Laser modification

[shadow_of_chaos]

Does anyone here agree that there should be a mod service to solder different resistors onto your laser to make it higher mw's? if someone like me wants more MW and cannot solder, someone should offer a service.. it would be cheap, and not only that but the person doing the mods would get a fair amount of cash from a good few people wanting it done.. correct?

 

[DaFiend]

I agree. But when there is money to be made........ People will just keep on charging OVER INFLATED PRICES. It Sux. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif

 

[Shiftlock]

You could always go to Radio Shack, buy a soldering iron for $8, and start experimenting. Do a Google search and read about proper soldering techniques. Take an old electronic item that would otherwise be thrown away, and start removing the components. All those little pieces might spark your curiosity, and you might want to buy a book and build a simple circuit. Then, buy a small tip for your soldering iron or modify the one you have with a file, and practice on some surface-mount components like the ones in your pointer. It's not rocket science, but it does require a steady hand. This is a perfect opportunity to teach yourself something very useful.

There are people who will modify your laser pointer, but don't expect it to be cheap, because it takes time, skill and knowledge to do these things, and the time of someone with skill and knowledge is valuable. If you teach yourself this skill, perhaps you could charge people to modify their laser pointers. Then you could decide for yourself what your time is worth. Enjoy.

 

[shadow_of_chaos]

Cant someone just offer a service to do these mods? surely someone would be interested in making a bit of cash off of this, it would make us all happy at the same time..

Dafiend how is your new 38mw laser at night by the way?

 

[DaFiend]

Sweet! easily visible. i don't think i can use like my other lasers to freak people out. A) this sucker is just way too powerful to muck round too much, i don't want to lase someones eyes out. and B) people can see exactly where the beam is comming from. You will extremly satisfied with a 45mW.I live in a unit block in a fairly well lit area, can't wait to get out in the countryside with no moonlight and whip this baby out!

 

[sbk]

shadow of chaos >
I would modify gladly your laser with perfect soldering and appropriates resistors if you want (I sold components of this size everyday). I have modded mine for a power of about 100mW.
But I live in Switzerland...

 

[2dim]

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sbk said:
shadow of chaos >
I would modify gladly your laser with perfect soldering and appropriates resistors if you want (I sold components of this size everyday). I have modded mine for a power of about 100mW.
But I live in Switzerland...

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I might be interested in your offer. Would you be able to provide the initial laser, or must I buy and have it shipped there, in which case what and who do you recommend? Please PM with details and approximate costs involved, including guarantees if any. I'd be paying by certified bank cheque or direct electronic transfer to your account, in whatever currency desired. Thanks.

 

[DaFiend]

[ QUOTE ]
sbk said:
shadow of chaos >
I would modify gladly your laser with perfect soldering and appropriates resistors if you want (I sold components of this size everyday). I have modded mine for a power of about 100mW.
But I live in Switzerland...

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Is yours a lead light or a changchun? and can you burn stuff with it?

 

[shadow_of_chaos]

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Please PM me the costs and tell me your procedure if possible.. etc, through email @ graham.spicer1 at ntlworld.com (Remove at and add @ due to auto spam)

Thanks!

 

[DaFiend]

i checked out your web page. Nice. But are you able to mod a pointer from "transverse indusrties"? They are the ones that run on "N" size batteries instead of "AAA" size.