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Wicked Lasers Spyder III

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Sweet laser. That has got some power! I never keep any hand held lasers on for more than a minute straight. Regardless of the laser. (unless I am testing to see how long it can stay on before the heat starts to mess it up) It just isn't good habit. I think now that you have got that testing out of the way it should operate fine under Normal Use.
 





diachi

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nikokapo said:
Wait, dude: Have you checked if the TEC is working? Maybe that's it!
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Thanks for all the comments guys! Appreciate them!

I've not checked, I never thought it had one. I'll need to check that. It would certainly explain it. I HOPE that it's the TEC that's away since I had high expectations for this laser. That or WL have designed it so the TEC only cools the diode ;).
 
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diachi said:
Thanks for all the comments guys! Appreciate them!

I've not checked, I never thought it had one. I'll need to check that. It would certainly explain it. I HOPE that it's the TEC that's away since I had high expectations for this laser. That or WL have designed it so the TEC only cools the diode ;).
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It may be possible that at <80% battery capacity, the TEC and Diode cannot be supplied with enough power to be run simultaneously. Try testing with FRESH batteries.

It's exciting to have a ClassIV green, though, isn't it? :D
 
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RA_pierce said:
It may be possible that at <80% battery capacity, the TEC and Diode cannot be supplied with enough power to be run simultaneously. Try testing with FRESH batteries.

It's exciting to have a ClassIV green, though, isn't it? :D
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I have tested it with fresh batteries. It's still the same problem. Maybe the TEC is dead. I will contact steve in the morning about it. Although my findngs are the same as what is shown on the power graph FROM WL.

Cheers!

Adam
 
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Great review, It looks alike a beast and preforms like one, well for the first 160 seconds.

Once again Fantastic review!
 
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Yeah it kinda sucks that your laser fluctuates so much - have you seen the video for the power test of my Spyder I? That thing is solid in both operating mode and power output - I ended the video at 3 minutes cause I got bored :p
 
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Nice review Adam... it's a shame that the laser drops power so fast...
Like you said... get in touch with Steve to see if he has any ideas or
what can be done..

@ MarioMaster... yeah my Spyder I is also rock solid and I ran a
Graph for over 5 minutes and it never when under it's rated 200mW..


Jerry
 
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Good thorough review.

Bit disappointing by all accounts.

By the way. You mentioned, "Mode Switches". Where can I get a, "Mode Switch", for my O-like module? Sounds like something I should have! :D

M
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The variation and mod hopping isn't that suprising from WL. And that price is maybe to high...
 
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Hemlock_Mike

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This review and the replys bring up an interesting question. What do we expect from a pointer or portable? These small units have limited battery power and heat radiation area and therefore have limited run time simply because of these design limitations.
When you turn on a high powered handheld, how long does it take to do what you want to show? Are you going to hold it on for 5 minutes? Why? I can impress an "unenlightened" person in a few seconds.
If I need power like that for extended time, I realistically consider a line powered labbie with massive heatsinking and unlimited power input. Honestly, when I show off a laser, I want power NOW but for only a few seconds. What are you guys doing with long duty cycles on hand held lasers?

HMike

By the way -- GREAT REVIEW -- Nice pictures too.
 
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I agree with Hemlock_Mike, I was going to say something, but didn't want to appear rude. He worded it better.
 
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Great Review! Although it only lasts at >700mW for a minute, that must just be a spectacle in itself. That could make a mean laser level lol.

~Jeremy
 
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I believe if you read RA_pierce's and Ohada's reviews of the PGL III 400 + PGL III 500 mW green portable lasers they too are similar in high output short duration. If you want labby preformance get a lab laser, if you want a portable that is closer, see me, (or Justin), about a Hercules. Nothing else is really designed to sustain a output of >275 mW for a few minutes.

btw, Buildabluelaser, have you priced a Herc? -Glenn
 
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