Just 'nother noob

[sci]

Hi all, I'm just 'nother noob that discovered this site via YouTube. I haven't looked about at lasers for a few years and am amazed at the progress. New colors (to me), 447nm, 473nm, 589nm, 593.5nm and infrareds! 'Course like many others I'm in love with the 473nm handhelds. I'm thinkin' it's time to maybe build a few lasers. I'll probably start with a green. I've been lurking a few days plus and see that some machinists offer body kits which is awesome.

My one descent laser is a 100mw Wicked Laser green, I bought a few years 'go.

And when did >5mw become illegal ta buy fully made? Crazy world.

Any easy plans for a green out there? I can read schematics, solder, and I've yet to lose any appendages with my Dremel!

 

[Morgan]

Welcome sci! :wave:There are plenty of hosts, and tutorials, and posts on other people's builds to get a good idea on what to do. You often have to hunt for the stuff using the search button and trawling but it's all there somewhere.

Read the stickies too, they often have links to commonly asked questions and other sources of info.

Have a look in the, 'Pro Shop', 'Buy/Sell/Trade', 'Reviews', and, 'Companies', sections for where to get your kit.

There are a couple of options for a green build, Rayfoss do a waterproof host for a green module, as do Odicforce.com and I'm sure there are others. It's just a matter of choosing a green module from any number of suppliers and buying some rechargeable batteries and you're away! Again, there are guides on buying too. In short, you have to read, read, then someone will tell you to read some more! LPF likes to help those that help themselves! If you can't find it by searching then ask.

I hope you have an enjoyable time here and look forward to seeing the choices you make!

M

 

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