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Use only a 30W or 40W iron. 1) It should already be pressed into a module, not just a bare diode. 2) Optional not required. 3) Don't wrap the wire around the pin. 4) Never use a heat gun or lighter, just brush it quick a couple of time with your soldering iron. Alan Edit: You could use one...

I said earlier I would post about another movie that Donald Pleasence was in. He played a part in this movie though Robert Duvall was the main character, the movie is THX 1138 made in 1971 and directed by George Lucas. If you never got to see it I highly recommend it. Alan

Looks suspicious to me, I don't believe in coincidence. Alan

Re: Where do you store your lasers? I keep mine in a Pelican case. http://laserpointerforums.com/f52/pelican-storm-case-im2200-pic-heavy-90406.html Alan

^ Yes having one with a digital display makes a huge difference. This is the one I use and is also one of the best: Efest LUC V4 Charger - Chargers - Batteries, Chargers, and PowerPax Carriers It can charge up to size 26650 but only two of those at a time, it can also fast charge your batteries...

Probably a BDR-209 16X or a S06J 12X, but I don't know for sure. Alan

That is some really impressive DIY work, you put a lot of time and effort into this. Alan

The Juno Spacecraft arrives at Jupiter on July 4th, if it survives orbital insertion we will have the best photos and data from Jupiter yet. It is hoped it will last for 20 months. Alan

Actor Anton Yelchin has passed away this morning at the age of 27 in a freak accident when he was leaving home for a rehearsal where his vehicle rolled back down the steep driveway crushing him. Alan

Thanks everyone for the nice comments. They do make it much easier, especially one with a lighted magnifier. Many of the cheap ones are no good and they always make the base too small but you can attach the base to something to make it more stable. Thanks Rich, yes the PLTB450B is great...

Hello Mark, welcome to LPF. Alan

My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. Alan

This was my last build and I should have posted this a long time ago, it's just difficult to spend the time to post a thread like this, but since I have these photos and am hoping to do another build I thought I would go ahead and post it. I had purchased three hosts from Mrcrouse a long time...

Yes I noticed, and I don't see it getting better anytime soon. I had hoped that the next generations would live in a good and peaceful world with Star Trek level technology were everyone's needs can be taken care of, but it is not to be. I now expect another world war and I think it will go on...

Hello Vator, welcome to LPF. Alan

I would think it was something other than the rain unless it was raining really hard. I used to use a plastic storage container next to my chair as a table, it has an indentation in the lid, I had my lasers all out there and I knocked over a full glass of beer next to the lasers and the lasers...

Thanks, we have a music thread here, if you're interested feel free to post there. http://laserpointerforums.com/f58/what-music-does-lpf-listen-83717.html People are always posting a song they like or just saying what they listen to. Alan

Yes I agree. I am 54, will be 55 in February I hope, unfortunately my life is nearing its end. I was 15 when that song came out. Alan

Your welcome, are you by any chance one of us older guys here? This song is from 1977: :crackup: Sorry I couldn't resist, your username brings back memories of the distant past. Welcome to LPF. Alan

Zathras, if you play your cards right, you too could eventually be allowed into the inner circle, where we experiment with advanced technology and plot world domination. Alan