Recent content by BobW55

Yeah.... so I have noticed.

LOL..... True. trying to cut White Styrofoam (foam board) 405nm is suppose to do pretty good with it. My 455nm will go about 1mm deep then t just melts it (does not cut it). May have a look at IR diodes too.

Looking for a >1 watt 405nm The search continues.....

Just to follow up, I got a 455nm 10 watt Endurance laser. It will easily cut wood (several passes) etch and partially cut the foam board. If I use black core foam board it will cut the stuff all day. Still searching for a 405nm >1 watt module.

I have been looking at this one from Junktronics. While I have the ability to remove the diode. I do not have the ability to press it into a brass or copper sleeve. Or can it be done with some basic hand tools. Does anyone know of a manufacture that has a 1.5mw or greater 405nm laser module...

Is that actually a 1300mw @405nm? Where did you get it?

While we are at it, I have so 3+ glasses, where is a good place to get some shielding plastic. Building an enclosure for this thing but need a window to view through. I have searched a few places, but doubt it is quality stuff.

But try finding a good 2-3 watt diode/driver assembly

This is "SUPPOSEDLY" a 450nm diode @15000 mw, like I said probably closer to 8000 mw. I cut the stuff by knife now, but it involves placing the pattern on the board, holding it in place, slicing finger on new blade, cleaning up the mess and cutting. Since my original post, I have also found a...

I have searched all over the forum, and can not as of yet find a good answer to this. I want to cut and etch paper backed foam board with a diode NOT a Co2 laser. Yes Co2 would be the perfect choice, but very cost prohibitive to cut a 20"x30" sheet of foam board. From what I have been able to...

I know it was just "Think Geek" being GEEK, but how many idiots will actually try it !!

Ran across this while surfing. No wonder many states want to outlaw lasers. http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/41/tracker.shtml When you find the aircraft you would like to SkyTag™, simply select it. Then quickly look outside to make sure no black helicopters are approaching. If they are...

Looks just like my 30mw DX laser

I know many of you have stated that the DX200 can burn things. I would like to know how far away can it light a Black match, and how long till it ignites? Same for balloons and such.

The laser in it still works, but won't play games. Was going to pitch it, but then thought if the laser was worth it I would gut it first.