...

brando132 · May 4, 2010

But they would notice the lack of burning power unless they are totally noob.

jeffreythe00 · May 4, 2010

I actually have a 200mw red i purchased from rayfoss --> www.rayfoss.com

It worked fine for about 2 days then all of the sudden stopped, so i contacted Faona about 2 days ago and havent heard anything yet.

I'm hoping i could get it sorted out, i really hope rayfoss isn't going downhill because i recommend them to everyone at work.

I don't have a lpm but it seemed to be in spec compared to my other lasers.

I really like the host too, hope Faona contacts me soon!

Edit: It seems they are on holiday till the 4th! Bummer! Well i suppose i can wait a lil while.

kevinmassey · May 4, 2010

Yeah, most red lasers are up to spec. It's the green ones you have to watch out for. That's weird how it just stopped working though... Sorry about that. Hopefully everything works out.

jeffreythe00 · May 4, 2010

As i have seen countless great things come from Rayfoss, I would assume it will be taken care of.

It was a little weird tbh, i think a wire came loose or shorted because it would turn on for a half a second if i shook it a lil. (Not that i vigorously shake my lasers!)

Edit: i dont know how to take the module out otherwise i would attempt to fix it myself.

kevinmassey · May 4, 2010

Yeah sounds like a bad contact. Just whatever you do don't open it yourself! lol

jeffreythe00 · May 4, 2010

well.....the head looks like this, and dont worry the threads allow it to come off.

Back end.

I know you cant tell anything from these pics but im sure i could find a way to get the module out mabye, although it looks like theres some type of black stuff (mabye thermal glue?) holding the module in.

kingdave2357 · May 4, 2010

Actually in the first pic, it looks like a common LOC(long open can) red DVD burner diode, which could be replaced rather cheaply if faona wont help you. You probably shouldnt take it apart any further if you want to go for a replacement/refund though.

jeffreythe00 · May 4, 2010

Im glad you clarified tahat for me!

I thought thats what it was but i was unsure so i kept my moth shut

Although i dont think the diode blew, i think it was the drive.

Ash · May 4, 2010

Meatball said:
A large number of their satisfied customers here at LPF seem to be the ones that also don't own an LPM..

I meter every laser I own (including over a dozen from Rayfoss) and every one has been up-to or overspec. (see attached pics of 20mW keychain and 100mW-FLX)

jeffreythe00 said:
Although i dont think the diode blew, i think it was the drive.

I have this laser. It is most likely the tail-switch. Just make contact from the battery to the sides with a piece of metal to test. If the laser turns on, it is the switch. This same thing happend to my Bluray waterproof (same host-design), and she is sending me a new switch assembly for it.
People can think what they want about them from a few bad reviews or from individuals who have purchased one or two things from them that they fucked up somehow. But, I have been ordering from them for over a year, and have never been dissappointed (other than the one snorkeling depth-test

).
They provide good-quality inexpensive lasers. They are not in the same class as CNI. :tired:

jeffreythe00 · May 4, 2010

Thanks ash. Ill try that when i get home. Just to clarify. I could use tinfoil right? I mean in theory even if i can get it to blink it should be the tailcap right?

Ash · May 4, 2010

jeffreythe00 said:
Thanks ash. Ill try that when i get home. Just to clarify. I could use tinfoil right? I mean in theory even if i can get it to blink it should be the tailcap right?

Hmm,... tinfoil? maybe, not sure it would conduct as well as a more dense metal. I would use a pair of steel tweezers, or a paperclip. You are just trying to make contact between the battery and the housing. Remember. The RF660-200mW-FBT is Case-Negative. the (-) side of the battery should be at the tail, and the (+) on the spring inside.

If that doesn't work, you know you have a 3-month warranty. :yh:
Good luck :beer:

jeffreythe00 · May 4, 2010

You know what ash it works!

But theres some bad news :/

The red light that is coming off the diode is very dim.

My 1mw dollar is brigher on full batteries.

I did use a 18k gold earring to make contact rather than foil lol, it was just an example

Anyhow uploading some s/s to show ya.

Edit: Now i just used another cr123 battery i had and same result, and i even stuck a 14500 in it as a last resort and same result as both cr123 batterys

Looks like somthing is wrong :S

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