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I should probably re-post this in that thread... didn't know there was a separate one for this build. :oops:

Re: FS: Star Trek Phaser Parts! 'Hot' Option Available! Or, Individual Parts... Holy Mother of God! :lasergun: I ordered the 1.5 amp 445 "Hot Option" from Jay a few weeks ago, and I finally got around to installing the diode (pre-installed in an AixiZ module, complete with leads, from Dave...

Hi dave, Diode received! :thanks: Outstanding service! Ordered on the 19th, received on the 23rd - and if yesterday weren't a Sunday, I'd have probably gotten it then. :gj: Thanks again! Doug

I retrieved said diode (installed in the appropriate AixiZ module, with leads soldered to its terminals) from my mailbox nary 15 minutes ago. :yh: I think at this point I'm leaning toward going with it as-is. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." I could see maybe down the line trying it out just...

After watching another video of this specific phaser in action (it was the video that LKY2009 posted), as well as a few other lasers of similar output power being fired indoors, I'm not nearly as concerned about things "bursting into flames." (Chalk it up to n00b naivete) :rolleyes: If a dual...

Absolutely. I don't take eye protection lightly, and I understand and respect the hazards that a 0.5W beam poses to the eyes. As long as I don't have to worry about the walls or the carpet bursting into flames... :eek: Yeah, I definitely wouldn't want to use anything cheap or hinky...

Hi Jay, How difficult do you think it would be to modify your phaser build to enable, say, two power settings - one at 1.5 A, and one at maybe 600 mA? The reason I ask is that I have concerns over being able to practically operate it in my home (which I definitely want to be able to do) at...

Hey Jay, Really appreciate the lightning response! :thanks: Okay, I think I just won the Newbie award. I thought the EzFocus adapter had a separate lens in addition to the primary lens in the AixiZ module. I didn't realize the lens went into the EzFocus adapter instead of in the AixiZ module...

Hey Jay, Thanks for the fast response! I'm definitely aware of the need for eye protection, especially at these outputs. My general approach is to treat any laser of class III B or above exactly the way I'd treat a loaded firearm: always assume it's "loaded," always be aware of where it's...

Hi Jay, I've been reading everything I could find on this forum over the last few days, specifically regarding anything connected with your Star Trek Phaser 'Hot' Option, so I could ask a few (hopefully) intelligent questions. As soon as I put the $$ together, I'll be placing my order. :sold...