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chickenfish
Wicked Lasers God

Joined: 22 Aug 2006
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Location: UK

Posted: 9/28/07, 9:50 AM Post subject: CROSSFIRE

As promised this is my crossfire 300mW review. When I recieved my laser yesterday i put my batteries on charge for half an hour... then took them off charge and started to fiddle. I couldnt wait. So all the vids in this post ar on about a quarter charge. The first time I picked up the crossfire, instantly any small cni pen lasers I had owned seemed insignificant. It has quite a weight to it, even without batteries and has a very quality feel. The key and dongle add to the feel of the laser. I put the batteries in and prepared myself. I turned it on, wowed at the beam for about 2 seconds and then realised that my work uniform tie was smoking (its put a ruddy great hole in it! ). The dot is perfectly clean, no scatter...the fact that i can shut the apature with help keep it like that. I looked at the divergence in comparison to my other lasers. Its much better! It does however have quite a beam diameter...BUT IT STILL BURNS LIKE MADDD Putting your hand in the path of the crossfire is mad, it hurts a crazy amount before you can say ouch, and thats on my pale skin. I then went on a spree of sacrificing things to the crossfire... hehe (it sounds god like). My goggles case is already covered in little scratching from other lasers, after it got in the crossfires beam for about 4 seconds, lots of smoke was produced and it put a big nasty hole in it! I continued to put things in the beam. Newspaper, pens, card, headphones, mouse, keyboard, crisp packet, clothes, socks, foam... it goes on. Of corse there were matches and balloons, and did i heck sharpie the matches...this beast doesnt need that! VIDEOS BELOW - MATCH LIGHT FROM ABOUT A FOOT MATCH LIGHT FROM ABOUT 4 FEET CLOSE UP BALLOON POP 3 BALLOONS FROM ABOUT 5 FOOT I GOT SOME NEWSPAPER TOO So basicly we now know that this thing is a monster when it comes to burning! I got my (aNother Laser company 105mW laser out) When placed next to each other the crossfire dwarfs it. There is no comparison! The cni lasers are toys in comparison. The price of this laser is incredible for what you get from it. >It feels good >It looks good >It has amazing divergence >Its rechargable >It burns VERY well >Its the cheepest laser in its catagory This is the best laser i have ever purchased! I am still slightly scared of it, but I think thats probs the best way to be about it. I have only 1 gripe...the warning sticker was crumpled, so i didnt stick it on Can i have a new one techlasers? 1 more photo for the road _________________ Thanks, Phil WATCH MY YOUTUBE CHALLENGE ENTRY HERE READ MY CROSSFIRE 300mW REVIEW HERE

hadez16
25mW Classic Wicked Laser

Joined: 01 Sep 2007
Posts: 43
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Location: Germany

Posted: 9/28/07, 10:51 AM Post subject:

what if you have to change the batterie? can you buy such Li-Io Battery in stores? Or is it a special thing for the Crossfire? _________________

Spyrorocks
Fusion Laser

Joined: 31 Aug 2007
Posts: 293

Posted: 9/28/07, 12:03 PM Post subject:

Great review. Glad that your happy with it. _________________ If you are planning on making a large TechLasers order, PM me first!

Aseras
Fusion Laser

Joined: 03 Nov 2006
Posts: 352

Posted: 9/28/07, 1:37 PM Post subject:

It only takes 1 18650 cell right not 2?

Athoul
Wicked Lasers God

Joined: 13 Sep 2005
Posts: 7717
Location: Canada

Posted: 9/28/07, 1:43 PM Post subject:

Aseras wrote:

It only takes 1 18650 cell right not 2?

I know Wickeds Spyder II series takes one... and I do think these models also take one. I think they just sent an extra. If it takes two, unless in parallel, it would be over 7V, way to much. Now two in parallel would be a nice option as the laser would be operational for a very long time before needing a recharge!
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wondergimp
Wicked Lasers Master

Joined: 24 Dec 2005
Posts: 929

Posted: 9/28/07, 1:53 PM Post subject:

hadez16 wrote:

what if you have to change the batterie?

can you buy such Li-Io Battery in stores? Or is it a special thing for the Crossfire?

