I need to learn more optics theory for calculations other than what I already did but I get the point :) His eye protection is sick. He looks like a character from post apocalyptic world in his welders helmet :D
Thank you. This was helpful I will get a focusable one and googles. FPV is nice, but googles will be easier to use. I will do some more research this weekend.
I was also wondering If I decided to pull off the fiber cable, will I break the laser? I don't want to hurt it and never tried.
And...
After opening this thread many people cautioned me that my IR flashligth project could become environmental hazard to myself and others if I were not careful. This got me thinking and I did some calculations.
Let's compare my flashlight project to 5mw laser pointer (cat toy).
If 5mw laser laser...
No worries. I don't easily get offended. And you guys are right. It is dangerous and there are not many good uses for that thing as a flashlight.
I don't know how I stumbled over the Styropyros video, but when I saw it I was fascinated. I was like if he can do it can I do it too...
Now I am...
This is the exact model that I have "COHERENT FAP 800 FAP800-L-16W-800-830nm +/-.1 1.1mw FIBER COUPLED DIODE LASER (as on the picture in my first post)
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The beam out of the fiber cable is collimated to burn things at about 6-7 inches. Then the beam diameter gets too large.
I tried cheap...
Dude, I am no DR. Evil and I don't have phallic shaped rocket like Jeff Bezos does :D
Also my laser is not fully invisible. It is 800nm so, it is still dimly visible with a naked eye.
I totally share your sentiment and I am thankful that you guys care enough to warn the newbie. I understand how dangerous collimated IR lasers can be but I am being very careful.
I power the laser in my basement, and use camera to look through my FPV googles. So there is no risk to anyone.
I am new to this hobby and pretty much know nothing compared to some of the more experienced users on this forum. So any feedback will be greatly appreciated.
I want to replicate Styropyro’s project that he showcased in his video “100% Invisible IR death ray laser!”.
I already purchased 16W...