800 Series Laserscope

[Stiffler]

Can you really use a q-switched laser for laser shows?? I always thought CW was the way to go, but perhaps the human eye can't see the switching. Also, I know how Mixedgas feels about this topic (using the handy-dandy search feature), so I can appreciate discretion in answering my questions. Nevertheless, this is an absurd amount of power for the price.

[danielbriggs]

You sure can!
Most cues look acceptable right off the bat when viewed as beams, but I've done some good "tuning" the scan speed of each individual cue based upon a set scan speed (24k) to remove the "marching ant" effect; but in all honesty, not really necessary.

[dsli_jon]

Well, you don't actually fit it inside a projector, rather you make a projector out of it....

..Or, you make a projector to go on *top* of it..
http://a4.ec-images.myspacecdn.com/i...f42c14e4/l.jpg
http://a2.ec-images.myspacecdn.com/i...5ad440a2/l.jpg
http://a4.ec-images.myspacecdn.com/i...f583b98a/l.jpg (..yes, that's output from a Laserscope ..CW, in this pic, yes, but.. even Q'd, the beam-qual and blanking clarity is preeetty kickin' This particular mini-pj design would pair very-well with Dan's big flashlite, btw..

You can also make it all fit into one 'ball-buster' pj, ie: this one, for Installs: http://a4.ec-images.myspacecdn.com/i...1d54f2d5/l.jpg / http://a3.ec-images.myspacecdn.com/i...9ce0af66/l.jpg / http://a3.ec-images.myspacecdn.com/i...6b006f9e/l.jpg, etc, Although, that one had the 'pumpwerx / ALE, PS, etc in the little 'R2-D2', unit, there, but there is actually enough-space to cram it all into one big 'mothership'..

..Still, if you're willing to 'strain a nut' for it it does-seem the 'overall easier route' is a 'cart-version', etc, ie: http://a2.ec-images.myspacecdn.com/i...65dedcf8/l.jpg / http://a4.ec-images.myspacecdn.com/i...4f196d28/l.jpg / http://a1.ec-images.myspacecdn.com/i...69e72f1b/l.jpg, etc.. But, yeah - you can break these things down into some pretty-small, nicely-roadcased 'kit'.. (ie: our '3-piece design' is Head: 12" x 24" x 30", and each PS / Electronics; HEx/Pumpwerx roadcase, about 18" x 18" x 30" tall..

Can you really use a q-switched laser for laser shows??...but perhaps the human eye can't see the switching.

Yepper-dooper - ie: These are both 'Q-sw'd gfx: https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot..._1983959_n.jpg / https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.n..._4383839_n.jpg ..(using the aforepictured 'mini XYB engine', etc.. reeealy-good results, (..for a KTP) But it depends on 'what you are projecting' / how 'complex', vs scan-speed, etc.. Also, (to some degree..) the Rep-rate / pulse-width on your Q-sw.. (tech-details for another discussion.. but, suffice to say, 'quazi-cw' is possible, and for aerials, really doesn't matter much.. in fact, sometimes, the 'pulse fingers' can actually enhance the look (ie: a simple scanned circle, becomes a pretty-cool 'beam-cone', with the pulse-fingers.. https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.n...1_661066_n.jpg

Also, I know how Mixedgas feels about this topic..I can appreciate discretion in answering my questions.

Well, there's really no objection to discussing these, 'in general', nor tips / techniques for doing stuff with them, etc - and I'm quite certain that the only 'motive' in any 'reservations' that certain-people have about posting on these, is specifically related to posting publically available 'how-to', info - particularly, conversion, etc, *here* (..yes, less-scrupulous people have already posted some of that info, on the web - however - much of that lackey-info is *incorrect* / not-ideal..) . And - No - it's NOT about 'anti-freedom of information' / quashing competition nanny-statery, etc, or any other-such past-launched 'accusations', at those that only vocalized support for 'smart-dispensation' of that information...

..it's more about a) the risk of liability, for publishing that info - here - that just anyone with internet can read / don't even have to be a reg'd member, etc - who (may) have neither the *experience*, training, nor 'qualifications' (which is really training + experience) nor a variance / cert'd pj, if-doing public shows, etc, and can just up and read / download, etc, then - go buy one of these beasts off ebay for (..way too cheap.. ) and they're off, slinging 40W (average power, with kiloWatt peaks (!)) around, with nary a clue of what they are doing. b) Also, about being 'responsible', by not being part-of 'enabling' people - (..who may or may-NOT have sufficient experience to handle these things w/o harming themselves / others / our precious good-FAA-relationships ) and encourage a 'flood' of these things out there on every-corner.. Again - it's NOT about 'anti-freedom of info', etc, but.. just like you would not, ie: just 'hand a totally-inexperienced 6 yr old a 44 Mag', and just say 'you be careful, now..', similarly, it's something to be shared - when someone is *ready* to handle it..

Anyhoo, once someone is either proved to be 'known-qualified', either thru industry-reputation or demonstrated-experience, or, is *directly-trained*, well then the 'info' / sharing flows freely..

Oh, PS - I do not post these pix as any-form of 'spam' only to 'inspire' / show some ideas for how Dan's very-fine 'Firefly from Hell' can be used, and, hopefully, help him get it sold for more than a bloody two-pence!

cheers..
j

[danielbriggs]

Price slash!

I urgently need the space; this has to go, so bumping this.
I could let it go for £850 if it can go within the next week.
Grab a bargain!

[aclasers]

i would take it, just need to make room for it

[danielbriggs]

^ Chop.

Ok... this needs to go; another £50 off?
An 800 series for £800

That's <£15 a watt!

[gashead]

Give you a pound.. no. no. Haawf a Paahnd.

Accents don't come across properly in text.

[laserist123]

I could stretch to £500 and pick it up on Thursday 10th?

[jammah]

PM sent .

[gashead]

My old lady lives in Wellington.. I'll deliver it to Gizzie onbehalf of Dan for an extra £5k ?