Hello!
I have just finished construction of my first laser!
While i have not tested the systome useing the new bluray diode as of yet. I thought it would probably be best to ask about some "extra safty" that i could implament. I have already read the general safty and usage details found in "A GUIDE TO BUYING YOUR FIRST GREEN LASER" however; there are a few things i would like to ask.
1.Is there any type of protective eyeware / special sunglasses i can use to help shield my eyes from reflected light? Especialy the "dot".
2.Is it safe to view the "dot" at levels above 100mw even with eye protection?
My only other question which actualy concernes the safty of my new diode is that the seller specifies that it has been "tested at 130mw but can be pushed to 200mw". from past electronics endevors however i have found that BAD things can happen when you "push" (capasitor/diode/resistor)'s passed what they really are designed to take. Would anyone have any advice on what i should ACTUALY run this thing at?
I have compleated many "non-laser" projects in the past, Including some useing electron tubes. As far as things here stand however any advice at all is welcome no matter how silly it may seem to you.
Thanks in advance!
I have just finished construction of my first laser!
While i have not tested the systome useing the new bluray diode as of yet. I thought it would probably be best to ask about some "extra safty" that i could implament. I have already read the general safty and usage details found in "A GUIDE TO BUYING YOUR FIRST GREEN LASER" however; there are a few things i would like to ask.
1.Is there any type of protective eyeware / special sunglasses i can use to help shield my eyes from reflected light? Especialy the "dot".
2.Is it safe to view the "dot" at levels above 100mw even with eye protection?
My only other question which actualy concernes the safty of my new diode is that the seller specifies that it has been "tested at 130mw but can be pushed to 200mw". from past electronics endevors however i have found that BAD things can happen when you "push" (capasitor/diode/resistor)'s passed what they really are designed to take. Would anyone have any advice on what i should ACTUALY run this thing at?
I have compleated many "non-laser" projects in the past, Including some useing electron tubes. As far as things here stand however any advice at all is welcome no matter how silly it may seem to you.
Thanks in advance!