Messages

226

Construction / Re: 7 Color / White Pointer Project

« on: February 03, 2009, 01:12:49 pm »

Another pic of it running.

227

Construction / Re: 7 Color / White Pointer Project

« on: February 03, 2009, 01:11:46 pm »

I got a basic alignment done. The color mix isn't too bad. I originally thought I would have too much green, but it seems like I might need more.

228

Construction / Re: 7 Color / White Pointer Project

« on: February 03, 2009, 09:54:33 am »

I've mounted my dicros and mirrors, but I need to come up with a better way. It won't stay in alignment. The "proof of concept" is there though.

I have been running it using a DC power supply, the other day I noticed it was pulling 650 ma when all three are on. I guess the thought of using AAA batteries is history now. I'm thinking I need to use C or D batteries.

229

Media of the moment / Re: Snow!

« on: January 30, 2009, 09:26:54 am »

I would post some Orlando pics, but I'm not that mean

230

Construction / Re: 7 Color / White Pointer Project

« on: January 29, 2009, 09:45:01 am »

I plan to add an abstract (spiro) projector once it's finished. For now it's just going to be a pointer.

231

Construction / Re: 7 Color / White Pointer Project

« on: January 28, 2009, 12:16:36 pm »

Exactally! Three switches to select the colors. I'm still on the prowl for a good host.

232

Construction / Re: 7 Color / White Pointer Project

« on: January 28, 2009, 07:59:02 am »

All three lasers in the mount and the electronics.
Here is the driver for the red diode and a 3.3 volt regulator for the green. I plan to us 4.5 volts to drive everything.

233

Construction / Re: 7 Color / White Pointer Project

« on: January 28, 2009, 07:57:32 am »

The three Lasers I'm going to use.

234

Construction / 7 Color / White Pointer Project

« on: January 28, 2009, 07:56:13 am »

Hi all,
I decided after building a Red and BlueRay pointer that I would pick up a green module and attempt a White Light / 7 color pointer. I have seen the results of one other posted on LPF, and it looks good. I want to make it as small as possible and may add a spiro projector after done.

Here are pics of my progress so far. I still need a Micro driver from Dr. Lava for the BlueRay. I may steel one from my other pointer. I'm still hammering out the details on how to mount the mirrors and dicros and still have the adjustments needed for alignment. I think I will bond each of them to a 1/8" solid wire then drill a hole in the mount with a set screw. The wire will allow for the adjustment and still be very rigid.

What do you guys think?

235

LaserBoy !!! / Re: LaserBoy mouse support

« on: January 27, 2009, 01:54:13 pm »

I think a mouse interface would be great. I'm an Autocad user and bounce between the mouse and the keyboard. Sometimes its easier to use the keyboard and sometimes the mouse. Just my 2 cents.

By the way I lost it when I saw the wooden mouse. Good job thesk8nmidget.

236

About This Forum / Re: Hey Everyone!

« on: January 27, 2009, 01:48:36 pm »

Hi from Orlando, Florida.

237

Media of the moment / Re: The Moon

« on: January 26, 2009, 04:29:04 pm »

How about this one then. Don't worry, it's not me just an aviation pic I found.