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Re: Drone Attack Laser That didn't work out too well for one Kentucky Man; he was Arrested for Shooting Drone Out of the Sky: William Merideth arrested after shooting down $1,800 drone hovering over sunbathing daughter - Washington Times Assuming you could take out the drone with your...

Hollywood is fake ???? Say it isn't so !!! :D Bob Diaz

Check out this thread: http://laserpointerforums.com/f44/how-i-built-my-first-laser-93387.html and remember to read AND follow all the safety tips. Bob Diaz

I take great pride in engineering, building, and doing it safely with lasers. Any brain dead moron can purchase these through the internet and do something really stupid. I keep thinking one of these days, some moron will ruin it for all of us once the unthinkable happens. :cryyy: Bob Diaz

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Already the time delay for gunshots is used to find where a gun was fired. This requires multiple microphones in a given area to measure the time before the gunshot is heard. Lasers are a bit more complex, but multiple HD video cameras from different locations could pick up the location of the...

There is no limit to the number of STUPID people out there. :wtf: The News Media could help by showing any story of anyone charged with this crime and saying they face possible jail time as a result. Maybe some of the morons will get it through their thick heads that this is NOT a joke. My...

The 2 videos so far are so cool. I first came up with the idea with my homemade 107mW Green Laser. I was testing it out and pointed it at my wife's red candle. I could not bun through, but I did melt the wax a bit. This raised the logical question of how much power would it take to burn...

Can your laser melt a hole through a candle? Just for fun can any of your lasers do this? Assume the candle is vertical and the laser's hole is horizontal through the candle. The beam may have to be slightly off to one side to avoid hitting the wick. If yes, what is the minimum amount of...

I wanted to add this to the thread in the event someone decides to build this... Safety Glasses are a must!!! This laser will make you blind in a split second. One surprise reflection will kill your eyesight. Safety Glasses are worth the money: Some low cost glasses, LSG02: Laser Safety...

There isn't a "LIKE" button for me to click, but if there was I'd click on it. Building your own is tons of fun. I know many people on this forum have been doing it for years, but like you I've just started building too. Sincerely, Bob Diaz

I measured the voltage regulator at 115 degrees F (46 C) after running for 5 minutes. That's well under the maximum limit of 125 degrees C (257 degrees F) in the specification sheet. While I could attach it to the LD heatsink, it's not really necessary. Now when I build my 1.6W laser, I did...

The electronics behind this, not counting the laser or heat sink, cost me about $5. I purchase parts in bulk for many projects and get them from All Electronics, an electronics surplus store. All Electronics | Electronic and Electro-Mechanical Parts and Supplies at Discount Prices The...

I used the 405-G-2 Lens and I have no idea how many element lens it is. The "dot" is more of a green line. I'm at work right now, so it will have to wait until I get home to take a shot of it. For some reason I forgot to grab a shot of the "dot". While I'd rather see a dot, because the...

Thanks for the link. Like many links, if I don't save it somewhere, I lose it and can't find it again. In my case I plan on more builds and the head-sink is ideal for what I'm doing. Bob Diaz

Thanks !!! I have a great deal of respect for those who build the handheld flashlight style lasers. However, my building style is to make more of the desktop lab style lasers. The Z-Bold Heat sink (also found at other stores) works VERY well and is easy to put into a design. I like the fact...

How I Built My First Laser Building you own laser is a rewarding experience. Not only is there a coolness to seeing what you built, but there's the ability to chose and set your own design parameters to your own build. If you have built other electronics projects, you'll find that building...

Because of school work, I teach, and I was gone for a week on spring break, it took me a while to finish the project. I'll have a write-up coming along later, but for now here's the first video of my first build: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRrG2y5DHEk Bob Diaz

Oh my gosh ... that is so crazy and fun too. I love it, but I don't think I'll be building one. I have enough trouble keeping a quad-copter flying without crashing. Bob Diaz

OK, I should have put in the little smile face to let others know I was being sarcastic. Allowing yourself to go blind in one eye is about as smart as allowing yourself to cut off one hand. :evil: I have and use the proper laser safety glasses. Bob Diaz