Recent content by jasons first build

Thanks. To 2COR C4 V6 I've got a comprehensive list of what to buy and where to get it so hopefully my next post will be showing off my first laser. Hopefully it will be a working first laser!

Someone suggested the phr and the rkcstr driver set to 100 ma. The one I found says it automatically adjusts from 85 to 400 ma. I think. I need to double check that. I do want to add the heatsink just to get the feel for it. Thanks for the input. Its nice to see some union brothers out here. LU...

I can't thank all of you enough. I think my first build is going to be the easiest and least labor intensive just to get my feet wet. I am looking into the phr-830 sled. I found an aixiz module and a rkcstr driver for about 20 bucks. I'm still investigating heatsinks. I'm trying to do as much...

Thanks for the suggestions. I just read up a little and realized that more homework is needed. Sorry to inconvenience anyone. Appreciate all of the advice

Hey everyone. I'm new to the forums and to the laser world so I thought id introduce my self. I'm a 28 year old union pipefitter from california. I'm very interested in starting a new hoby and figured lasers would be cool. Any advice and ponters would be great. A diagram of what goes where would...

I'm interested in building a relatively inexpensive burning laser. I was hoping someone can give me advice on where to start and what to buy. I've never tried this but think it would be a fun hobby. I don't want to spend too much because WHEN I mess this up I don't want it to be an expensive...