BodhiSci
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Glad to have found this little niche o'laser light. I have been reading rather obsessively for weeks... I am grateful for the free info and camaraderie or whatever it is that hobbyists share together.
I'm a 34 yo U of A student and researcher in Tucson, AZ. (Anyone here? Would really like to meet up and see some new wavelengths, models, etc.) I'm into aquariums (African Cichlid tank and a beginner guppy/tetra/xray/shrimp), mycology, neuroscience, supplements and nootropics (the good ones not bs), I've had 1 Giant Asian praying mantis (more someday soon).
I really really wanted lasers as a kid but didn't get any till later. Now that things are more accessible it is pretty awesome! Younger people don't know what they've got usually.
I've had a strong green pen for awhile and a cheap keychain red.
Just got a red Laser 303 650nm in the mail ($8) expecting a 532nm and 405nm within a few days ($35 total).
I really respect these things now. The 303 I got is very strong (right now at least) and I can't believe how far it goes. I'm definately treating it like a gun. Looking at glasses now (A MUST). I am pretty sure my eyes have hurt very slightly from the green and now the red one tonight, even being careful.
Looking to build a high powered blue in the weeks to come...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYuvHFiyfoQ
I like this one though it uses a M140 (2W) and uses a weaker driver for some reason so it is really just over 1W. Not sure about the lens... If I can get away with the acryllic then I will prob do that. Getting quite expensive with the 3 lens or G2 single.... So many choices\decisions and things to learn!
Anyways, glad to be here. Thanks
BodhiSci
I'm a 34 yo U of A student and researcher in Tucson, AZ. (Anyone here? Would really like to meet up and see some new wavelengths, models, etc.) I'm into aquariums (African Cichlid tank and a beginner guppy/tetra/xray/shrimp), mycology, neuroscience, supplements and nootropics (the good ones not bs), I've had 1 Giant Asian praying mantis (more someday soon).
I really really wanted lasers as a kid but didn't get any till later. Now that things are more accessible it is pretty awesome! Younger people don't know what they've got usually.
I've had a strong green pen for awhile and a cheap keychain red.
Just got a red Laser 303 650nm in the mail ($8) expecting a 532nm and 405nm within a few days ($35 total).
I really respect these things now. The 303 I got is very strong (right now at least) and I can't believe how far it goes. I'm definately treating it like a gun. Looking at glasses now (A MUST). I am pretty sure my eyes have hurt very slightly from the green and now the red one tonight, even being careful.
Looking to build a high powered blue in the weeks to come...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYuvHFiyfoQ
I like this one though it uses a M140 (2W) and uses a weaker driver for some reason so it is really just over 1W. Not sure about the lens... If I can get away with the acryllic then I will prob do that. Getting quite expensive with the 3 lens or G2 single.... So many choices\decisions and things to learn!
Anyways, glad to be here. Thanks
BodhiSci
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