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11-05-2025, 00:15

mrfloppy replied to a thread OPT or Golden Star ? in The Lounge

oh yeah sure, I just asked nicely and recieved, so i dont think anybody minds me sharing :) you'll need a Serial adapter for it, i dont know which one exactly as i dont have a OPT box yet... but im guessing something fairly simple...

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11-03-2025, 08:16

TheHermit replied to a thread OPT or Golden Star ? in The Lounge

Great info to know! With 2 * OPT modules, I'm likely going to need OPT's tuning software sooner or later. Mind sharing it on this thread or via PM? Thanks in advance 👍 Roj

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11-03-2025, 01:02

mrfloppy replied to a thread OPT or Golden Star ? in The Lounge

AFAIK my Tmax uses a GS module which uses the DT XEON driver ive been talking with OPT and they have their own digital driver and even sent me the tuning software for it (if a diode needs replacing you will need this) so they are not the same at all, and all i can say without trying OPT's one...

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10-31-2025, 06:42

swamidog replied to a thread OPT or Golden Star ? in The Lounge

OPT is also using digital drivers. they may be the same. i'm not sure.

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10-30-2025, 08:37

mixedgas replied to a thread OPT or Golden Star ? in The Lounge

Goldenstar's digital diode driver offers advantages in color representation, color tends to stay the same during fades etc. For graphics and logos the digital driver is impeccable. You can dial it down to 100 mW or less and white stays white. Steve

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10-28-2025, 13:53

masterpj replied to a thread OPT or Golden Star ? in The Lounge

golden star, better beam.. thicker heat sink... diode protection and less overdriving and more correction. The thing is not all 25w is the same.. there is a good reason for the difference in price and its not all down to markups.

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10-23-2025, 21:12

Jorden replied to a thread Anyone want rare Nichia arrays for a low price? in Buy/Sell/Trade

Shipping fees are not included. Please tell me the payment method you want to use. I can tell you weather it is possible or not.

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10-23-2025, 20:48

Jorden started a thread Anyone want rare Nichia arrays for a low price? in Buy/Sell/Trade

I’m offering a Nichia diode arrays. I believe that my arras are the most cheapest arrays you can afford on the market! What I have on my hands right now. Used nubm47 single diode for 30usd Used nubm44 single diode for 30usd Used Nubm35 67w blue array for 100usd Used Nubm38 74w blue array...

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10-23-2025, 07:48

Johannesa replied to a thread Vintage color organ - can't match blue bulb color / brightness of original in Light Sources, Other than Laser

Have you tried checking if the wattage of the new blue bulb matches the original one? It might be the key to fixing the brightness issue. Maybe adjusting the color organ’s blue channel sensitivity could help align its output with the new bulb.

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10-21-2025, 16:55

absolom7691 replied to a thread A little machining and other bits in Modifications

That color tree is great! Thank you for sharing. Once Halloween is done this year and when it cools off in my garage, I am going to play with it a lot more!

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10-21-2025, 15:12

lasermaster1977 replied to a thread CYGN-B in The Lounge

Nice demos of your progress, Greg. You have really accomplished a lot!

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10-21-2025, 12:55

VDX replied to a thread A little machining and other bits in Modifications

... I've tested some years ago, with an older 30W MOPA and "normal" stainless steel (in German "V2A" or "V4A") with not so good results (first combined image attached). Most of this "colourfull" results are made with steel, alloyed with Titanium (Chinese something like "steel #92") - have some...

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10-21-2025, 12:15

absolom7691 replied to a thread A little machining and other bits in Modifications

Very cool. I ended up with a 200W JPT MOPA but I haven't been able to crack the stainless steel coloring yet. I managed to get a mauve color and a very light blue but that's about it. I suspect that it's because I have no idea what grade the stainless is. I imagine that has a lot to do with it....

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10-21-2025, 07:45

laserist replied to a thread CYGN-B in The Lounge

I'm not sure that everyone gets that you're building the tools to choreograph/perform the shows rather than posting a complete work...

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10-20-2025, 03:39

Greg replied to a thread CYGN-B in The Lounge

This video shows three first take passes using the new encoder tools. The first take used the buttons and joysticks to lay down data for the spiral generator. An unchanging analog circle is the only image source used except for the pongloid. This take resulted in recording both the spiral...

