I really want to check out some lasers and DACs before purchasing one. Anyone in Los Angeles that does shows that could have me tag along and watch
I really want to check out some lasers and DACs before purchasing one. Anyone in Los Angeles that does shows that could have me tag along and watch
Hehe, why do you think we are all here ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by AnthonyGarcia
It only gets worse I'm afraid Anthony *retardo
Keith
As you can see in my previous post, most suggestions pointed towards not getting into this hobby XDQuote:
Originally Posted by Galvonaut
lasers are an excellent way of turning a lot of money into very little money.
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Originally Posted by AnthonyGarcia
Not to brag (maybe a little) but i'm 18, not paying anythign for rent, and have a managerial position. An expensive hobby is a must
don't underestimate the financial black hole that is this hobby. ;)
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Originally Posted by AnthonyGarcia
Be afraid...be very afraid.
Oh, and welcome.
...Mike
...*ahem* http://www.photonlexicon.com/forums/...276#post283276 *coff coff* :)
j
I have been reading up and sent you a message! Thanks for the link to the educational info!
$5000 and counting and I only do lasers in my living room. This hobby is worse than owning a B.O.A.T (Bust Out Another Thousand). It is as addicting as drugs and no matter how much power you think you have, you will want more. Your lasers will never be bright enough, your shows will never be elaborate enough and you will never be able to satiate your thirst for better lasers. With that, have fun.
Hadn't heard that acronym for Boat but, it's perfect! Gotta steal that one!
That one has been around so, I can't take credit for it but since you own a boat, you know exactly what it means! I am always pouring money into mine in some way, shape or form. Fuel, alone, almost meets that quota!
I have a few systems I can show you my time has been very limited in the last year not a lot of time for lasers. Mainly work . Shoot me a PM with your contact info and I'll hit you up.
It's a bit of a haul from LA, but the NWLEM in Portland is coming up this weekend. If you fancy a road trip (or can snag a cheap flight), it would be a great learning experience for you. There will be several different projectors and controllers set up, and you can play with the hardware and ask the owners questions about their gear. (Plus it's a hell of a lot of fun!)Quote:
I really want to check out some lasers and DACs before purchasing one.
Looks like you can get a flight for around $300, so it's something to think about anyway...
Adam
It was just over a year ago when I had the opportunity to re-kindle my ancient (25-year old) interest in lasers. Fast forward $30k and a year later...
Welcome, Anthony, watch them eyeballs.
Holy crap Rick - was it really only a year?
Damned... You've got some nice kit for only being back in the business for a year. Well done!
And yeah, it's a money-pit hobby, that's for sure. Abandon all hope of financial solvency for all who dare to enter PL...
Adam
Yes! I can attest to 'Arc's systems being both legal, and in great-shape.. Can't speak to 'price', etc, but I recall seeing a couple units that would make great 'training wheels'.. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by ArcDevilz
PS - Not 'ignoring you', just been on several hardcore-deadlines, recently, and.. now, have yet-another, before Mon.. We'll talk soon, I'm sure.. :cool:
ciao
j
Thanks, Adam. Part of staying away was simple economics. Just happened to be the right time as Steve was looking to retire. I'm happy to have missed all the ion glory days as I'm sure I'd be in the poorhouse as a result. Even catching the tail end of the dpss heyday I've still got easily 5k tied up in 532. At the end of the day, though, I love both the fun of designing/operating and the satisfaction of a wowed crowd.Quote:
Originally Posted by buffo
Amen to that, brother!Quote:
Originally Posted by hitekvoop
Dude, any chance you could jump on a plane to make the NWLEM this weekend? Gonna be a great time man... (Orbitz still has round-trip flights to Portland for just over $300...)
Adam
Tempting as that may be, Adam, I'm in the midst of buying a house and every penny counts at this point.
Fuck...
Well, at least you've got a good excuse Rick! Good luck on the house. I'll give you a pass on this one, but I better see your ass at SELEM in August! *DZ
Adam
SELEM dates are blocked on the calendar! I'm looking forward to bringing it this year :) Maybe I'll start a teaser thread so as not to completely threadjack Anthony here. *DZ
That would be cool! Please do!
Adam
You are on the west coast book a ticket for Portland this weekend NWLEM will have plenty of coherent light... Just sayin' Hite I hope it has a good garage because it might be full of laserscopes come June as I am leaving Texas...
Adam
I tried.. said he was 'too busy w/ school', etc... I will properly indoctrinate him with SELEM-fever.. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by sugeek
I'm gonna be chatting with Sir 'BB' relative to those, and see if we can 'turn that Green-frown upside down'.. :) May have some conversion-ops later in the year.. We'll see.. :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by sugeek
..Back to the XTREME channel.. :p
j
Jeff was planning a trip to Texas to pick those up for Brad. Last I heard, he was planning the trip for mid-February. I haven't seen him on PL lately though, as he's been busy with a contracting job and hasn't had much time for anything else.
Adam
Adam, I'll definitely invite you over. It's got all the everything I need/want. I'm truly blessed to have found it. Closing in 28 days. Plenty of room for photon emitters big and small (and scary).Quote:
Originally Posted by sugeek
-rick