New Silver RPL Cap Mod! - Laser Pointer Forums

jayrob · 01-13-2009, 11:33 PM

Man, the new silver RPL's are so awesome!

I did a cap mod on my new one and just have to show it off... Just because it looks so purty!

This RPL 375 goes over 450mW's! I have my power sticker labeled '400mW - 200mW' because one click of the knob to the right is my warm up position - 200mW's. And one click to the left (from the off position), is my highest setting...

Details on how the modification is shown here: This is the same cap mod I showed here:
http://laserpointerforums.com/laser_...ad.php?t=26407

Only this time, I had to make the knob out of a piece of aluminum, so that it would match the new silver RPL. Also, I didn't need the 4 'spacer' washers shown in the thread linked above...
Jay

P.S. This new RPL has a 15 position pot on the tail cap! It's more than just a pot. There are several tiny resistors in conjunction with the adjuster. As marked on the certificate that Jack sent with the unit, the optimum position for this RPL is #15. (1 click to the left from the off position)

Click here to see my list of projects and tutorials!

Kenom · 01-14-2009, 03:27 PM

That truly is BEAUTIFUL. *That's it, setup a cot, I'm moving into your garage~! I'm getting sick of seeing all these mods second hand. I'd much rather be there for it!

jayrob · 01-14-2009, 05:49 PM

Come on over Ken! You design them, and I'll try to fabricate them...
Jay

ABM · 02-11-2009, 11:45 PM

Should I just buy a 300 MW or pay you 750 to build one?

Alan

jayrob · 02-12-2009, 12:27 AM

I'm not selling complete builds, but I do sell build kits:

Green - http://www.laserpointerforums.com/fo...m=1232226720/0

Blu-ray or Red - http://www.laserpointerforums.com/fo...m=1231664443/0

But if you want a 'top shelf' green laser, Optotronics is one of the best there is. Jack has great customer service too! He also has an upgrade policy!

Here's his site... Tell him you are a member of LPF and he will most likely give you a discount. Tell him jayrob sent you...
http://www.laserpointerforums.com/fo...m=1231664443/0
Jay

vcw · 02-19-2009, 08:09 AM

Do you think you can do more mods?

I want a aperture cap with a large lens in the front, so I can easily clean it without opening it.
Also, where can I get one of those tail caps?
I ordered 2 tail caps from Carter, but he forgot to send one, :\

jayrob · 02-19-2009, 08:24 AM

Hmmm... not sure if the ones that pseudo has are the same barrel size and threads as Optotronics...

I have a similar laser from another company, and the caps are not interchangeable with my RPL.

As far as the final lens, with my RPL the final lens is glued in place and I would not even think of trying to re-locate it. I would say, that you would hardly ever have to clean it if you were careful to close the sliding aperture cover when not in use...
Jay

vcw · 02-19-2009, 08:35 AM

I usually close the aperture cap, but I'm afraid it might open when being transported.

vcw · 02-19-2009, 08:37 AM

Carter said the Prometheus are of the same model as the Optotronics RPL.

jayrob · 02-19-2009, 05:07 PM

(No longer for sale)

Is your RPL style laser black or silver? If it is black, I have an extra adjustable cap that has the 'cap mod' shown here in this thread. I would sell it for $45 dollars plus $3 dollars shipping.

I have dots at the 'off' position, and at position #4. This is a 9 position adjuster. The newer ones are 15 position.

This is for an Optotronics RPL. So if it doesn't work for your laser, then the buyer will have a cap that they will have to sell. Because I am telling everybody up front that it is for an RPL.

Jay

P.S. This will be 'first come, first serve'.

01-14-2009, 03:27 PM	#2
Kenom Class 3B Laser Join Date: May 2007 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 4,735 Rep Power: 166	Re: New Silver RPL Cap Mod! That truly is BEAUTIFUL. *That's it, setup a cot, I'm moving into your garage~! I'm getting sick of seeing all these mods second hand. I'd much rather be there for it! __________________ If it weren't for strange and unique individuals, there would be no basis for normality. Therefore, it is my moral obligation to provide said basis. Derbal vislexia strikes 10 out of 1 people every mive finutes. Common symptoms is spackward beach Kryton Prototype Red 300mw Kryton 6x 200mw bluray Nerfaser 50mw green Kryton Assembly Video here: Here Come chat at http://www.laserchat.org

