Woah, it's been a while!

[Gun]

Hello Everyone!

So I just checked and the last time I was on here was about 18 months ago?!? Woah.

I was just sitting on my couch today, and some fog started to roll in, that triggered a thought about lasers and that I haven't been here in forever! So, what have I missed exactly? As I said, I've been gone about 18 months.

My reason for leaving was pretty simple, I lost interest. My interest in other hobbies + the stupid Australian laser laws made me drift away from lasers. I can't guarantee I'm going to buy too many lasers anytime soon, but I certainty enjoy looking around at everyone else's beautiful lasers.

If I was going to buy a laser, I'm thinking it would probably either be a low power exotic pointer, or a lab laser (most likely exotic). Any suggestions would be appreciated. Remember to tell me of anything important that I've missed.

Thanks,
Gun

 

[Mattronium]

If you want a quick look at the new(er) diodes just look at DTR's diode page. https://sites.google.com/site/dtrlpf/home/diodes
A lot of things can happen in 18 months for the laser hobby!

PS. The diode (NDG 700mW 520nm) on the very bottom of the list was just added. AFAIK DTR hasn't said anything about it yet.:shhh:

 

[Pi R Squared]

Welcome back Gun. Plenty has happened while you were gone, lots of new diodes and some more powerful ones too.

Alan

 

[ChaosLord]

There was also a 589nm craze recently due to Dragon lasers 50mW spartan.

 

[Gun]

If you want a quick look at the new(er) diodes just look at DTR's diode page. https://sites.google.com/site/dtrlpf/home/diodes
A lot of things can happen in 18 months for the laser hobby!

PS. The diode (NDG 700mW 520nm) on the very bottom of the list was just added. AFAIK DTR hasn't said anything about it yet.:shhh:

Welcome back Gun. Plenty has happened while you were gone, lots of new diodes and some more powerful ones too.

Alan

Sounds good! I'll have to take a look at some of the new stuff shortly

There was also a 589nm craze recently due to Dragon lasers 50mW spartan.

Oh really? Woah. I've always wanted a 589nm, hmm.

 

[Lazy Laser]

I'm slowly getting back into it myself! Good to see even more Aussies are on here now and all the new stuff that's now become available!

 

[Gun]

I'm slowly getting back into it myself! Good to see even more Aussies are on here now and all the new stuff that's now become available!

Yeah it's always good to see other Aussies around, we all share the same struggle!

 

[trencheel303]

Oh really? Woah. I've always wanted a 589nm, hmm.

Have a look at Dragon Lasers. the prices have dropped phenomenally, I'd say the 589 craze hasn't finished yet.

 

[grainde]

So, what have I missed exactly?
Gun

Well for one you missed Tonyt coming back and scamming everyone again...:gun:

 

[Gun]

Have a look at Dragon Lasers. the prices have dropped phenomenally, I'd say the 589 craze hasn't finished yet.

Will do, thanks!

Well for one you missed Tonyt coming back and scamming everyone again...:gun:

Seriously!? :cryyy:

 

[NightExplorer96]

Welcome back to the forums Gun!

-Alex