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techboy10
Nexus Laser

Joined: 29 Nov 2006
Posts: 100
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Location: Massachusetts!!

Posted: 2/10/07, 9:56 AM Post subject:

Will 91% rubbing alchohol work for lense cleaning? or do I need it to be a higher %?

DragonBeam
Fusion Laser

Joined: 07 Jan 2007
Posts: 334
Picture(s): 56
Movie(s): 21

Posted: 2/12/07, 1:45 AM Post subject:

Any tips for cleaning the new Evolutions units. Do they have pressed aperture caps as well as the new Executives, or can the tip be unscrewed if a cleaning is needed and do it as you would clean a CNI unit ? I have never as of yet Needed to clean my CNI yet, as I use a dust cover/focusing-lens combo..and have not had to try the methods listed here, although to be able to unscrew the cap to clean the lens(or if need be replace it) makes more sense. I ask because I am also looking at all the pros and cons before buying my next unit..not sure if I would rather have an Executive or an Evolution.

Athoul
Wicked Lasers God

Joined: 13 Sep 2005
Posts: 7539
Location: Canada

Posted: 2/13/07, 1:48 AM Post subject:

I have one of each of the new models(Pulsar, Exec and Evo). I plan on updating this sticky in the next day or so too include safe methods to clean the lens on them. The Pulsar's lens is a bit far down the aperture, so the method will be different then on the Evo or Exec. In any case where the lens or IR filter is right behind the aperture hole, a microfiber cloth over a q-tip should work. If you can't get the q-tip through the hole because of the cloth, then cut the head off and use the stalk (for lack of a better word) and wrap the cloth around it. The CNI models are easier to clean, but I will list what I believe to be the safest method (it may just be the q-tip stalk and cloth, will know soon). _________________ Cheers, Sean. Visit My Laser Gallery for images, video's, comparisons and more. http://www.pulsed.ca Some videos I have submitted: http://www.lasercommunity.com/movi_page.php?movis_id=78 http://www.lasercommunity.com/movi_page.php?movis_id=77 http://www.lasercommunity.com/movi_page.php?movis_id=76 http://www.lasercommunity.com/movi_page.php?movis_id=84

Vic
Wicked Lasers God

Joined: 30 Oct 2006
Posts: 2006
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Location: United States, CA, Los Angeles

Posted: 2/13/07, 2:13 AM Post subject:

Do you know a brand named "Goo Gone"? It's supposed to take off any greasy/sticky stuff. Do you think I'll take the AR coating off lens? I used it on my Homemade collimator lens when I messed up and wanted to take it apart. I still see a strong red reflection on the lens (same as before), do you think the AR coating is still there? _________________ WL Fusion 125mW All-Black W/Clip 1.0252621079 mRad Match Burn: 3-4 seconds @ 1ft. Paper Burn: 1-2 seconds to make a hole @ 2 ft Electric Tape Cut: 5 seconds to cut, burns hole instantly. Balloon Pop: Don\''\''t have any balloons ): Smoke anything Soft&Black: Instantly! Sting your Skin: Instantly! Visit: http://www.youtube.com/uwrotciv to experience the power of a Fusion before you buy a laser!!!! My Homemade Collimator: http://www.lasercommunity.com/lc_view_project.php?aid=16 http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-Made-Collimator/

twisted transistor
Wicked Lasers God

Joined: 07 Jan 2006
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Posted: 6/18/07, 7:36 PM Post subject:

dont even get that stuff near your laser lenses _________________ nice, I highly recommend these.

ylp888
Modified 10mW Greenie

Joined: 05 Aug 2007
Posts: 13
Picture(s): 1
Location: Perth, Australia

Posted: 8/06/07, 7:08 AM Post subject:

Thanks for this guide, Athoul! I've not had my laser for long but after cleaning the laser, I can certainly see the difference - probably got dirty fast since I didn't have an ideal place to keep it protected: in a side pocket probably filled with lint and dust). I've decided to use a make-shift lens cap on my laser for the time being until I can get a dragon case or other protection cap for the lens, but until then, thanks again for this guide. ylp88

PC Major
Modified 10mW Greenie

Joined: 03 Nov 2007
Posts: 23

Posted: 11/10/07, 9:23 PM Post subject:

I just got my laser today, Phoenix, 75 mW, and now I have a regular dot with a narrow X going across the beam. I noticed some dust particles on the lens and is this just the dust or is my lens scratched? EDIT: what the hell?? It's gone now. Wait, now its back, whats going on?

slayerduck
Nexus Laser

Joined: 16 Oct 2006
Posts: 115
Location: The Netherlands

Posted: 11/10/07, 10:39 PM Post subject:

Maybe mode issue ? If so, use fresh battery's and in room tempature.

Athoul
Wicked Lasers God

Joined: 13 Sep 2005
Posts: 7539
Location: Canada

Posted: 11/11/07, 4:35 AM Post subject:

PC Major wrote:

I just got my laser today, Phoenix, 75 mW, and now I have a regular dot with a narrow X going across the beam. I noticed some dust particles on the lens and is this just the dust or is my lens scratched?

EDIT: what the hell??

It's gone now.

Wait, now its back, whats going on?

This could be a mode issue from the sound of it (as mentioned), email support@wickedlasers.com they will help you out. If it's dirt/dust then the cleaning methods listed above will work.
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Sean.

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http://www.lasercommunity.com/movi_page.php?movis_id=78
http://www.lasercommunity.com/movi_page.php?movis_id=77
http://www.lasercommunity.com/movi_page.php?movis_id=76
http://www.lasercommunity.com/movi_page.php?movis_id=84

PC Major
Modified 10mW Greenie

Joined: 03 Nov 2007
Posts: 23

Posted: 11/11/07, 9:05 AM Post subject:

I think it just might be needing to warm up, it only appears when I first turn it on, also whats a mode issue?

Athoul
Wicked Lasers God

Joined: 13 Sep 2005
Posts: 7539
Location: Canada

Posted: 11/11/07, 4:48 PM Post subject:

Mode issues, which are mode shifts, in the case of these lasers is when the dot profile is not guasian and circular (TEM00). Mode shifts can occur when the laser is cold or too hot, or even if the batteries have become a bit to weak to properly power the pump diode. As long as the dot is circular and gausian when the laser is on after a few second warm up period, it's not a problem. If the mode shift remains throughout operation even after a few second warm up period, it needs to be looked at. Don't want to go off topic, but take a look around the safety thread as there's a few topics on mode posted. _________________ Cheers, Sean. Visit My Laser Gallery for images, video's, comparisons and more. http://www.pulsed.ca Some videos I have submitted: http://www.lasercommunity.com/movi_page.php?movis_id=78 http://www.lasercommunity.com/movi_page.php?movis_id=77 http://www.lasercommunity.com/movi_page.php?movis_id=76 http://www.lasercommunity.com/movi_page.php?movis_id=84

Jonazzaz
Guest

Posted: 12/13/07, 2:39 AM Post subject:

Thanks Lots lots lots of help Thanks Athoul

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