Working lightsaber created

[herm0016]

i just want the diode so i can have my cnc laser cutter...

 

[bigi]

In for 1. Thanks OP.

 

[Dubb]

i just want the diode so i can have my cnc laser cutter...

I was wondering about this as well. 1W actually isn't much for a laser cutter, and it's a much shorter wavelength than is usually used for cutters, but I would think it could handle thick papers an maybe chipboard/thin wood at a slow enough speed if properly focused.

But yeah, as a gizmo, these things are horrible accidents waiting to happen. you could blind someone near instantly from 200m away, and few people understand how easy it is for a reflection to go somewhere unintended.

 

[Ruptga]

A supersoaker full of gasoline plus this laser attached to it would be awesome.

I like the way you think

 

[SunnyD]

My friend ordered one of these a couple days ago. I'll update AT when he burns his eyes out.

 

[sdifox]

In other news, sources inside the FAA confirmed all pilots will be required to wear Laser safety glasses due to asshats shining powerful lasers at planes during takeoff and landing.

 

[Rubycon]

i just want the diode so i can have my cnc laser cutter...

LOL you can get much higher powers with 808nm bars.

The only thing making this attractive is it's pretty blue.

 

[Newbian]

The real question is "Does it cut through blast doors like a hot knife through butter?".

 

[Rubycon]

For about the cost of three of these lasers you can buy the projector with 24 diodes. Does not take much to do this!

http://img823.imageshack.us/gal.php?g=dsc05435o.jpg

 

[Kaido]

For about the cost of three of these lasers you can buy the projector with 24 diodes. Does not take much to do this!

http://img823.imageshack.us/gal.php?g=dsc05435o.jpg

Why did the Superman theme song just start playing in my head?

 

[sdifox]

Told you people Rubycon is the wrong person to piss off.

 

[Rubycon]

Told you people Rubycon is the wrong person to piss off.

Oh those 24 1 watt beams are harmless. Now if they are working as an ion painter and you're about to be on the receiving end of a 55+ YJ x-ray laser then you won't even have the time to think how far your ashes will fly about!

 

[Arkaign]

I think this thing stuffed up a coochie would be more effective than teeth as an anti-rape kit.

 

[ScottSwing]

For about the cost of three of these lasers you can buy the projector with 24 diodes. Does not take much to do this!

http://img823.imageshack.us/gal.php?g=dsc05435o.jpg

What model of projector is that?

 

[mizzou]

There is an easy way around this, build a series of 6 or 12 of these lasers in a ring and in the center have a resistant shaft with a reflective/absorbant disk at top

that way it doesn't go on for millenia but you can still whack someone and burn the crap out of them

 

[Rubycon]

What model of projector is that?

Casio XJ-A130

 

[Rubycon]

This kind of sounds like a light saber!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NERHmjIftU4&

If you touch it death is certain too!

 

[alkemyst]

fuck the saber...you just need the FORCE!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kujH0ScAi0

 

[PieIsAwesome]

So can terrorists buy these and blind our soldiers?

 

[Rubycon]

First shipment of these is arriving to users and its performance is rather underwhelming according to laser aficionados.

Beam quality is poor, highly divergent and has considerable astigmatism. Typically these multimode diodes are moderately astigmatic however the simple collimation has no correction. Videos showing this are beginning to appear as well as rather lackluster "burning" performance. With a direct diode laser having the ability to "focus" is essential and this product does not allow this. You get what you pay for. (some people may not even get that!)

 

[Kirby]

Apparently the company sucks. Wally canceled his order because of their shenanigans.

 

[Rubycon]

Apparently the company sucks. Wally canceled his order because of their shenanigans.

Ha! I've been saying that all along the watchtower...

 

[Gothgar]

where's the button that calls your parents when the movie is over?

wow I never heard of Triumph before, so that is witty and original

:awe:

 

[Numenorean]

That's not a working lightsaber. Fucking morons.

 

[Rubycon]

That's not a working lightsaber. Fucking morons.

Actually Chris Tao never said it was. The media did and that's what prompted George Lucas to mail a C&D letter.

What's next? The words light saber to be used only with permission? I believe Monster cable tried this and failed or is failing.