Nice job. You are a true jedi. To everyone else... All the safety requirements and power restrictions are only on hand-held lasers and all restrictions so far are only on handheld lasers "for sale" or being imported. Read the law and read what can be done before calling this jedi a liar.
@luiskablugenize The arctic spyder from wickedlasers is not legal. If I recall correctly, any laser above 5mW requires proper safety features in order to be deemed legal. Despite what wickedlasers says on their website, their arctic spyder is not legal due to its lack of safety features.
@LineMasterJorbob This is not true, The wicked lasers arctic is FDA compliant, meaning that it is fully legal if used responsibly. It has the small pin on the end cap, as well as the smartswitch, which needs a code to turn on, it ensures that it will not turn on unless the code is entered (the chance of it being entered while in someones pocket or not in someones hands is about one in a million.
so yeah, the wicked lasers spyder 3 arctic is legal.
@luiskablugenize As the title and description state, this is a DIY laser. I built this laser myself. I gutted out an old wicked laser that was no longer working (of a different wavelength and power), and built the 1.2W 445nm laser inside of it. It is 1.2W. It is different than wicked laser's arctic laser.
@luiskablugenize As the title and description state, this is a DIY laser. I built this laser myself. I gutted out an old wicked laser that was no longer working (of a different wavelength and power), and built the 1.2W 445nm laser inside of it. It is 1.2W. It is different than wicked laser's arctic laser.
@LineMasterJorbob wow, not being sarcastic i honestly find lasers really interesting. so commenting to yoor other comment here: if anything above 5mW is not legal and wicked lasers are not following regulations than do you think the arctic spyder is going to be limited? this andswer is based on opinion so aswer away :)
@luiskablugenize I am glad you find lasers interesting! It is a very fun hobby.
I should have been more specific in my other post. I was referring to the legality in the US. Laws in other countries are different. To answer your question, it depends on what you mean by "limited". No, WickedLasers is not limiting the power of the arctic. Yes, it can be difficult to get the laser into the US since customs are specifically looking for the arctic.
hello, i would like to make one DIY laser, i am looking for a violet 600mw 405, and i am wondering what heat-sink i should use because i know the can melt easily with bad cooling.
@fritzarken74 yeah you would be instantly blinded by this laser and could even be blinded by its reflection on a shiny surface like a white wall or in particular glass. the glasses block out a certian frequency of light or wavelength rather. so make sure that you get the ones with the correct rating.
@LineMasterJorbob hey i love making really powerful lasers too. but have you ever happened to come across a guy named styropyro, he is awesome and he builds tons of lasers too. you would like him!
@RaidenGekkou0 I had it focussed to a point most of the time, however it can still light matches, cut tape, pop balloons, etc when focused to infinity, it just takes a couple seconds longer. And of course the beam shots outside were focused to infinity.
@losteden Neither Wicked Lasers' arctic, or my DIY laser use any corrective optics to correct the higher divergent axis (fast axis). However, if I recall correctly the arctic's lens has3 elements and a higher focal length which cut off part of the beam. This causes the beam to look thinner, but it's a trade off with power. The lens I used in this video was a short FL, large aperture lens. I also have a 3 element, high FL from AixiZ which produces a beam exactly like the arctics'.
@atakpup The Wicked Laser "arctic" laser used the laser diodes from Casio's XJ-A130 or XJ-A140 projector. In each projector there are 24 of these diodes. I bought one of these diodes from a person who was buying these projectors and harvesting and selling the laser diodes from them. So I wouldn't call these diodes "arctic" diodes even though they the same ones that Wicked lasers uses because in reality they are Casio diodes. Also I'm pretty sure the arctic was marketed as <1W.
I scored me one of those and now I use my 1 Watt laser pointer to shoot stray cats in the alley of my apartment building. It is so cool and sometimes I can start their fur on fire. LOL! One time I got this cab driver too and he crashed into a fire hydrant! LOL! I am now going to build 5 more and put them in an array so I have a massive 6 watt beam shooting those stupid cats! LOL! LOL! LOL!
@danwoodward23 Laser diodes in general are all driven by a constant current driver. However since these diodes are coming out of a projector no one is exactly sure what the safe current is for the laser diodes without killing them. Wicked Lasers decided to set the output of their lasers to 1W so they are driven at about 1A of current. They do this so the laser diodes last longer since they have to honor warranties. But the actual safe current is 1.3A. Also, each laser diode will vary in power.
