Well I got the problem report back from Nova. It is as follows for all those curious.
Customer’s Problem
Technician’s Diagnosis
Probable cause of problem
Possible Solution
Prob. of success
Repair Cost or attempt
Results/ Comments
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Comments...
My alpha 125 went haywire and it has a big oddly shaped dot now. This picture (which didnt come out as well as I would have liked) shows its dot next to a properly functioning dot from an X-125. What do you think this is?
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o291/ecksnine/IMG_2202.jpg
Re: Nova Alpha 125 question. How far away should I
Yeah, you're right. The only thing I cut was a piece of tape, and I didn't look at it. As far as the baloons, I stopped after 3 or 4 for fear of hurting my eyes. The glasses should be here monday. I think ill have to keep things as simple as...
Re: Nova Alpha 125 question. How far away should I
Ok. I guess ill get out the scale and go buy a magnifying glass. I didnt think i would ever have to use my metric scale for anything besides technical drawings.. The problem is I havent gotten my eye protection in the mail yet, so I dont know...
How far away should I be able to pop a black wal mart baloon?
My laser was rated by nova at 139mw constant, but I cant pop a baloon farther than 5 feet away. Close up it pops them pretty much instantly, any distance and it struggles. Is this normal?