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by Muffinman
Sat Nov 11, 2017 6:02 pm
Forum: Laser Knowledge
Topic: Building a 1W laser
Replies: 1
Views: 3000

Building a 1W laser

Hi Folks, As per my introduction in the introduce yourself thread, I'm a keen but green amateur that would like to build a 1W (or higher, depending on cost) laser. I've seen plans for a a 1W laser diodes and L317 driver, but is this the way to go? Can anyone give me any advice on a first, cheap hobb...
by Muffinman
Sat Nov 11, 2017 5:57 pm
Forum: General Laser machine discussion
Topic: INTRODUCE YOURSELF
Replies: 370
Views: 2578164

Re: INTRODUCE YOURSELF

Hi folks, thought I'd say hello. I've always had a fascination with lasers and have a modified laser pointer which is about 20mW The reason I know this is I'm lucky enough to work for a company that makes 3D metal laser printers and work on 200, 400 and 500W machines with our new combined 2000W quad...