Yeah, I had considered that but I know a handful of people at PL and I myself am generally unknown there. I think I have a total of five or six posts there. As it turns out, it was actually someone at PL who introduced me to Goldenstar. I think (I have slept a few times since then) I may have...
Mimi from Goldenstar dropped me a line by email a few days back asking how things were going. She was also asking if there was anything she could do for me (sell to). I have kicked the idea of putting together another small GB with her ever since I tested the 1.3w red we got from GS. Although I...
I will be taking the signature poster to the copy shop in a few days and having some nice poster sized copies made. Anyine who participated and wants one let me know and I will mail them one a gratis.
The xontents have certainly changed. Pretty cool. There is some really good stuff in here I...
Just curious what mode it is hopping to? I hear that the output increases at the higher modes and was wondering if that seems to be the case with yours.
These things can be finicky for sure. Both of mine are very battery sensitive. Be sure you are using a good high discharge rate Panny or...
Sorry, was out of town this weekend and just now had a chance to check emails and respond on the thread.
Yes, I have news. Here is the news: I am not going to invest any time or effort into another group buy right now. Some for reasons relating to Dragon Laser but mostly personal. First...
I haven't had much to report really. From the time of the original post I estimated a month before I would be ready to kick off a formal Group buy, possibly sooner if I had overwealming interest early on. No overwealming interest early on but enough to believe this will hit the needed numbers...
Pretty cool. I recently did a group buy with Goldenstar for a "1.5w" 532 for around $460, we got three of these units and the lowest of the three is outputting 2.7w and the highest is just over 3w. Driver and everything you need to laze is included. Retail is right around $500 IIRC. Although...
Build it and they will come.....don't worry, the buyers are here. I am willing to bet that at the time this one closes there will be two or three latecomers wishing they could have gotten in too. There will probably be enough interest for a round three.
Since Adam is out, unless I am missing something, it appears the box makes it full circle back to me here shortly. I will go ahead and plan on recharging the box and setting it up for a second go around. I will start a brand new thread for #2 and post links here.
Nice job. Great host for a rare laser. I have a 589 Spartan from DL I am thinking about having someone dissect out the guts and put into a custom host. Do you think you could do something like this and buid it into this host or similar?
Yes I did, it has been a long week. Been working 14hr night shifts for the past seven days and haven't taken the time to respond to several people including you. Sorry. I am still considering what to make of things as well.
Will touch base with you soon.
JM
Looks like there is already five serious participants wanting in on a second. I haven't heard back from Adam in a couple days, probably his weekend off. Waiting to hear if he will be offering any free merchandise for a giveaway like I mentioned.