New here but not to lasers

[Arcdevilz]

Just wanted to say hello. I have a ton of mainly old school gas dinosaur lasers. A few high power argons and a AR/KR that puts out 4 watts @ 30 amps.
I find it pretty fascinating what has happened with lasers in the last few years mainly because of all the people who are tinkering around with diodes. In any case I also have an old Laserium 600 projector system. The system used to do the projections at the University of Nevada. The system has a 1 of two programmer. I am talking real old school tech here. In any case I hope to become familiar with some of you. I'll post some pics of my collection soon.

Peace.

 

[Coherent Light]

Welcome to LPF

 

[JLSE]

Its always nice to see experienced people join the forum.
Welcome to LPF, have a peak at the FAQ section, and enjoy your stay :beer:

Nice collection by the way, pics are always welcome here.


*EDIT

Forgot to mention, you have a 4W AR/KR. Its amazing if you think of it, the same
power can be had from a diode array, and can basically fit in the palm of your hand.

The laser in my avatar is a 2 diode setup which can hit over 3W of 445. I have another proto
of a 3 diode system that can hit 4.5W and is even smaller... Its great to live in this age.

 

[Arcdevilz]

Its great to live in this age.

I would say. I am really digging the small RGB builds. If only I had more free time. Been out of the laser scene three years and it goes haywire in a good way.

 

[millirad]

Good to see your collection. Welcome!

 

[ped]

welcome to LPF freind.

@wannaburn.....do you have a thread on your 3 445nm build? i'd love to see it.

/threadjack

 

[Gryphon]

@wannaburn....so the mystery laser box in your avatar is finally revealed :shhh: