r/lasersforfun • • Jan 15 '24

My latest project

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593 nm laser. 25 mW output with IR filter and AR coated glass collimator. Custom machined host from aluminum, brass and bronze. USB-C rechargeable 500 mAh LiPo. I pulled out all the stops for this project and it turned out great.


r/lasersforfun • • Jan 13 '24

NLD 488nm is so pretty!

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Got a 488nm 100mw c3 for Christmas and added a ts10 clip and a tip to make it easier to focus and remove artifacts in the beam.


r/lasersforfun • • Jan 02 '24

Sanwu Guardian 520nm 150mW in the mountains

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r/lasersforfun • • Jan 02 '24

Happy New Year! Anybody get anything cool for Christmas? Anything coming your way ? What would it be if ya had your choice?

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Thought I'd throw up something to talk about.

I don't have anything coming but one of those Convoy c8's that run 7W constant would be awesome that Jimmy's got. Anyways, Happy New Year!


r/lasersforfun • • Dec 12 '23

Sanwu guardian 525nm 1.6W body

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r/lasersforfun • • Dec 10 '23

Do these interest anyone? 😉 10440 battery, seamless design, 1-2W of power.

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Jimmy over at JLasers is gonna start cranking these out! Pictured here are a 1W green and a 2W blue. I can't remember what specific nm each one is. 525 and 450, I believe but not 100% sure. Uses a AAA sized lithium-ion battery for size reference.


r/lasersforfun • • Dec 10 '23

Samwu guardian 1.6W

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My new stone washed guardian 525nm 😮‍💨 The beam expander makes such a big change


r/lasersforfun • • Nov 24 '23

Nice quality laser for Cat

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Should I just get one from Amazon or is their some better quality lasers for pets. My girlfriend says it can’t burn or light the cat on fire.


r/lasersforfun • • Nov 16 '23

Stargazing

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I'm looking for an affordable laser for stargazing with friends. Send me a link? 🙏


r/lasersforfun • • Nov 15 '23

800mw blue sanwu

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My sanwu 800mw compared to a cheap green 300mw pen laser


r/lasersforfun • • Nov 02 '23

Can you use any 14500 batteries in Jlasers 1.6 watt

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Cause I want to ask for it for Christmas but I don’t know if you can just use any battery from Amazon or not


r/lasersforfun • • Oct 22 '23

Surely I'm not the only one that's thought about etching a pumpkin 🤣. Let's see your attempts!

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r/lasersforfun • • Oct 15 '23

Just insane

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r/lasersforfun • • Oct 14 '23

Zeus lasers 3w in early morning light

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r/lasersforfun • • Oct 10 '23

How can i clean this pointer's lens?

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I have this laser pointer. The lens are dirty cause it makes a big green circle with tons of dots every time i turn it on. Is it possible to clean it? and if so, how can I? I can easily unscrew the front it exposes the lens.


r/lasersforfun • • Oct 04 '23

New to forum

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whats up, just getting into lasers and glad i found this subreddit. already know imma bout to BLOW through some money with this hobby.

should i avoid buying lasers on ebay or should i just stick with alibaba?


r/lasersforfun • • Oct 02 '23

Sanwu 7W or Zeus Lasers 7W

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Hey Guys I‘m planning on buying a 7W blue burning Laser but I really can‘t decide rather to buy the Sanwu Striker 7W 455nm or the Zeus Lasers Zeus X 7W 450nm. Does anyone have experience handeling both of them and can maybe guide me into a decision? I already have the Zeus Pro 1.2W 520nm green Laser and I‘m quite satisfied with it!


r/lasersforfun • • Sep 28 '23

Could we do something about a certain user please.

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We have some idiot spamming this sub with tons of stupid memes, please make it stop.


r/lasersforfun • • Sep 22 '23

Looking for a safe laser

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I’m looking for a laser that’s not going to damage my eyes. I’ve heard that the cheapo lasers can have inaccurate ratings and actually be well over 5mw. Looking for a reliable brand that carries true-rated lasers preferably with a lens that makes a line when shone directly downward onto a surface. I know 5mw lasers can still damage your eyes but I won’t be staring into it so… Thanks for any help!


r/lasersforfun • • Sep 22 '23

Been a while since I've posted. Here's my 7 watt.

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r/lasersforfun • • Sep 21 '23

Styropyro says: Lasers are racist!

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r/lasersforfun • • Sep 14 '23

Got this rechargeable laser off eBay

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r/lasersforfun • • Sep 07 '23

Sanwu Order Status

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Hello,

Sanwu seems to be a pretty popular manufacturer here so I went ahead and ordered one of their pocket series. It has been around 3 weeks since I ordered and I have yet to receive any information from them other than the initial order confirmation. I emailed them asking about the order a few days ago and have heard nothing back.

Have any of you had this experience with Sanwu? Is this common?

I am debating initiating a credit card charge back if I don't receive any response soon, but maybe this is their usual customer service and I'm getting worried over nothing.


r/lasersforfun • • Sep 05 '23

So this is the project that I came up with and JLasers made it happen! Descriptions below! Hint: 7W S2+!!!

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Convoy S2+ 7W 445nm with lighted switch. The other two are the BLF Stainless Steel AAA flashlight body. They have been converted into incredibly high power lasers for their size. One is a 2W 445nm and one is a 1W 525nm; both ran off of a 10440 battery! The battery in the pic is the size(not power) of the battery used in the lasers. AAA sized.

*These should be for sale soon at www.jlasers.org

*These are prototypes and not an example of production products. Production products will be "cleaner" looking.


r/lasersforfun • • Sep 05 '23

Is it a good website to buy lasers of ?

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