Segmaster
25mW Classic Wicked Laser
Joined: 10 May 2008
Posts: 34
Location: USA
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 Posted: 7/14/08, 12:41 AM Post subject: 10mW Green |
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Well, hello again, I have finally decided to post some pictures and a short review of my new and only (good) laser.
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Edit:
I searched around on this site and found others discussing this laser. So I guess now I will tell you where I got it.
It is a Thinkgeek laser, but it is manufactured by CNI.
The price is $129.99
It is probably not as good as an executive series, but they don't have the safety system that I need!
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About two weeks ago I received a brand new 10mW Green Laser. It is much larger than a standard pointer, I would say slightly smaller than a Spyder II laser. Due to the fact that I can't discuss other brand pointers, I will not disclose where I got the laser. I will treat this as an "ebayser."
I will first explain the 5-Point Safety System that it has, and then show some images of it in action.
To actually turn the laser on, you need to first insert the master key into this slot on the bottom of the pointer. It is on the battery cap.
Then, you insert yet another key into the side of the laser. This, I suppose, completes the circuit and allows power into the laser. Here's a picture with both keys inserted.
Once both keys are in and the master key is turned on, you then twist the mechanical lens cap to match the green dots(see first pic), which opens an internal shutter. This is not only a safety feature, but it's great for keeping dust out of the lens and IR filter!
Finally, when you are ready to fire, press down on the button, and then a red LED illuminates, indicating the laser is on. After a two second delay, the laser will fire. Here's a pic of the LED, followed by some action shots.
Here's the warning label on the laser. Sorry for the quality, but I think you can see the peak power. That question has already been answered, but it's still worth seeing that a 10mW's diode has a peak of <500mW.
Well, I hope this review has been informative, and if the forum rules about disclosing other laser companies change, I will definitely come back and edit this post with the brand and price.
Until then,
Segmaster
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Key Drive is Equipped with a 5-point safety system
Divergence: 0.5mRad - Diameter @aperture: 1.1mm
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yathern
Fusion Laser
Joined: 20 Aug 2006
Posts: 350
Location: Here, there.... Everywhere.
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| Posted: 7/14/08, 9:55 AM Post subject: |
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| Well congrats on your laser! The "five-point safety system" sounds a little excessive.... But I guess the prevents little siblings from stealing it. Or having go off while it in you pocket, thusly burning your pants. |
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