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Posted: 06 December 2009 12:28 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 16 ]
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is there a tutorial on wiring the lasers? aixiz.com doesnt seem to have the mA’s for their lasers

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Posted: 21 January 2010 11:11 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 17 ]
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I am a bit confused with these pictures.

What are the zip ties wrapped around besides the laser? The pdf says “Zip ties to hold laser to bar under the supports” but I can’t see a bar and there are no pics of the underside of the mount.

Is there just a short piece of metal or something that I can’t see in these images?

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Posted: 22 January 2010 04:20 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 18 ]
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prestonC - 21 January 2010 11:11 AM

I am a bit confused with these pictures.

What are the zip ties wrapped around besides the laser? The pdf says “Zip ties to hold laser to bar under the supports” but I can’t see a bar and there are no pics of the underside of the mount.

Is there just a short piece of metal or something that I can’t see in these images?

I’m guessing theres a bar (thin piece of metal?) that runs perpendicular to the supports. The zip tie runs around the bar and the laser. The silver supports are sandwiched in the middle and hold it all in place. Just a guess…

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Posted: 07 February 2010 04:39 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 19 ]
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Thanks ajlovegrove, your design gave me ideas and I finally chose what I’ll do smile
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Posted: 08 February 2010 04:28 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 20 ]
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Nice!  Mmmm Laser cut holders. rasberry That should give you plenty of adjustment and freedom for lense rotation.

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Posted: 08 February 2010 04:42 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 21 ]
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I just hope that my plans have the correct size, or I’ll have to laser cut the supports with a Dremel smile

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Posted: 08 February 2010 05:01 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 22 ]
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You need to make sure that the centre line of the laser module is at least 1mm above the surface.

My acrylic is 6mm the module is 13mm Diameter so the centre line naturally sits about 1mm above

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Posted: 08 February 2010 05:10 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 23 ]
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Ok, that’s what I have : 2mm LCD matrix + 3mm Acrylic, so the beam should be 1 or 2 mm above the Acrylic surface.

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Posted: 08 February 2010 05:12 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 24 ]
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Nice!  Be sure to bring my attention to it when you’ve finished.

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