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Arctic's Open Source RGB Laser Host

Radim said:
Bob: Without any doubt. I admire Arctic's work every time I see this host. :drool: There was a lot of effort and R&D done to get this. And as this is open source, that is definitely huge contribution to community. However I would prefer metal as material
3D: Do you see this as opportunity for some long term project? Developing cheap metal printer... :whistle: ;)
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I can only imagine how much work went into the design of this host. Yes, it's a great contribution to the laser community. When I first saw Arctic's post I instantly feel in love with it, it was a long term dream to add one to my collection, so pleased to be able to acquire one. :)

Can't speak about cheap metal printers, don't know that much about them. Hopefully one day, they will become affordable. Think when they do, it will open up a world of cool things to print. Probably be the next real money maker. :thinking:

ArcticDude said:
Radim, here is your printer: EOS M 400-4

Just few M€ investment :whistle:

It only weights aprox. 4900kg and it has very low power consumption - max. 45kW

Could you order one of EOS M 400-4 tomorrow? I have few print orders for you :D
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Chiming in here;
45kw's generator, they sell those on eBay for 3-5 thousand. But,
it still looks looks it's a little out of my price range, (for now anyways.) :)

The printer, well gotta feed the beast first. :)
 
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Start the drum roll, just received the tracking number from ArcticDude. Looking forward to having fun with this unit. :D

A shout out to ArcticDude for the quick build of this host, just add diode(s) and we have photons.:D
 
BobMc said:
Start the drum roll, just received the tracking number from ArcticDude. Looking forward to having fun with this unit. :D

A shout out to ArcticDude for the quick build of this host, just add diode(s) and we have photons.:D
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Bob, Did you buy the RGB laser that printed Arctic?
I mean complete with everything!
 
3DLaSeRBuiLDeR said:
Wow fantastic ! How much did you spend all inclusive?
Only for curiosity by no means!
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It's an expensive hobby, but a fun one. I don't discuss prices with anybody expect the buyer and seller. Sorry

But I am planning on do a review when I get this unit up and running. Going to be a real addition to my collection. :)
 
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Actually I didn't sell anything to Bob. I only helped Bob out and assembled all electronics to it. I didn't get a dime of it.

I even send my M2, M3 & M4 Allen Keys for Bob and now I'll have to buy new Allen Keys for myself. :D :D

There is full part list on #1 post and you can calculate price from there
 
ArcticDude said:
Actually I didn't sell anything to Bob. I only helped Bob out and assembled all electronics to it. I didn't get a dime of it.

I even send my M2, M3 & M4 Allen Keys for Bob and now I'll have to buy new Allen Keys for myself. :D :D

There is full part list on #1 post and you can calculate price from there
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Now if feel kinda bad Arctic, I was expecting you to make a fair profit. I do thank-you though. I didn't expect you to take tools out of your own tool box, that's going the extra mile for sure! If ever you need something, give me a shout and I'll see what I can do. Thanks again for your time a expertise. I can't thank you enough. :thanks: :thanks: :thanks: :thanks: :thanks:
 
No worries Bob, those Allen Keys probably cost few bucks. So there is no big losses.
I don't know how easy is find Metric tools in US, but I can tell you that ain't easy to find SAE tools in Metric system country. That's why I put those tools in there (and bunch of spare bolts & nuts etc)

And I don't want that first thing you'll have to do when you get back to home, is go to local toolshop to try to find Metric tools that you can put the host together. :wave:
 
ArcticDude said:
No worries Bob, those Allen Keys probably cost few bucks. So there is no big losses.
I don't know how easy is find Metric tools in US, but I can tell you that ain't easy to find SAE tools in Metric system country. That's why I put those tools in there (and bunch of spare bolts & nuts etc)

And I don't want that first thing you'll have to do when you get back to home, is go to local toolshop to try to find Metric tools that you can put the host together. :wave:
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Well I more than appreciate that. But to give up your tools, oooch! :)

We can find both SAE and metric here fairly easily, that's what makes buying tools so expensive you have buy both sets because so many things have both size nuts/bolts on them, it can get real frustrating, but to part with your tools, I'm not sure I could! :)
 
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wasn't that bad loss 5 USD in first shop I visited :D

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BobMc said:
It's an expensive hobby, but a fun one. I don't discuss prices with anybody expect the buyer and seller. Sorry

But I am planning on do a review when I get this unit up and running. Going to be a real addition to my collection. :)
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It seems right ! No problem Bob!
 
ArcticDude said:
wasn't that bad loss 5 USD in first shop I visited :D

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These I have too! Use to mount 3D printers since they often and always have hexagonal screws!
The top is commonly used throughout the world mostly in Italy, the bottom use it in China and Japan!
 
ArcticDude said:
wasn't that bad loss 5 USD in first shop I visited :D

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Ok, well 5 isn't that bad, glad you got them replaced. Not as bad as giving up a laser, but it's a close second! :)


3DLaSeRBuiLDeR said:
It seems right ! No problem Bob!
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Glad you understand, thanks:)

3DLaSeRBuiLDeR said:
These I have too! Use to mount 3D printers since they often and always have hexagonal screws!
The top is commonly used throughout the world mostly in Italy, the bottom use it in China and Japan!
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Tools rule. Without them you can't build no lasers. :D
 
ArcticDude said:
Host assembly was much more harder task than I remembered.
I also was a bit worried that all installed electronics are working and since Bob Laser unit was delivered straight to Bob's address I couldn't be sure if controllers work or not.
-Only option was dismantel my RGB and borrow my Opt Laser RGB unit for test that if Bob's host and electronics are fully functional and working.
Bob's RGB host emitted it's first photons few minutes ago!
What a feeling, huh. :wave:
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Excellent work once again buddy, those shots look awesome.
Bob's gonna be very happy.

I think I told you that I bought two RGB units didn't I?
Once I finish my Genesis Project I may ask you for some help to build a unit like your one.

Can't have too many RGB lasers now can we?

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Excited for you Bob. ArcticDude, you are doing such a good job. Keep it up. :beer:
 
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