Arcane 2.0 (3 Watt) from Sci-Fi Lasers...

I've been away from LPF for a while, but back when I was posting here regulary the most powerful hand held lasers were around 1.2 watts of 445nm.. Man, I see some are over 7 watts now!

My previous 445nm laser was 1 Watt so I wanted to try something a little more powerful. I noticed advertisement from Sci-Fi Lasers at the top and contacted them. Ended up getting the Arcane 2.0, as I really liked the looks of that host.

Received my Arcane from MrTheJoker301 last week and figured I'd do a short review and post a burn demo for anyone who is interested..

First, it did take a little time to get my laser due to Israel Post, but MrTheJoker301 always answered my PMs and emails very promptly to keep me up to-date. Very nice guy to deal with.

After getting the laser in my hands, the first thing I noticed was the heft of this host.. Feels like a quality unit. Very nicely machined and polished.

Threw in a couple of batteries and powered it on, then noticed that without even being focused it was already burning the wall next to me. Man this thing is powerful!

I made a short YouTube vid to demonstrate its burning power. To be honest, using items that I used years ago to test previous lasers like matches, tape and balloons doesn't really cut it for this beast. Its not even a challenge. I need to find some better items to burn which will really show off its power. I guess this will give you an idea though.



Thanks to MrTheJoker301 for this awesome laser!

Nice editing on your video.

trussmonkey25 said:

Nice editing on your video.

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Thanks. I used Wonder Share Video Editor.. Makes it pretty easy.

Thanks for the review and video buddy !

That was one good video kudos:beer: So hows the hand blister feeling this morning

GSS said:

That was one good video kudos:beer: So hows the hand blister feeling this morning

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Thanks, and still has a little burn mark but no pain. lol

1/4" wood, pens, leather are no match for the arcane lasers. I even etched a coffe cup with it. Watch what it will do to steel shavings or steel wool. Do this somewhere fireproof. Lol

trussmonkey25 said:

1/4" wood, pens, leather are no match for the arcane lasers. I even etched a coffe cup with it. Watch what it will do to steel shavings or steel wool. Do this somewhere fireproof. Lol

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Nice! I'll definitely have to try the steel wool when I get home tonight. Sounds like fun. Thanks!

This video really puts into perspective how powerful this laser can be, kinda scary. It takes longer to light a firecracker with a lighter ( actual fire ). I can't wait to get mine, its the exact same model, and should be here in a week... but I guess you know how it can be (fingers crossed).

Wooski said:

This video really puts into perspective how powerful this laser can be, kinda scary. It takes longer to light a firecracker with a lighter ( actual fire ). I can't wait to get mine, its the exact same model, and should be here in a week... but I guess you know how it can be (fingers crossed).

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Its a beast for sure! I love it! Let us know how you like yours when it arrives.

Ended up swapping out the G2 lens for a 3 element. I know this comes at a cost of some power but the divergence is much better. Beam and dot looks a lot better now IMO, and it still has PLENTY of burning power. It may just be in my head but it seems like it burns better from further distances now too. It'll easily light a match from clear across the room with this lens.

RattleHead said:

Ended up swapping out the G2 lens for a 3 element. I know this comes at a cost of some power but the divergence is much better. Beam and dot looks a lot better now IMO, and it still has PLENTY of burning power. It may just be in my head but it seems like it burns better from further distances now too. It'll easily light a match from clear across the room with this lens.

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You can always switch back. So as long as you are happy :beer:

At the end of the video, we see something that I've always wondered about when people make burning demonstrations. They have to have safety glasses on when doing it, and at the same time they have their hand only an inch away from the beam to hold the object to place into the beam--a beam they can't even see! I would say that it's an accident just waiting to happen, but now that it's already happened, it's not waiting anymore. :na:

LEDbeam said:

At the end of the video, we see something that I've always wondered about when people make burning demonstrations. They have to have safety glasses on when doing it, and at the same time they have their hand only an inch away from the beam to hold the object to place into the beam--a beam they can't even see! I would say that it's an accident just waiting to happen, but now that it's already happened, it's not waiting anymore. :na:

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Heh, thats not even the first time I've burned myself. I'd rather it be my hand than my eyes though!

RattleHead said:

Heh, thats not even the first time I've burned myself. I'd rather it be my hand than my eyes though!

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I'm sure it must've hurt, being a 3 watt.

I've been stung quite a few times because I let a piece of finger get in the way when adjusting the lens. I'm sure most members with a couple hundred mW or more have done the same thing.