JDSU Argon Ion. Release the Kraken!! (PICS)

[Down with Umbrella]

Hello,
This by far is my favorite laser, its a JDSU 2214-ML40 I acquired from Cheech226 about a month ago. EXCELLENT buying experience. Since then I have been working on various things but now I've finely got time to post it :] AND ITS COLD IN THE HOUSE

I have it set up in a cart to make it easy to move around and store. The remote is connected to a dB 25 cable which is velcroed to the side of the frame after making a small triangle platform. The laser head is supported by PVC piping that's been cut, epoxied back to back, then painted. The PSU sits in the bottom for a low center of gravity. I can't imagine the feeling if it flipped over. :cryyy:

Now lets get down to those pretty wavelengths. It is multiline which is very cool. I like lasers in general because they are fun, but to me the science behind them is equally as impressive. Photonics is a welcome change of scenery when I attend Astronomy club.

Is anyone good at distinguishing wavelengths? I'm not good at taking photos or guessing wavelengths.

These are some of my favorite photos.

I haven't owned any others but I love the JDSU its small, relatively high power, and can accept a great remote interface. I briefly tested it with my Radiant X4 it and the power output averaged 150mW @ 10A.(cheech measured 168mW which is probably more accurate) I did light a match and popped a few balloons all in good fun.
So far I had a few uranium marbles, a prism, and diffraction grating but I am keeping an eye out for some other interesting items.

Also on a separate note:
The Blower runs on 220V. luckily I run my welding machine off the same outlet so I have it available~ BUT in the future I might not have the opportunity. Does anyone have any ideas where to find a fan that runs of regular house 120 current? :thinking:

Tips/suggestions always welcome.
Thanks guys!

 

[Tmack]

Very nice. I just love the look of the whole unit. The beam of course, but the unit it self has a presence of its own. Just looks badass for lack of a more elegant term wold have loved to snag this one. Next time, next time

+1 for the pics.

 

[bloompyle]

From high to low

514.5
501.7
596.5
488.0
476.5
457.9

As far as fans, you can readily find 115VAC argon fans on ebay, and you can just splice the wires and rig it up to an outlet. I was doing that for a while for my ArKr since it's 220V, and it didn't come with a 220V fan.

Will take some jurry-rigging to get it to hook up to the back of the laser. Perhaps tape and silicone? I'm sure your shop has all you need and more

 

[Down with Umbrella]

As far as fans, you can readily find 115VAC argon fans on ebay, and you can just splice the wires and rig it up to an outlet. I was doing that for a while for my ArKr since it's 220V, and it didn't come with a 220V fan.

Will take some jurry-rigging to get it to hook up to the back of the laser. Perhaps tape and silicone? I'm sure your shop has all you need and more

Something like this bloompyle?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Purdy-Elect...d=100033&prg=1011&rk=2&rkt=4&sd=251396901950&

 

[ultimatekaiser]

As long as you're getting 52CFM of air it'll be happy up to 40 mW. That's the nominal airflow for it @ spec.

 

[Hemlock_Mike]

I used a PVC floor drain fitting for my fan.

Makes it look like a sump pump :-(
HMike

 

[Sigurthr]

LOL Mike! Well, you're guaranteed to be pumping out some photons that way.

I need a stand like that for mine... I just have it zip tied to the PSU with some Styrofoam in between.

 

[LtKernelPanic]

Nice setup. I wish my cylindrical head had a nice long umbilical like that. Mine only has a short 2-3 foot one that makes positioning the head a royal PITA. Too bad extensions are non-existant.

 

[Down with Umbrella]

I used a PVC floor drain fitting for my fan.

Makes it look like a sump pump :-(
HMike

Whoa, it looks like a jet engine, good thing it's secured well. I bet it keeps your laser nice and cool. What is that fans CFM? Do you run it at full power?

Nice setup. I wish my cylindrical head had a nice long umbilical like that. Mine only has a short 2-3 foot one that makes positioning the head a royal PITA. Too bad extensions are non-existant.

Wow a short umbilical? That's no good. I own some other equipment with plugs like that and I know they're very expensive new. I wonder if you can find a used one but the seem like they would be a fairly obscure item.