WL Nano (100mW Red)

[danieldaniel]

Did you keep the laser 6" away from the LPM head? Heat will significantly throw off your readings

No, I did not! Doing that now.

 

[hwang21]

Make sure that the LPM reads 0.0 before you measure the laser's power. Also, make sure NOTHING, not even your breath, touches the sensor head

 

[danieldaniel]

Did you keep the laser 6" away from the LPM head? Heat will significantly throw off your readings

Just did it again from around 6 inches away... still 160.

 

[hwang21]

Huh. WL being overspec? That hasn't happened in a very long time... :thinking:

 

[danieldaniel]

Huh. WL being overspec? That hasn't happened in a very long time... :thinking:

I think it's something with my LPM, or something else I'm doing.

I really doubt it would be that overspec.

 

[hwang21]

Well, Lasersbee is a LPF member here... PM him

 

[danieldaniel]

Well, Lasersbee is a LPF member here... PM him

I think it's more likely that it's something I'm doing... I'm going to try and troubleshoot it later (getting some alligator clips so I don't have to hold the damn wires together).

 

[hwang21]

Oh yeah that would help. Just make sure the LPM reads 0 before you take your measurement

 

[danieldaniel]

Oh yeah that would help. Just make sure the LPM reads 0 before you take your measurement

Heh, it probably will. I was practically juggling the laser...

Ordered the alligator clips on amazon. Will be here Monday.