Recent content by bogeymachine

got mine today, definitely NOT 5mw no LPM, but... closer to 50 than 5 based on qualitative comparison to an older certified 50 and one of Swim's "Supers" bogey out

good stuff, you guys rock! thanks for humoring a newb...see ya'll on the forums bogey out

Re: Swim's NEW Overspec 5mW Pen Shop *IN STOCK* PayPal sent Sunday, arrived today in perfect shape much brighter than my 50mw...me likey! Thank you Swim!

Indeed, I read your answers both here and on other threads. Your insight is valuable and helpful. My only issue with your hypothesis is that "cheap labor" is required to support an inverse relationship between demand and price. If demand goes up, price should go up unless, as you stated...

agreed, IR diodes have a huge application base agreed, diode binning creates a huge supply of low-spec product not suitable for (e.g.) targeting systems or other high performance application so the working theory is that Enthusiasts and Astronomers create enough demand to re-purpose the IR...

In the big picture...hell no, it doesn't matter much. Just making conversation. That said, large-scale demand of Laser products will influence the future of our hobby. Again, thanks for your discourse...Bogey out

exactly my point: Reds and Blues have broad application, I'm wondering what application(s) could drive the cost of Green down to where it is. I don't see greenies in barcode scanners or blu-ray or DVD burners... Who's paying for all the development and manufacturing costs for greenies? I...

ahhh, intelligent discourse - thank you! that's my problem. I just can't imagine that Enthusiast's money can drive the cost of greenies to where they are today. I'm wondering if someone's building smart ordinance that requires this much volume?

I think I understand the economics behind "cheap" red and blue lasers e.g. blu-ray and every barcode reader at WalMart. Question is: What supports green laser manufacturing economies? My mind reels with military and conspiracy theories. Your thoughts? Bogey out... p.s. Newbie sez "Thank...