01-14-2009, 05:49 PM	#3
jayrob Class 4 Laser Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern CA, U.S. Astrophotography! (Some of my Photo's) Posts: 6,010 Rep Power: 275	Re: New Silver RPL Cap Mod! Come on over Ken! You design them, and I'll try to fabricate them... Jay __________________ Personal lasers: RPL 375, O-like 250, Evolution Pro 150, Nova X-105, Nexus 95, RPL 35 (473), GLP-473, GLP-593.5, HeNe 632.8, Many DIY red, blu-ray, and green builds... Looking for a DIY kit? Take a look at some of my more popular kits linked in color... * FS: 405-G-1 Glass Lens Mod for Blu-ray! 31% increase in power vs AixiZ acrylic! * FS: Parts - 12X Star Trek Phaser! Awesome 12X build! Must see my Youtube video linked in my tutorial... * FS: DIY Green Build Kits! Easy assembly in minutes! * FS: Pocket Mini Build Kits! 'HOT' option for FlexDrive installed! Click here for a list of my build kits! Projects and tutorials too! Last edited by jayrob; 07-02-2009 at 02:53 PM.

02-12-2009, 12:27 AM	#5
jayrob Class 4 Laser Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern CA, U.S. Astrophotography! (Some of my Photo's) Posts: 6,010 Rep Power: 275	Re: New Silver RPL Cap Mod! I'm not selling complete builds, but I do sell build kits: Green - http://www.laserpointerforums.com/fo...m=1232226720/0 Blu-ray or Red - http://www.laserpointerforums.com/fo...m=1231664443/0 But if you want a 'top shelf' green laser, Optotronics is one of the best there is. Jack has great customer service too! He also has an upgrade policy! Here's his site... Tell him you are a member of LPF and he will most likely give you a discount. Tell him jayrob sent you... http://www.laserpointerforums.com/fo...m=1231664443/0 Jay __________________ Personal lasers: RPL 375, O-like 250, Evolution Pro 150, Nova X-105, Nexus 95, RPL 35 (473), GLP-473, GLP-593.5, HeNe 632.8, Many DIY red, blu-ray, and green builds... Looking for a DIY kit? Take a look at some of my more popular kits linked in color... * FS: 405-G-1 Glass Lens Mod for Blu-ray! 31% increase in power vs AixiZ acrylic! * FS: Parts - 12X Star Trek Phaser! Awesome 12X build! Must see my Youtube video linked in my tutorial... * FS: DIY Green Build Kits! Easy assembly in minutes! * FS: Pocket Mini Build Kits! 'HOT' option for FlexDrive installed! Click here for a list of my build kits! Projects and tutorials too!

02-19-2009, 08:09 AM	#6
vcw Class 1M Laser Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 112 Rep Power: 2	Re: New Silver RPL Cap Mod! Do you think you can do more mods? I want a aperture cap with a large lens in the front, so I can easily clean it without opening it. Also, where can I get one of those tail caps? I ordered 2 tail caps from Carter, but he forgot to send one, :\ __________________ AKA "Vic" @ LC\"vCw" at various places WL 125mW && Prometheus 465mW

02-19-2009, 08:24 AM	#7
jayrob Class 4 Laser Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern CA, U.S. Astrophotography! (Some of my Photo's) Posts: 6,010 Rep Power: 275	Re: New Silver RPL Cap Mod! Hmmm... not sure if the ones that pseudo has are the same barrel size and threads as Optotronics... I have a similar laser from another company, and the caps are not interchangeable with my RPL. As far as the final lens, with my RPL the final lens is glued in place and I would not even think of trying to re-locate it. I would say, that you would hardly ever have to clean it if you were careful to close the sliding aperture cover when not in use... Jay __________________ Personal lasers: RPL 375, O-like 250, Evolution Pro 150, Nova X-105, Nexus 95, RPL 35 (473), GLP-473, GLP-593.5, HeNe 632.8, Many DIY red, blu-ray, and green builds... Looking for a DIY kit? Take a look at some of my more popular kits linked in color... * FS: 405-G-1 Glass Lens Mod for Blu-ray! 31% increase in power vs AixiZ acrylic! * FS: Parts - 12X Star Trek Phaser! Awesome 12X build! Must see my Youtube video linked in my tutorial... * FS: DIY Green Build Kits! Easy assembly in minutes! * FS: Pocket Mini Build Kits! 'HOT' option for FlexDrive installed! Click here for a list of my build kits! Projects and tutorials too!

