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    DIY PIC based laser spirograph

    New version of PIC based laser spirograph. Along with auto and manual modes of operation modified controller can store your favorite patterns in internal memory with press of a button and replay them as a slide show. Up to 80 patterns can be stored and replayed as endless sequence. Time of...
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    rickroll from the Soviet Motherland

    That's clever guy forgot text of song and had to improvise;-)
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    What music do you like?

    I mostly "consume" popular soundtracks from movies, Miyazaki Anime and live piano. I'm learning to compose music and perform myself. It's real fun and helps to relax after stressful day. ... 7n1_CcSPlJU
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    Tutorial: How to mount and balance round mirrors for spirograph project

    Hallucynogenyc is right. It's home-made. I've got acrylic mirror sheet from local plastic supplier, then cut it into pieces. Rest of process is shown in video.
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    Tutorial: How to mount and balance round mirrors for spirograph project

    Thank you Rob. I make them when I have time and if people ask for it.
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    Tutorial: How to make PCB using laser printer, household iron and sponge.

    Simple heat toner transfer technique to make PCB using laser printer, and household iron. That's what I do for quick home prototyping and to make aluminum face plates for my units. ... wKEe3otWstM ... All chemical are from local electronic hobby shop. Printer HP Laser Jet 1012. Glossy laser...
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    Tutorial: How to mount and balance round mirrors for spirograph project

    Sure. Coating removal method should work with glass mirror.
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    Tutorial: How to mount and balance round mirrors for spirograph project

    Not balancing! You cannot use regular Nicholson file to shape glass. For this purpose should be some kind of diamond tools and lubricants, work place must be totally enclosed in case of glass destruction, tools are to be operated remotely. I'm afraid that glass balancing is not for home try...
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    Tutorial: How to mount and balance round mirrors for spirograph project

    Here's my method of making fan-mounted mirrors for laser spirograph: ... 8j4HCzs3aXo&hl ... I've developped this method while I was working on my spirograph unit http://laserpointerforums.com/f42/diy-pic-based-laser-spirograph-26580.html Hope, this info will be useful for DIY laser makers...
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    DIY PIC based laser spirograph

    If you don't want go digital you don't have to. Sure if you hook up motor to any kind of voltage regulator or 555 based PWM controller you'll achieve similar effect. BTW. I supply DIY electronic kit including PCB and preprogrammed microcontroller upon request. ...
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    DIY PIC based laser spirograph

    It can be done with any laser. I have plan to build RGB version.
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    DIY PIC based laser spirograph

    Device, equipped with 5mW green laser module, is consuming ~600mA. Normally it's powered by wall wart supply unit 9-12VDC I use battery only for field demonstrations.;-) Schematic, BOM, PCB, HEX see post #3...
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    First ever childproof  Burning Laser? ~100mW

    Re: First ever childproof  Burning Laser? ~10 Making log: http://www.instructables.com/id/Singers-ladder/
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    My DIY Spirograph

    ...and lots of smoke or ... dust ;-)
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    First ever childproof  Burning Laser? ~100mW

    Re: First ever childproof  Burning Laser? ~10 Nice work! I use key switch to lock my 15000V Jacob's ladder.
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