Kenometer Laser power meter

[norty303]

^^ What he said.

I think that most people will want the facility to get simple readouts standalone, without having to go to the expense of the Pro model.

Perhaps it's worth a poll to see what sort of configuration and price point people are most interested in.

I can see a number of people in this thread are keen to buy something

[Kenom]

Apparently there is. I'll work on a middle model that is just a display unit then with no pc connectivity at all.

[sugeek]

Apparently there is. I'll work on a middle model that is just a display unit then with no pc connectivity at all.

I got a really silly solution for that, a $10 multimeter duct taped to the top... Or you could get fancy and put it inside and cut out the screen and power on button.

-Adam

[Kenom]

Updated thread with pictures of the new enclosure. Smaller and more compact. Will have a membrane switch on the front face with 4 buttons for settings and features.

The pictured wires coming from the side of the enclosure are only for the prototype. The head will be connected by a 4 pin mini-din connector to easily remove the sensor from the base unit.

I did also want to say that I'm now taking pre-orders for the Kenometer Pro at $350 each. Shipping is not included in that price. The time estimate on delivery is 2-3 weeks out at the minimum. I'm waiting on graphical overlays for the front face and no clue how long that will take. Interested parties should PM me.

[Kenom]

I've just now received the membrane switches for the meter and wanted to show you all. There will be an overlay over the switch so you won't see it.

[Kenom]

More pictures.




and here is an example of a potential overlay.

Hehe this is NOT how crappy the real thing will look. This was just me printing something really quick to get a looksee.

[laserwinkel]

any updates yet?
i am needing one fast hehe
what would one costs that can measure up to 10W ?

[Kenom]

Well, literally the only thing stopping me from actually calling these done, is I don't have professionally printed overlays yet. They start printing tomorrow and should be done in a week. If you want to pre-order, you can do so at

www.kenometer.org

[laserwinkel]

Great, but it says it can measure up to 4W.
"or attach to an external heat-sink and read up to 20 Watts"

do you also sell these external heat sinks? what would these cost ?

[lasersbee]

I suppose you can use any heatsink that can dissipate (in your case) at least
10 Watts...
I have a few Kenometer Lites... and that same Heads without heatsinking get
quite warm at just over 2 Watts within a few minutes... which is a bit worrying to
me since the sensitive OP Amp and electronics is in the head...

I will definitely be heat sinking mine if measuring powers over 2 Watts.... or maybe
even installing a TEC to cool it.. Hope this helps...

@ Kenom.... Nice Kenometer Sales site....


Jerry