Recent content by Jesse

Which brand/type is that (RGB?) laser ArcticDude? By the way, the pictures look amazing, the snow really gives it that WOW! effect. Keep them coming.

I'd rather have a diode with a sharp and clear dot and full output power with a decreased life then one with a fuzzy dot and reduced output power because of a damaged laser diode window, that has a little longer life. That's why I did try it. And luckily I succeeded.

SOLVED: Help with blurry 1W 445nm UPDATE: Today I decided to remove the diode glass from my 445nm 1W diode. Finally after some very fine poking and scraping, I can proudly say that it worked! In future when the lens is dirty I will just use some compressed air. So you may wonder how did I do...

Okay, then I will probably just normally use it, until I build the confidence and make some free time to sit down and spend some time replacing the diode when it is going to irritate me enough or when it’s on the point of not bring able to burn anymore. For now I will look around for some...

Haha no problem, yeah I know that, and I will leave it as it is right now until members with more knowlegde on de-canning chime in.

To get back to the topic, i’ve reed threads that mention members like DTR etc that do de-canning of laser diodes. Is it worth to let those people de-can my 445nm 1W diode? Maybe to keep it spare for a future build, or to be able to continue using it in the laser when the diode is fixed.

Oops, missed that thread.

Yeah, I already have 3 10440 batteries. Which color and mW do you like the most? Mind sharing some beam pictures in daylight/at night?

Yeah I noticed that too. I think I will go for a Sanwu Pocket Series. Any other recommendations for small high(ish) output power lasers of which the beam is clearly visible and that can light matches? My budget is no more then 100 euro’s. Including shipping and (new) safety gear.

Okay I understand. Thank you.

Yes, unfortunately, a hard learning proces, but so be it. Both of you have far more experience then me, and you both know far more then I do. So I will stick tightly to your advice.

Okay, Thanks for the info. Which color would you recommend for my use? Some close and distance burning and good beam visability. Maybe a higher power green? Or something else?

Wow, thank you for your loving words and the free magazine. It is Jesse, without the i, but it’s no big deal, I understood that you were talking to me.

It still burns the things I want, it only doesn’t make a sharp and clean dot. Do you recommend the scraping, or would you advice doing nothing, because I am sure that I would break it if I am trying to replace the diode. Does this laser actually make a nice platform for future upgrades? For your...

Hello, Today while i was cleaning my laser diode window, I forgot to take the batteries out (future cleaning will be without battery cap so the batteries simply can’t even stay in). So while I was cleaning the lens diode window (because I suspected it has became dirty after unscrewing my lens...