Recent content by Gearloose

In this day & age of smartphone videos everywhere, I'm willing to bet that there is video of this asswipe on someone's phone. It might take an effort, but the perp could possibly be identified. Had he blinded her with a gun or knife, the cops would be all over this.

Thanks! I see that they have the dual protection goggles for <$60.00. My 532nm 301 is nominally a 5mw, but it is probably more than that. It will not burn anything though, so it's output is probably close to 5mw, or not too much higher. Do I really need to worry about IR at that low of a...

I'm not having much luck using the search feature, but I keep seeing references in the forums to "everyone's favorite $40 goggles." What $40 goggles would those be? From what I've learned, the common red, under $10 Ebay glasses may protect ok at 532nm, but provide little, if any, IR protection...

Ok, quick informal test report: The batteries must have been near full charge when I got them, After only an hour on the charger, they tested at 3.97 volts ea. I do not know what the actual output is, but the laser will not ignite a wooden kitchen match. The match head gets warm to the...

The 301 arrived in this afternoon's mail, exactly when it was supposed to. There was enough charge on one of the batteries to give it a quick test and determine it was not DOA. :) Both batteries are in the charger now. I'll give it a little more thorough test later this evening after they are...

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I ordered this 5mw laser from Ebay: 10 Mile 532nm 5mW 301 Green Laser Pointer Lazer Pen Beam 18650 Charger | eBay I haven't ordered a 50mw yet, but was leaning toward this one from Sci-Fi Laser, but it's currently sold out according to the website...

My main interest in lasers is related to my astronomy hobby. I was at a Messier Marathon star party last weekend with my brand new 12" scope and I saw two people using green lasers to point out objects in the sky. One laser was a 50mw & the other was a 5mw. I ordered a 5mw with batteries &...