My Crossfire just came in yesterday, I have been shopping around town to locate the batteries. After talking with a few shops, many local stores will not carry the battery due to liability reasons. Apparently they are very dangerous when it comes to overcharging and exposure to moisture. As a result, I bought a few of them off of Battery Junction.(online)

Nice review Chickenfish. I've already been anxious to fire up my Crossfire, but with no batteries it makes things difficult...now with your review you've made things worse for me. Laughing

bummerboy
Elite Laser

Joined: 10 May 2007
Posts: 232
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Posted: 9/28/07, 2:01 PM Post subject:

Wow, I don't care if these are knockoffs or not, these reviews are giving nothing but good speculation on these things. I can't imagine what would happen if you focused that thing with a lens _________________

chickenfish
Wicked Lasers God

Joined: 22 Aug 2006
Posts: 1167
Picture(s): 52
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Location: UK

Posted: 9/29/07, 7:51 AM Post subject:

hadez16 - The batteries are a common kindo of li-ion laptop battery, nothing crossfire related. I ordered mine from an online uk battery seller. They are easy to get hold of.

Aseras - It only takes one 18650 cell, that was my spare in one of the pics.

wondergimp - Sorry for making your wait for batteries worse. Laughing

What crossfire have you ordered?

bummerboy -

bummerboy wrote:

I can't imagine what would happen if you focused that thing with a lens

I can... its insane Twisted Evil

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Phil

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READ MY CROSSFIRE 300mW REVIEW HERE

Davidgojr
Wicked Lasers Master

Joined: 13 Oct 2005
Posts: 769
Location: USA

Posted: 9/29/07, 3:09 PM Post subject:

Nice review! I'm glad you're happy with it. It sounds like all of your belongings are soon to take on the appearance of Swiss cheese. lol _________________ Click http://freewebs.com/photodavidgojr before buying to view photographs and learn about Wicked Lasers in action!

thecheat
Wicked Lasers God

Joined: 13 Jan 2006
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Posted: 9/29/07, 3:53 PM Post subject:

poor goggles case... I think it'll RIP (rest in pieces) Anyways, yeah, be CAREFUL of overcharging, and over discharging. If the battery goes too low (I hope that has a voltage cutoff...) it WON'T accept a charge, and if it gets overcharged. Kaboom! Also, lithium violently reacts with water... The proper way to throw them away is to use saltwater (not sure about canister cells... I'm familiar with foil cells) poke holes in them and let them bubble. but if you forget the salt, they'll explode. So... overcharging= kaboom water= kaboom deep discharge=no more battery. _________________ I'm building a JET ENGINE! check my site HERE!

NairB
Wicked Lasers God

Joined: 11 Dec 2005
Posts: 2008
Location: Scotland

Posted: 9/29/07, 7:48 PM Post subject:

Excellent review chickenfish. That beast is outputting more than 300mW in my opinion going by the thickness of the beam and the utter speed it lit the matches. As for the instant pop of the balloons. Nice laser Which UK online battery company did you buy those batteries from and why did you not buy them and a charger from techlasers?? _________________ Beam divergence formula: ((dot size in mm) - (beam diameter at aperture in mm)) / (distance in meter) = mRad of your unit. NairBs Logitech Webcam is OFF AIR AGAIN(Viewing Size 320x240).... StreetCam1 If You Want a Userbar Like The Above, Click Here & Check Out King Ks Laser Userbar Website!

chickenfish
Wicked Lasers God

Joined: 22 Aug 2006
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Posted: 9/30/07, 4:38 AM Post subject:

Muhaha, water + lithium . Ermmm I ordered my batteries from a company called battech. I did that because it was cheaper postage wise then to order from techlasers. Even techlasers said save yourself $20 and get it from your own country. Thanks for the comments . I <3 my crossfire _________________ Thanks, Phil WATCH MY YOUTUBE CHALLENGE ENTRY HERE READ MY CROSSFIRE 300mW REVIEW HERE

Rasel
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Joined: 05 Jan 2007
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Posted: 10/08/07, 7:52 PM Post subject:

NICE REVIEW!!! Ha I've been waiting forever to read it! I couldn't pay a visit due to a slight misunderstanding but that seems to be resolved. That thing looks BEASTLY!! See how far away you can pop a balloon for me .

chickenfish
Wicked Lasers God

Joined: 22 Aug 2006
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Posted: 10/09/07, 2:52 AM Post subject:

I will have a go later. _________________ Thanks, Phil WATCH MY YOUTUBE CHALLENGE ENTRY HERE READ MY CROSSFIRE 300mW REVIEW HERE

javan77
Fusion Laser

Joined: 24 Oct 2006
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Location: Finland

Posted: 10/09/07, 1:50 PM Post subject:

I orderer same crossfire and got UPS number today... can´t wait it.

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