01-13-2009, 11:33 PM	#1
jayrob Class 4 Laser Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern CA, U.S. Astrophotography! (Some of my Photo's) Posts: 6,010 Rep Power: 275	New Silver RPL Cap Mod! Man, the new silver RPL's are so awesome! I did a cap mod on my new one and just have to show it off... Just because it looks so purty! This RPL 375 goes over 450mW's! I have my power sticker labeled '400mW - 200mW' because one click of the knob to the right is my warm up position - 200mW's. And one click to the left (from the off position), is my highest setting... Details on how the modification is shown here: This is the same cap mod I showed here: http://laserpointerforums.com/laser_...ad.php?t=26407 Only this time, I had to make the knob out of a piece of aluminum, so that it would match the new silver RPL. Also, I didn't need the 4 'spacer' washers shown in the thread linked above... Jay P.S. This new RPL has a 15 position pot on the tail cap! It's more than just a pot. There are several tiny resistors in conjunction with the adjuster. As marked on the certificate that Jack sent with the unit, the optimum position for this RPL is #15. (1 click to the left from the off position) Click here to see my list of projects and tutorials! __________________ Personal lasers: RPL 375, O-like 250, Evolution Pro 150, Nova X-105, Nexus 95, RPL 35 (473), GLP-473, GLP-593.5, HeNe 632.8, Many DIY red, blu-ray, and green builds... Looking for a DIY kit? Take a look at some of my more popular kits linked in color... * FS: 405-G-1 Glass Lens Mod for Blu-ray! 31% increase in power vs AixiZ acrylic! * FS: Parts - 12X Star Trek Phaser! Awesome 12X build! Must see my Youtube video linked in my tutorial... * FS: DIY Green Build Kits! Easy assembly in minutes! * FS: Pocket Mini Build Kits! 'HOT' option for FlexDrive installed! Click here for a list of my build kits! Projects and tutorials too! Last edited by jayrob; 11-14-2009 at 10:28 PM.

02-11-2009, 11:45 PM	#4
ABM Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0	Re: New Silver RPL Cap Mod! Should I just buy a 300 MW or pay you 750 to build one? Alan

02-19-2009, 08:35 AM	#8
vcw Class 1M Laser Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 112 Rep Power: 2	Re: New Silver RPL Cap Mod! I usually close the aperture cap, but I'm afraid it might open when being transported. __________________ AKA "Vic" @ LC\"vCw" at various places WL 125mW && Prometheus 465mW

02-19-2009, 08:37 AM	#9
vcw Class 1M Laser Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 112 Rep Power: 2	Re: New Silver RPL Cap Mod! Carter said the Prometheus are of the same model as the Optotronics RPL. __________________ AKA "Vic" @ LC\"vCw" at various places WL 125mW && Prometheus 465mW

02-19-2009, 05:07 PM	#10
jayrob Class 4 Laser Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern CA, U.S. Astrophotography! (Some of my Photo's) Posts: 6,010 Rep Power: 275	Re: New Silver RPL Cap Mod! (No longer for sale) Is your RPL style laser black or silver? If it is black, I have an extra adjustable cap that has the 'cap mod' shown here in this thread. I would sell it for $45 dollars plus $3 dollars shipping. I have dots at the 'off' position, and at position #4. This is a 9 position adjuster. The newer ones are 15 position. This is for an Optotronics RPL. So if it doesn't work for your laser, then the buyer will have a cap that they will have to sell. Because I am telling everybody up front that it is for an RPL. Jay P.S. This will be 'first come, first serve'. __________________ Personal lasers: RPL 375, O-like 250, Evolution Pro 150, Nova X-105, Nexus 95, RPL 35 (473), GLP-473, GLP-593.5, HeNe 632.8, Many DIY red, blu-ray, and green builds... Looking for a DIY kit? Take a look at some of my more popular kits linked in color... * FS: 405-G-1 Glass Lens Mod for Blu-ray! 31% increase in power vs AixiZ acrylic! * FS: Parts - 12X Star Trek Phaser! Awesome 12X build! Must see my Youtube video linked in my tutorial... * FS: DIY Green Build Kits! Easy assembly in minutes! * FS: Pocket Mini Build Kits! 'HOT' option for FlexDrive installed! Click here for a list of my build kits! Projects and tutorials too!

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