Nice lazor =D Looking to make one myself and it's definitely gonna be a 445nm pen, since reds and greenies are common as muck now. That leaves me with choice of a 130 or 140. Any word on what will tolerate higher power settings? I'm looking to use it as a firestarter for camping trips and the like so anywhere in the vicinity of 1.5W is ideal.
Cheers for a list of what exactly is needed BTW =D I've always had trouble wrapping my head around what exactly went into one of these beasts.
@Aranthei The A140 diodes appear to be able to withstand higher current (and thus output more optical power) without dying. However, they diodes get VERY hot even when driven at currents as low as 400mA (approx 250-300mW). I highly suggest you buy a larger host + heatsink (link in the description). However, if you do make it a pen, I suggest using this one: laserpointerforums . com/f64/fs-new-pen-host-kits-switch-board-spring-option-nice-22561.html
Slightly surprised by the fast reply there, thanks =D
Definitely going for an A140 if they can take moar power.
As far as the host and heatsink go, I'm probably going the custom route. I'm after some individuality and an epic duty cycle so having the host/heatsink/module all in one hunk of ally seems a nice way of doing it. How do the lenses fit? I can't work out from builds I saw on LPF whether they attach to the host or the module... D=
@Aranthei Normally you press the diode into the back of the AixiZ module, put the AixiZ module in a heatsink, and then the lens then screws into the AixiZ module. However, some people have machined custom heatsinks which allow you to press the diode right into the heatsink, and screw the lens into the heatsink. If this is your first time building a laser, I highly suggest reading as much as you can on laserpointerforums . com
I suggest building a red laser first; 250mW red laser diodes cost $10
@RaidenGekkou0 The host I used is the only one I have of that type. However, I would be happy to make you one, it would simply be in a different style host. Send me a message if you are interested.
@altern8energy Most of the parts can be bought from members of the forums: laserpointerforums . com. I'll post links to each part in the description of the video. Also, here's some pictures showing how I made it: laserpointerforums . com/f48/1-2w-diy-445nm-spyder-ii-host-53696.html
where the hell you get this? You made one???
skunk96 2 months ago
weapon...!
Hard!!!
Sandro557m 4 months ago
@Elmers32Glue so? did you even read the name, he PUT a different laser in the host of an old wicked laser
Themandudebro227 6 months ago
+ :-D
gogita1 6 months ago
Nice job. You are a true jedi. To everyone else... All the safety requirements and power restrictions are only on hand-held lasers and all restrictions so far are only on handheld lasers "for sale" or being imported. Read the law and read what can be done before calling this jedi a liar.
Codeeist 8 months ago
it cut your finger of?
LRZ1996 10 months ago
also wickedlasers only makes up to a 1w laser ( arcric spyder)
luiskablugenize 10 months ago
@luiskablugenize The arctic spyder from wickedlasers is not legal. If I recall correctly, any laser above 5mW requires proper safety features in order to be deemed legal. Despite what wickedlasers says on their website, their arctic spyder is not legal due to its lack of safety features.
LineMasterJorbob 10 months ago
@LineMasterJorbob This is not true, The wicked lasers arctic is FDA compliant, meaning that it is fully legal if used responsibly. It has the small pin on the end cap, as well as the smartswitch, which needs a code to turn on, it ensures that it will not turn on unless the code is entered (the chance of it being entered while in someones pocket or not in someones hands is about one in a million.
so yeah, the wicked lasers spyder 3 arctic is legal.
YouWoW1z1 2 months ago
@luiskablugenize
And its not even 1w it's 700mW actually
offroadfreak8582 4 months ago
@luiskablugenize
Also wickedlaser strongest laser is 500/1000mW MOst arctics are 750mW
greetz
laserpointerNL 3 weeks ago
you sure that is 1.2w, i thought they only made up to 1w lasers because of legal issues....
luiskablugenize 10 months ago
@luiskablugenize As the title and description state, this is a DIY laser. I built this laser myself. I gutted out an old wicked laser that was no longer working (of a different wavelength and power), and built the 1.2W 445nm laser inside of it. It is 1.2W. It is different than wicked laser's arctic laser.
LineMasterJorbob 10 months ago
@luiskablugenize As the title and description state, this is a DIY laser. I built this laser myself. I gutted out an old wicked laser that was no longer working (of a different wavelength and power), and built the 1.2W 445nm laser inside of it. It is 1.2W. It is different than wicked laser's arctic laser.
LineMasterJorbob 10 months ago
@LineMasterJorbob wow, not being sarcastic i honestly find lasers really interesting. so commenting to yoor other comment here: if anything above 5mW is not legal and wicked lasers are not following regulations than do you think the arctic spyder is going to be limited? this andswer is based on opinion so aswer away :)
luiskablugenize 10 months ago
@luiskablugenize I am glad you find lasers interesting! It is a very fun hobby.
