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Hello all!
My name is Trevor, 30 years old from Folsom (Northern California).
Have been a long-time lurker on the forums, but recently acquired my first high-power laser and felt like I was overdue to introduce myself.
Have always been fascinated by lasers, but only really began really playing within them about a year ago. After a fair bit of research I ended up purchasing a small 150mw 535nm. Although fun to play with, it really didn't scratch the itch I'd received from reading forum posts and checking out pictures in the enchanted beam thread. I wanted more.
Bit the bullet and ordered a Sanwu 7w 455nm w/ G7 Lens and x3 beam expander. Arrived yesterday which was perfect, considering the two sets of eagle pair glasses I also ordered had only just arrived on Monday. Glad I didn't have to test my patience/self discipline.
Waited late enough (2:30 AM) to feel comfortable doing a quick video with the laser mounted in the garage, focused on the neighbors (wet) fence across the street so I could quickly walk the beam without worrying too much someone would walk outside. My fun was cut short when I was scared inside by the police helicopter who just happened to fly over as I was walking back. Glad I resisted the urge to point this thing to the stars!
sorry about the vertical-video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afiIQCX0yRE
Was very impressed the beam intensity and divergence. Still need to play with the focal adjustment and beam expander, but it's obvious that this is a high-quality laser with A-LOT of power behind it. Definitely not a toy!
Looking forward to chatting with you folks as I learn more about this great hobby
Cheers!
My name is Trevor, 30 years old from Folsom (Northern California).
Have been a long-time lurker on the forums, but recently acquired my first high-power laser and felt like I was overdue to introduce myself.
Have always been fascinated by lasers, but only really began really playing within them about a year ago. After a fair bit of research I ended up purchasing a small 150mw 535nm. Although fun to play with, it really didn't scratch the itch I'd received from reading forum posts and checking out pictures in the enchanted beam thread. I wanted more.
Bit the bullet and ordered a Sanwu 7w 455nm w/ G7 Lens and x3 beam expander. Arrived yesterday which was perfect, considering the two sets of eagle pair glasses I also ordered had only just arrived on Monday. Glad I didn't have to test my patience/self discipline.
Waited late enough (2:30 AM) to feel comfortable doing a quick video with the laser mounted in the garage, focused on the neighbors (wet) fence across the street so I could quickly walk the beam without worrying too much someone would walk outside. My fun was cut short when I was scared inside by the police helicopter who just happened to fly over as I was walking back. Glad I resisted the urge to point this thing to the stars!
sorry about the vertical-video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afiIQCX0yRE
Was very impressed the beam intensity and divergence. Still need to play with the focal adjustment and beam expander, but it's obvious that this is a high-quality laser with A-LOT of power behind it. Definitely not a toy!
Looking forward to chatting with you folks as I learn more about this great hobby
Cheers!