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I think you absolutely nailed the cool science tool aesthetic. This is certainly one of a kind. It looks like a prop for an indie hard sci-fi film

Looks great! It reminds me of maybe 15 years ago when you'd find those laser pens on ebay/amazon that claimed to be blue but were just cheap 405's But this is the real deal🍻

Sorry to hear that... this thread reads like a bad dream. Best of luck. Hopefully you're able to keep the job and do without his interference

It looks like you aren't the first one with this idea of using lasers to repel birds:LOL::

Sounds like you need a "Sound Laser". Something to direct focused or collimated sound with low divergence at a narrow-range target:unsure:

Thanks for the tip🍻; sent him a message

Hey guys, I am looking to buy a custom heatsink that would fit inside the head of a 2D cell Maglite. Either one made to fit a 9mm diode via press, or one with a 12mm bore for a module to be set with a hex screw. Either would work nicely. If you have one or know of someone selling some - I'm...

Welcome to the world of lasers. And props for good discretion 🍻 Maybe when they're a little older and understand the dangers you guys can get more involved. Building a laser would make for a great project with them.

Glad to hear things worked out in the end 🍺

No worries; that is why I asked;) Don't let the weasel bother ya either. It's a darn shame something like him happened to LPF.

I was never much of a fan of violet lasers myself. Where'd you buy these from? (if you don't mind disclosing your source)

I think Giannis is right here. It's hard to say what killed the diode, but I would try to figure that out before replacing it. Especially if it was the driver that failed.

Like you said, the diode itself doesn't require much voltage but sometimes 1 battery is insufficient for both the voltage drops of the diode and driver.

Amazon ships fast these days!

Well you can try 2 rcr123a (16340) batteries and see what happens. These diodes are pretty tough