I should have been more specific in my other post. I was referring to the legality in the US. Laws in other countries are different. To answer your question, it depends on what you mean by "limited". No, WickedLasers is not limiting the power of the arctic. Yes, it can be difficult to get the laser into the US since customs are specifically looking for the arctic.
LineMasterJorbob 10 months ago
hello, i would like to make one DIY laser, i am looking for a violet 600mw 405, and i am wondering what heat-sink i should use because i know the can melt easily with bad cooling.
asvestomixZ 11 months ago
I really liked the host
survivorevil 1 year ago
i wish i had a more powerful laser
ItAreMe 1 year ago
how much was it?
thecannon43 1 year ago
you should make a video on how you did this, i'm going to be trying to make one myself.
greenesthaze 1 year ago
Where did you get the host? :D
PyroPortrayal 1 year ago
@PyroPortrayal It was an old, broken 473nm (30mW I think) Spyder II from Wicked Lasers.
LineMasterJorbob 1 year ago
This has been flagged as spam show
when can we buy one
SpaceAlien7 1 year ago
This has been flagged as spam show
when can we buy 1
SpaceAlien7 1 year ago
when can we buy 1
SpaceAlien7 1 year ago
i'm gonna pump my diode to 1.2amps, i have a larger heat sink though....
TheSuperhack3r 1 year ago
how ampere?
fritzarken74 1 year ago
@fritzarken74 1.1 A
LineMasterJorbob 1 year ago
@LineMasterJorbob
thanks
I am building one of them, I give them 1170 ma
maximum 10 seconds of lighting, up to when I won't have put a bigger squanderer
and really impressive the power of these lasers, is the use of glasses of protection mandatory!
bye!!
fritzarken74 1 year ago
@fritzarken74 Yes eye protection is mandatory for lasers this powerful. You only have two eyes. Keep them safe.
LineMasterJorbob 1 year ago
@LineMasterJorbob you got two eyes ? w00t ? my neighbour's mom got 3 ones
casemodder89 1 year ago
@fritzarken74 yeah you would be instantly blinded by this laser and could even be blinded by its reflection on a shiny surface like a white wall or in particular glass. the glasses block out a certian frequency of light or wavelength rather. so make sure that you get the ones with the correct rating.
gtq838 1 year ago
@fritzarken74
I put 1174ma, " diode" 1.754 ma all......
i put the diode in a 23 mm x 25 mm cilinder alluminium with cpu cooler past , time on ~60 sec
bye
fritzarken74 1 year ago
cant that thing burn flesh....???
mocho011 1 year ago
@mocho011 Yes. It leaves a scar after every burn.
LineMasterJorbob 1 year ago 3
@LineMasterJorbob hey i love making really powerful lasers too. but have you ever happened to come across a guy named styropyro, he is awesome and he builds tons of lasers too. you would like him!
Themandudebro227 6 months ago
@Themandudebro227 I think styropyro is a pretty cool guy. Eh builds lasers and doesnt afraid of anything.
LineMasterJorbob 6 months ago
Did you have it focused for burning the entire time, or to infinity?
RaidenGekkou0 1 year ago
@RaidenGekkou0 I had it focussed to a point most of the time, however it can still light matches, cut tape, pop balloons, etc when focused to infinity, it just takes a couple seconds longer. And of course the beam shots outside were focused to infinity.
LineMasterJorbob 1 year ago
the artic beam is more good
losteden 1 year ago
@losteden Neither Wicked Lasers' arctic, or my DIY laser use any corrective optics to correct the higher divergent axis (fast axis). However, if I recall correctly the arctic's lens has3 elements and a higher focal length which cut off part of the beam. This causes the beam to look thinner, but it's a trade off with power. The lens I used in this video was a short FL, large aperture lens. I also have a 3 element, high FL from AixiZ which produces a beam exactly like the arctics'.
LineMasterJorbob 1 year ago
compared to a green laser?
laserfan17 1 year ago
how bright is that laser
laserfan17 1 year ago
Did you put an arctic diode in that thing because when it was available it said 500mw not 1.2 watts?
atakpup 1 year ago
@atakpup The Wicked Laser "arctic" laser used the laser diodes from Casio's XJ-A130 or XJ-A140 projector. In each projector there are 24 of these diodes. I bought one of these diodes from a person who was buying these projectors and harvesting and selling the laser diodes from them. So I wouldn't call these diodes "arctic" diodes even though they the same ones that Wicked lasers uses because in reality they are Casio diodes. Also I'm pretty sure the arctic was marketed as <1W.
