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phoenix77
Fusion Laser

Joined: 20 Nov 2007
Posts: 307
Location: Indiana

Posted: 1/23/08, 10:21 AM Post subject: Core Tweak

I'm interested in tweaking the "pot" in my W.L. CORE Laser, but I can't get the front end off!! Does it unscrew or pulloff? Does anyone know? Or can anybody suggest anything? phoenix77

thecheat
Wicked Lasers God

Joined: 13 Jan 2006
Posts: 3306
Picture(s): 213
Movie(s): 12

Posted: 1/23/08, 4:48 PM Post subject:

Actually, I do, considering I just took my core apart a day or two ago! here's the picture by picture guide. take a utility knife and make sure you've got a FRESH blade in it. Also, jewler's flat head screwdrivers are near vital to get this thing open properly! Carefully, put the blade into the seam and press. It'll be hard going, but keep at it, a little space will appear. Go around the laser and do the same on a few sides. (pry off the button while you're at it, it's only glued on) Once you've gotten the crack open, take out your jewlers screwdrivers and using the smallest first, slowly pull the end cap off. once it gets PAST the rough part, grip it and pull! the aperture cap actually screws into the module! Pull slowly until it's out. (re-screw the aperture cap back into the module if you removed it. Notice in the above picture right under the black thing, there's a pot. That's the modding pot. PLEASE don't try to push too much... Also, if you want to look in the actual assembly more, the module screws apart. Once again, please don't mess with anything! Once you've modded it to your desire, (make sure to mess with the collimating lens up front! it just screws in and out to adjust focus! make your focus better!) Align the stuff up again, and push it back in until the part where the button was glued on is in the hole for the button. Glue the button back on and you're done! PS: if you want to make the module easier to mod... perhaps you could file the "tangs" that keep the grip on the case for the aperture cap. That way you can unscrew it and mod the focus at will! _________________ I'm building a JET ENGINE! check my site HERE!

phoenix77
Fusion Laser

Joined: 20 Nov 2007
Posts: 307
Location: Indiana

Posted: 1/23/08, 7:06 PM Post subject: CORE pot

Thanks for the tips in such detail, but I think I'm just going to be happy with what I've got. Thanks anyway for your trouble! Phoenix77

thecheat
Wicked Lasers God

Joined: 13 Jan 2006
Posts: 3306
Picture(s): 213
Movie(s): 12

Posted: 1/23/08, 11:05 PM Post subject:

actually, I was going to make a thread about taking a core apart myself... you made one first so I posted everything here! no problem! glad to help. Most things are better left like they are, except when... LOL _________________ I'm building a JET ENGINE! check my site HERE!

TX3089
Elite Laser
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Joined: 16 Dec 2007
Posts: 190
Picture(s): 2
Movie(s): 3
Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted: 1/24/08, 12:59 AM Post subject:

Wow ty for this info = ) I need to fix my button and this will be helpful.. and also for a project i got planned.. it involves spray paint ; )

StIwY
25mW Classic Wicked Laser

Joined: 15 Feb 2008
Posts: 50
Location: Italy

Posted: 3/31/08, 12:41 PM Post subject:

I've tried to mod my Phoenix 75mW to powered it. I didn't think that it was sincerely so easy to open ( except for the little varnish that is scratched ) I've tried to adjust the trimmer but I have not succeeded in strengthening him it a lot....only about 10% If I rotated too much the trimmer the laser it didn't ignite anymore _________________

phoenix77
Fusion Laser

Joined: 20 Nov 2007
Posts: 307
Location: Indiana

Posted: 3/31/08, 9:45 PM Post subject: Core Tweak

Hey GHOST, I changed my mind & according to your excellent instructional guide, I proceeded & succeeded in 'Core Tweaking' not only my CORE, but also my Classic. Both 'Pot-Mod's' came out GREAT I don't have a Coherent Field Meter to be sure, but by the things I'm now able to do with those 2 lasers leads me to believe that my CORE now puts out about 25mW's & my CLASSIC puts out around 40 or 45mW's. I just "tweaked" the 'POT' a little, & I don't use either laser a whole lot for long periods, so I think that if I continue this kind of usage, even with the 'Pot-Mod' they both should last pretty long. So, thank you VERY MUCH for your excellent instructions GHOST. I couldn't have done it without your VERY informative inormation WELL DONE, GHOST _________________ x6 x4 x2 PHOENIX77

HumanSymphony
Fusion Laser

Joined: 21 Aug 2006
Posts: 320
Location: Bellingham, WA

Posted: 4/01/08, 10:59 AM Post subject:

why are you calling him GHOST

phoenix77
Fusion Laser

Joined: 20 Nov 2007
Posts: 307
Location: Indiana

Posted: 4/01/08, 11:18 AM Post subject: core tweak

Hi CHEAT, A Thousand Humble Pardons SIR CHEAT (not GHOST) MY BAD The EXCELLENT TUTORIAL on CORE TWEAKING BELONGS to THE CHEAT NOT THE GHOST Again I'm sorry _________________ x6 x4 x2 PHOENIX77

Jonazzaz
Wicked Lasers Master

Joined: 28 Nov 2007
Posts: 612
Location: Arendal / Norway

Posted: 10/01/08, 2:42 PM Post subject:

I have a really big problem. Well, I have gotten of that Cap thing, so I can focus and stuff, but I cant seem to get out that Module! Please help _________________ WickedLasers, change name on the Executive series! -"Execution series"

Sefrez
Nexus Laser

Joined: 22 Aug 2008
Posts: 111

Posted: 10/01/08, 3:48 PM Post subject:

Jonazzaz wrote:

I have a really big problem.
Well, I have gotten of that Cap thing, so I can focus and stuff, but I cant seem to get out that Module!

Please help

I cant even get the freakin' cap off!!!

Being that you have, can't you just use a bugger screwdriver and pull it out?

Make sure you pull the button off first. (that parts easy, and does not damage the laser) Smile

BTW: how did you get your cap loose?

Jonazzaz
Wicked Lasers Master

Joined: 28 Nov 2007
Posts: 612
Location: Arendal / Norway

Posted: 10/02/08, 4:22 AM Post subject:

I used quite along time getting the cap off I used a fresh razor blade, and a knife, dont know what it is in English, its a special kind of knife. Carpenters use it. Just cut, and press, cut and press, cut, cut, cut. And it doesnt pull out for me, after alot of cutting and pressing, I had to use the knife and try to get it of, then it got of, but then I found out I haddent pulled it of, it had been screwed off. So, I have screwed off the cap, and can focus the laser, but nothing more. The module is stuck... So, try to screw _________________ WickedLasers, change name on the Executive series! -"Execution series"

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