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10-16-2025, 21:24

TheHermit replied to a thread Lumia glass special cuboid shape in Lumia

Discovered a goldilocks (not too thin, not too thick) mylar inside a flat bag. Used mounting spray tacky glue to fasten a piece onto a black aluminum plate. Works. Recorded live on the APC40 mkii, unrehearsed, no DAW. I'm applying a .05 Hz colormod to slowly mix colors + .05 Hz circle to keep...

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10-15-2025, 06:38

mrfloppy replied to a thread BeamCommander - Open Source Lasershow Software in Product Review

whoa nice! sadly i have no Mac to test with or i would... is it OFX that makes it look like Liberation?

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10-14-2025, 00:36

VDX replied to a thread A little machining and other bits in Modifications

... yes, a pretty interesting application, if you have the equipment ... luckily I have a 30W MOPA from JPT :cool: Maybe even more interesting -- my actual setup has a scanner+optic with 110x110mm scan area and a spot diameter of around 35µm ... actually ordered a different telecentric optic,...

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10-13-2025, 23:08

TheHermit replied to a thread A little machining and other bits in Modifications

Just watched this, was reminded of this thread, figured VDX & Steve might find it interesting, and decided to share 😎

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10-13-2025, 03:28

VDX replied to a thread Inflatable Mirror Balls - will they work? in The Lounge

... ah, OK - this type behaves different to my expectation - but then the absorption of the laser energy of the mirror itself is way higher, than with plated ones ... *** EDIT *** - was thinking about such mirror balls:

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10-13-2025, 03:14

laserLips replied to a thread Inflatable Mirror Balls - will they work? in The Lounge

These for example... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/297492495669?itmmeta=01K7EGXPS40XP3Z6JDQKCERVPR&hash=item4543ef3d35:g:PDoAAeSwIQ9ogiJ There are no space between mirrors, it's made from durable PVC. I've messaged the seller. Just think it's risky but I'd love to try.

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10-13-2025, 01:40

VDX replied to a thread Inflatable Mirror Balls - will they work? in The Lounge

... depends on ball material, spaces between mirrors (absorbing area and vulnerability for laser-wavelength), energy density of the laser and exposure time >:)

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10-13-2025, 01:21

laserLips started a thread Inflatable Mirror Balls - will they work? in The Lounge

I was thinking about using an inflatable mirror ball but would a high power laser burst it?

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10-13-2025, 00:49

laserLips replied to a thread OPT or Golden Star ? in The Lounge

Hi Roj. I hadn't thought about the trade wars. I've literary just put my laser money all on a coin called FARTCOIN to ride this current crypto wave of recovery so I can afford a Pangolin discoscan and perhaps another laser. I'm in the UK but no doubt it will affect me too. When is the...

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10-12-2025, 19:06

ablelaser01 started a thread Do you want some IP65 rated high power laser projector? in Buy/Sell/Trade

The TRIUMPH RGB 120 0000 is the highest power in ABLE LASER. There are also 40w, 60w. They are suitable for large concerts, club venues, festivals and outdoor permanent installation projects. For more details or price pls visit www.able-laser.com email to sales@able-laser.com

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10-12-2025, 17:47

TheHermit replied to a thread OPT or Golden Star ? in The Lounge

I upgraded to OPTlaser's PD3000 RGB projector with low divergence optics and DT-40 galvos. Very pleased with the beam quality & price, I ordered an identical W3000-RGB module for my 2nd DIY projector build. Their sales staff and customer service have been excellent. However, they have...

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10-12-2025, 17:16

TheHermit replied to a thread Help needed in adjusting colors in Beyond 4 in Laser Displays, Shows, and Scanning

Looks like you've already found Beyond's color balancing settings. Assuming your projector(s) have analogue diode drivers, most likely those driver boards have trim pots for balancing colors. But, it is important to monitor amperage, against the diodes' mfr specs, while making those adjustments to...

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10-12-2025, 11:23

lasermaster1977 replied to a thread Back then...this is what we did... in Laser Displays, Shows, and Scanning

Yup, mine came in an ELEGOO UNO Starter Kit I got 3-4 years ago. I ignored the little stepper thinking it would be kinda jerky in its movement...until I recently saw some YTs showing it in action. For me, its big selling point was it being a geared down 32-step-per-rev stepper by 64:1 yielding...

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