445 experiments

[laserist]

A lasershow should distinguish itself by good artwork and craftsmanship.

Projectors and controllers are just tools. I can make a lousy show with a top-end projector running CT6800HP and a SP168, but I can also do the best I can to create a great show on a $200 Laserworld.

People who have a good deal of creativity can astonish the audience, regardless of the equipment they're using. People who don't have a *great* deal of creativity, but want to wow the crowd anyway (with all good intentions) will try to hunt for the best equipment they can get for their resources.

Of course, there are also enough guys out there who spend thousands of dollars on top-of-the-range gear, only to show it off and blame the equipment if it doesn't do what they want.

The classic DJ who wants a complete Pioneer CDJ-2000/DJM-700 kit, only to play simple top 40 tunes on it, comes to mind.

Yes! It's never been about the hardware.

brian

90% of everything is crap
90% of the remainder isn't very good
90% of the remainder isn't great
The audience decides
Think of it as evolution in action

[stanwax]

quick update
the projector has 3 power modes eco 1 & 2 + off
switching from eco 1 to 2 the power increases on the blue laser arrray but the Duty cycle remains the same (50%) - plus the fan speeds up
turning eco off the fans go ape an dthe brghtness remains but the duty cycle goes to 66% on.
The casing gets fookin hot!!!

Rob

[andy_con]

quick update
the projector has 3 power modes eco 1 & 2 + off
switching from eco 1 to 2 the power increases on the blue laser arrray but the Duty cycle remains the same (50%) - plus the fan speeds up
turning eco off the fans go ape an dthe brghtness remains but the duty cycle goes to 66% on.
The casing gets fookin hot!!!

Rob

good work rob.

as of yet rob no one has given any measurements of actualy beam size at apeture and distance of the stock lens.

if you get a min get ya ruler out.

[smogthemog]

if you get a min get ya ruler out.

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[stanwax]

not just yet - popped the hood to look for power source....
Rob

[andy_con]

we dont want no 3inch measurements rob, we want mm readings

[White-Light]

White-light: In one of the other 445nm threads, dream beamz tested the output of a single diode with the projector intact. Results were a very encouraging 600-700mw output per diode after lens.

If the beam specs are good that sounds awesome.

44nm may have just become the cheapest colour!!

[White-Light]

I have and I am

Rob

Now its getting exciting!

[dar303]

Oh my god. I stay away from PL for a couple of days and return to se my 473 devalved by 90%!

This is indeed a turning point! I was around when red DVD-R's came and when BluRay hit and now this...all in less than 4 years!

I feel so old!

[ElektroFreak]

anyway.. i believe there's still money to be made in the laser business

As long as there are folks with the knowledge and expertise to build REAL projectors and do quality shows, there will be money to be made.