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ArcticMyst Security by Avery

Dead 30mw green from ebay

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I couldn't resist it, I saw a basic green scanner being auctioned on ebay, seller said that the laser was not working, I thought it worth a punt :)
I picked it up for £30 ($60) thinking I could use it for parts....well within 20 minutes of getting it into my workshop I had a 70mw DX red labbie fitted @ £9 ($18). I have got to say for what it is and what it cost it is very good.  It has 100's of preprogramed patterns and a mic input.

I have had a quick look at the green module, the open can IR is working, I may have it all to pieces and see if anything can be done to resurect it, doubtful I know, but you have to play don't you?

I posted this mainly because I have seen various non working scanners advertised over the last few months and it shows it is possible to get a working scanner nice and cheaply.

Regards rog8811
 

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sounds like a bad or misaligned MCA then, who knows it may just need some fiddling to get it working again :)
 
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who knows it may just need some fiddling to get it working again
It would be nice to think so;)
I did try turning the IR LD housing in the heat sink to see if it would give any light... I think it will be a complete strip down. It will make a change from tearing DX modules appart.

Regards rog8811
 




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