It's luck of the draw really. 1000 lasers may make it through customs and yours might be the one they catch.
Certain websites are on a list of known illegal imports and will always have their packages checked. Taking the label off it doesn't help if they test the output.
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Mine has been prominent for about 4 years now. Basically everything in my vision is morphing or 'breathing' constantly. If I get tired or anxious the problem gets worse but it's always noticeable. If I stare at something for a while the effect builds up until I can't make anything out. Makes...
Gas lasers are old technology, slowly being phased out by diodes that can reach higher powers. They have great divergence, rare wavelengths and if you have a bare HeNe tube, they are a piece of art.
They are pricey because they are getting rarer and are now becoming historical. We are willing...
Electro: You should look into getting a tripod and clamp. You can set it up to point where you want with little chance of it moving and the clamp can hold the momentary button in too.
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Welcome :beer:
Here's some links to good safety goggles.
OEM Laser Systems
Laser Safety Industries
THORLabs
Survival Laser
They aren't cheap, but you can't put a price on your eyesight.
As for the 473, if you are looking for a long duty cycle, you might be better off going with a lab...
Welcome to the forum :beer:
Glad to see you here, although if I were in your position, electronics would not be my choice :D
Please make sure that while you are enjoying your lasers, you also enjoy your eyes and protect them!
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Thanks for the compliments guys. It's a labour of love. Next step is learning how to anodize.
I just started on an Arctic clone for Fiddy :) It's gonna look real nice
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