Recent content by lasercraft

djQUAN: That's a good thought, but aren't lab-style lasers always large? A larger laser wouldn't fit into the frame as is; it would require lots of modifications to the project. Cyparagon: The ratings of the adapter are 3 volts, 700 mA. I measured the open-circuit voltage output, with a...

Recently I built an art project which I call a "Laser Frame," to hang on my wall. See the attached images. Inside the frame is a green laser pointer, which I bought at Radio Shack: Green Laser Pointer : Laser Pointers | RadioShack.com The laser is battery-powered, but I'd like to use it with a...

Speedy: When I used the laser with a DC adaptor, I matched up the voltage. The laser uses two AAA batteries, so it's 3 volts, and I'm using a 3 volt DC adaptor. Leodashan: Thanks, I'm glad you like it. :) Maybe at some point I'll put bigger mirrors in it, or more mirrors. I guess I'm getting...

Can I get some further advice about DC adaptors (wall warts) and heat sinks? With the current laser, the green one, I've tried connecting it to a DC adaptor. It works, but it seems to automatically shut itself off after a while. Is this because it's overheating? If so, how would I go about using...

Thanks, I'm glad you like the project. Yes, the pointer is a pen-style pointer. It fits into a compartment at the bottom of the frame. I'm attaching another photo, with the top and bottom panels removed, to show you what I mean. It's 1/2" diameter and about 6.5" long. So, yes, another pen-style...

I want to buy a violet laser pointer, and I'm hoping someone can recommend one to buy. This is for an art project which I call a "Laser Frame." Right now, it's essentially complete, and is hanging on my wall, and has a green laser pointer in it. See the attached image. What I'd like to do is...