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I received my DX 30 mW Kaleidoscopic Laser (SKU 12337) today ;D It comes packaged as typical for DX with a couple aaa Cells.
Right off you notice the extra attachment on the output end of the pen and that the front part rotates in your fingers. This is a solid heavy pointer like a newish but without the dimples.
First, I removed the Kaleidoscope to measure power. With supplied cells, I read 27 mW of 532. With e2Lithium, It "jumped" to 35 mW !! Clean beam.
Now the fun --- I re-installed the kaleidoscope part and it becomes a hand held light show. The front part appears to contain 2 diffraction gratings. The front one rotates with your finger pressure to display a rotating fireworks show.
It appears that the diffracted output covers one square foot of wall at one foot. Wide spread for room usage. Makes for a good room show but probably not much outside especially limited to 35 mW.
This "pointer" with its Kaleidoscope measures 6.625" in length which is a little longer than a normal pointer. Still a fun show and the grating can be removed to output a single point.
This picture shows packaging and the grating removed. Another picture of the "pattern" will follow when dark here.
Mike
Right off you notice the extra attachment on the output end of the pen and that the front part rotates in your fingers. This is a solid heavy pointer like a newish but without the dimples.
First, I removed the Kaleidoscope to measure power. With supplied cells, I read 27 mW of 532. With e2Lithium, It "jumped" to 35 mW !! Clean beam.
Now the fun --- I re-installed the kaleidoscope part and it becomes a hand held light show. The front part appears to contain 2 diffraction gratings. The front one rotates with your finger pressure to display a rotating fireworks show.
It appears that the diffracted output covers one square foot of wall at one foot. Wide spread for room usage. Makes for a good room show but probably not much outside especially limited to 35 mW.
This "pointer" with its Kaleidoscope measures 6.625" in length which is a little longer than a normal pointer. Still a fun show and the grating can be removed to output a single point.
This picture shows packaging and the grating removed. Another picture of the "pattern" will follow when dark here.
Mike