Hi people, Id like to introduce myself.
Im 33 year old Aussie, And been interested in lasers since I can remember(literally). As Einstein said 'A splendid light has dawned on me'. :can:
Im glad I found this forum, Hopefully it will give me a chance to meet like minded people. Lasers are the best light of any kind. And IMHO people who use them for better purposes are most likely to be technically minded.
I am in the middle of an Electronics course(I should have done this 16 years ago).
I built my first laser kit (5mW He-Ne) when I was 15-16, It was bought from Oatley Electronics in Sydney and shipped to me by post, It took 2 days(Happy days). If I plugged the IC in, It would have worked first go
It was absolutely awesome it blew away the 1mw diodes that cost almost the same, It simply mesmerized people. Just to be clear I NEVER pointed it at anything vehicular, Not even from over a 1Km away.
Now Im stuck with a dilemma cause by arsehats pointing newer and much more powerful lasers at stuff they shouldn't. One day ill probably go to jail for almost killing someone trying to get them self on the news with a laser. I will not hesitate, I will seriously hurt these people. And take/steal their laser. It kind of scares me because I think someday its going to happen. :cryyy:
Anyway, I have a genuine interest in making lasers do stuff, I have an idea that can only be done with a laser in the 500mw to 2Watt power level, That may increase as I gain more knowledge in electronics.
I now have a more hope in getting a laser with this power through a loop hole in the 'Customs (Prohibited Imports) Amendment Regulations 2008 (No. 3)' thingy, Some pea brain has set up.:yabbmad:
Anyway Again hopefully im back in action(In a room with no windows and as much safety as needed.
Cheers people
Im 33 year old Aussie, And been interested in lasers since I can remember(literally). As Einstein said 'A splendid light has dawned on me'. :can:
Im glad I found this forum, Hopefully it will give me a chance to meet like minded people. Lasers are the best light of any kind. And IMHO people who use them for better purposes are most likely to be technically minded.
I am in the middle of an Electronics course(I should have done this 16 years ago).
I built my first laser kit (5mW He-Ne) when I was 15-16, It was bought from Oatley Electronics in Sydney and shipped to me by post, It took 2 days(Happy days). If I plugged the IC in, It would have worked first go
It was absolutely awesome it blew away the 1mw diodes that cost almost the same, It simply mesmerized people. Just to be clear I NEVER pointed it at anything vehicular, Not even from over a 1Km away.
Now Im stuck with a dilemma cause by arsehats pointing newer and much more powerful lasers at stuff they shouldn't. One day ill probably go to jail for almost killing someone trying to get them self on the news with a laser. I will not hesitate, I will seriously hurt these people. And take/steal their laser. It kind of scares me because I think someday its going to happen. :cryyy:
Anyway, I have a genuine interest in making lasers do stuff, I have an idea that can only be done with a laser in the 500mw to 2Watt power level, That may increase as I gain more knowledge in electronics.
I now have a more hope in getting a laser with this power through a loop hole in the 'Customs (Prohibited Imports) Amendment Regulations 2008 (No. 3)' thingy, Some pea brain has set up.:yabbmad:
Anyway Again hopefully im back in action(In a room with no windows and as much safety as needed.
Cheers people