LineMasterJorbob 1 year ago
I scored me one of those and now I use my 1 Watt laser pointer to shoot stray cats in the alley of my apartment building. It is so cool and sometimes I can start their fur on fire. LOL! One time I got this cab driver too and he crashed into a fire hydrant! LOL! I am now going to build 5 more and put them in an array so I have a massive 6 watt beam shooting those stupid cats! LOL! LOL! LOL!
payingyourmortgage 1 year ago
So basically I can just go buy a $2 Bic lighter and do the same thing?
doomsjay 1 year ago
@doomsjay no, a 50cent lighter would be better.
PoppinCheese 1 year ago
how mA the batterie has???
foibos899 1 year ago
hey can you make a laser for me.
or is there any tutorials as to how can i make such a laser.
thnx>
chrgshh666 1 year ago
go to LPF find any post by hakzaw1- there are links in the sig to get some of the parts-
BUT ONLY AFTER you get the right safety eye wear and understand fully what you are doing!!!(ESD-duty-rest cycle etc etc)
crazy4lasers 1 year ago
if this is the same diode as the arctic then how come this is more powerful?
danwoodward23 1 year ago
@danwoodward23 Laser diodes in general are all driven by a constant current driver. However since these diodes are coming out of a projector no one is exactly sure what the safe current is for the laser diodes without killing them. Wicked Lasers decided to set the output of their lasers to 1W so they are driven at about 1A of current. They do this so the laser diodes last longer since they have to honor warranties. But the actual safe current is 1.3A. Also, each laser diode will vary in power.
LineMasterJorbob 1 year ago
Nice lazor =D Looking to make one myself and it's definitely gonna be a 445nm pen, since reds and greenies are common as muck now. That leaves me with choice of a 130 or 140. Any word on what will tolerate higher power settings? I'm looking to use it as a firestarter for camping trips and the like so anywhere in the vicinity of 1.5W is ideal.
Cheers for a list of what exactly is needed BTW =D I've always had trouble wrapping my head around what exactly went into one of these beasts.
Aranthei 1 year ago
@Aranthei The A140 diodes appear to be able to withstand higher current (and thus output more optical power) without dying. However, they diodes get VERY hot even when driven at currents as low as 400mA (approx 250-300mW). I highly suggest you buy a larger host + heatsink (link in the description). However, if you do make it a pen, I suggest using this one: laserpointerforums . com/f64/fs-new-pen-host-kits-switch-board-spring-option-nice-22561.html
It's the perfect size for the AixiZ modules.
LineMasterJorbob 1 year ago
@LineMasterJorbob
Slightly surprised by the fast reply there, thanks =D
Definitely going for an A140 if they can take moar power.
As far as the host and heatsink go, I'm probably going the custom route. I'm after some individuality and an epic duty cycle so having the host/heatsink/module all in one hunk of ally seems a nice way of doing it. How do the lenses fit? I can't work out from builds I saw on LPF whether they attach to the host or the module... D=
Aranthei 1 year ago
@Aranthei Normally you press the diode into the back of the AixiZ module, put the AixiZ module in a heatsink, and then the lens then screws into the AixiZ module. However, some people have machined custom heatsinks which allow you to press the diode right into the heatsink, and screw the lens into the heatsink. If this is your first time building a laser, I highly suggest reading as much as you can on laserpointerforums . com
I suggest building a red laser first; 250mW red laser diodes cost $10
LineMasterJorbob 1 year ago
@Aranthei Man Buy the torch(that flashlight)
it can set fire on you lol
man watch this video,it is perfect for camping!
/watch?v=NiKzrnKR3Ts
slashBR1751 1 year ago
Nice job. I suppose you wouldn't have made any extras for sale?
RaidenGekkou0 1 year ago 9
@RaidenGekkou0 The host I used is the only one I have of that type. However, I would be happy to make you one, it would simply be in a different style host. Send me a message if you are interested.
LineMasterJorbob 1 year ago
I suppose you couldn't show all the parts you listed in a video to get a visual representation of what they look like and where to get them??
altern8energy 1 year ago
@altern8energy Most of the parts can be bought from members of the forums: laserpointerforums . com. I'll post links to each part in the description of the video. Also, here's some pictures showing how I made it: laserpointerforums . com/f48/1-2w-diy-445nm-spyder-ii-host-53696.html
LineMasterJorbob 1 year ago