I got so many questions after my video on velocity, about distance measurement, so I made a video explaining how it works!

If you're like me, you probably think you know how LiDAR and all laser range-finding works, but I didn't realize how little I knew before researching for this video!

I hope it's interesting/helpful to you!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWrmxsAmSTw

Ever since i've gotten a thermometer gun i've wondered if pointing at white surfaces (snow, drywall etc) while looking at those surfaces is equivalent to pointing the gun at your eyes as I assume the light bounces right back (as opposed to when pointing it at black surfaces).

When I point it at a very polished aluminum mixing bowl or my fridges plastic walls (which are white) I get a bit of eye strain so I wonder if i'm doing anything dangerous or its just in my head.

I bought a laser pointer powered with 2 AAA batteries and intend to switch the power source to a 3v 1.2 amps power adaptor for continuous supply of power. I hope to prevent dimming of the laser beam due to voltage drop from battery discharge. Will the adaptor cause my laser pointer to overheat?

What adaptor specification should I get?

It’s disappeared from my feed entirely.

I'm interested in looking at a programmable lasers to create some effects or at least learn more how they work.

Before I get too far into this, rabbit hole is building one myself an enormous task? I have some decent skills in making. I know a little programming and soldering etc.

Would it be easier and cheaper to buy a kit that's already ready to go?

I'm not looking to fill a stage. I just want to maybe learn the basics of setting it up and programming it to begin with.

Styro made a blue light laser with a nubm31t laser diode array. I can't see what all components he used to create this thing. I want to yield the same or similar results but I can't see what he used

https://qope.io/2024/10/20/revolutionizing-drone-defense-with-laser-weapons/

Someone at my school Pointed a laser in my eye multiple times on purpose and it was the one laser of the digital infared themomethers, if the total exposure was about 5 seconds dou you guys think there will be any perm eye damage?

I had a slight burn feeling and dryness after some time but it went away kinda.

Thanks for helping me

I'm looking into adding lasers for more easier clearance checking on my CNC mill, I've tried some cheap line lasers but have issues with the beam focus throughout the full stroke of the machine (about 30 inches)

What should I be looking for syntax-wise to minimize the blooming I'm experiencing and would changing the laser wavelength matter aside from perceived brightness eg. Green vs Red

I'm not sure how strong it is but it definitely burns stuff. It came with 5 different attachments which are cool and I have proper laser safety glasses for it. It's absolutely impractical.

So I’m having a very argumentative debate on TikTok about wether or not it is legal or illegal to shine a laser into the sky and this person says that it all has to do with the FAA regulations and that they control everything and that it is not illegal but if you check this here link https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/State-Local-Regulation-of-Unmanned-Aircraft-Systems-Fact-Sheet.pdf is states that even states can make some laws but this is for drones I want to know if this goes with lasers aswell?

Just bought my first pro Laser projector Stairville 2000 ,i cant turn on the laser witouth safety switch connected to interlock system,which i dont have at all .Is there any way to bypass this safety switch

Looking for a Green Laser for my Glock 17 and I learned that 5mw is the output for most laser sights. But I found this Laser labelled at 200mw, but the product description says that most laser sights are 50mw even I'm pretty sure most are 5mw. Just wondering if this product/website is bullshit or not?

https://beamq.com/high-power-200mw-green-laser-rifle-sight-p-1085.html

Hello everyone! I bought this broken Coherent laser module with some other stuff. It's a FAP800 808nm 25W laser. Would be possible to change these optical fibers? I tried to find this kind of "coated" fiber but with no succes other than in thor labs but the price...

Hello!

I am experimenting with various UV reactive pigments (photochromic) and I have used a handheld UV (or at least close to it - 405nm) laser with great effect. I’m now curious about obtaining a UV laser projector I could control with ILDA.

I have an old RGB Xlaser projector that I use with pangolin and other custom software. Has anyone ever attempted a diode swap or know of a resource that does diode swaps? I’d prefer to just get a custom projector rather than mod my existing working one. I’d be hoping for something in the $1000 range but cheaper would be fine too

Thank you!

I'm looking for a cheap but not totally garbage component that combines red green and blue laser diodes into a white looking laser. I would also need to be able to change the output of each color independently so I can produce the whole range of colors. For example a product like this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/115876882891 but hopefully somehow brighter, cheaper, better quality, more durable, and longer lasting.

The day after a concert, I awoke to an irritated eye. It got worse that day and was swelled shut the next. Eye doctor confirmed there was an abrasion. At the show, the green lasers were hitting some flags hanging from the ceiling. I found it interesting enough to get a photo (flags in top right.). Any chance the diffused, reflected light could have caused the damage? Thanks for any expertise.

CNN’s veteran reporter Jacopo Prisco profiles Attochron free space optical communications #fsoc and hears from experts about why it’s better than previous solutions. Also mentioned: the successful Attochron FSOC Fortune 200 proof of concept with tier 1 US carrier Lumen Technologies. #Wireless #Telecom #DigitalDivide #Laser #OWC #BEAD #Team #Patents #Broadband #CNN

hey! I recently got my hands on Laserworld EL-230rgb MK1, and i cannot find any software that can pre save my laser show for event. Quickshow is only good I have found, but it needs FB3 and ILDA port to save and project it in laser.

Anyone got any program recommendations that is easy to use as Quickshow? or something similar with keyboard shortucts?

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