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Thread: Laser "Oh Shit Kit"- What is in yours?

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    Default Laser "Oh Shit Kit"- What is in yours?

    I mentioned something about my laser oh shit kit in the SELEM lumia thread and others thought it was a good idea. I didn't want to get a lumia thread off topic so a new thread is born.

    So I thought I would ask what is in your laser "Oh Shit Kit"?

    Mine changes depending on where I am going but in general:
    -Multi-Meter
    -Zip-Ties
    -Tape: Metal Foil, Gaffers, electrical
    -Laser Power Meter
    -Electrical outlet tester
    -Random wire
    -Snacks
    -Epoxy
    -moldable epoxy (magnum steel)
    -plug strips
    -extra mirrors (di-electric)
    -screws
    -tools: screw driver set, adjustable wrench, wire strippers
    -laserbugs
    -laser drivers
    -Fuses, circuit breakers
    -Rubber O-rings for hoses (from the argon days)
    -disposable shower caps + rubber bands
    -spare drive sleds just in case
    -Sterile swabs
    -Remacid (thanks 300evil)
    -Laserium glasses, and spare lumia wheels.
    -misc

    My 'kit' which is still a mess from NWLEM normally it looks nicer:
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    Laser (the acronym derived from Light Amplification by Stimulated Emissions of Radiation) is a spectacular manifestation of this process. It is a source which emits a kind of light of unrivaled purity and intensity not found in any of the previously known sources of radiation. - Lasers & Non-Linear Optics, B.B. Laud.

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    What, no soldering iron?

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    - Laser "Oh Shit Kit"

    I think that is what you would hear if you tried going through Customs with that !
    Might just end up with your name on one of those "Government lists" when they open it up !

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    Multi Meter
    Laser Power Meter
    2 x Blue Diodes 445nm
    4 x Red 650nm
    Laser Driver for blues and reds
    LaserOrb
    All handy tools needed
    Mirrors 10x10
    2 x Extra 2Axis Mounts
    Super Glue
    Dremel 300 with all tools
    Super Tape black
    Screws alot
    Fuses
    Swaps
    Zip Ties
    KitKat
    1000mW Green DPSS you never know
    Spare DT40Wide plus all the electronics needed
    25feet DB25
    Extra Stanwax module
    Cables in all colors...
    Soldering Iron
    Spare Power Supply 5V, 24V
    USB 16GB with Windows 7 install, Windows 7 Runtime from USB Drive with Pango installed, Pangolin Software...
    Double Sided Strong tape

    If i come to think of it i could build a projector with this LOL

    That pretty much sums it up Click image for larger version. 

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    DUCTTAPE is everything you need.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mccarrot View Post
    DUCTTAPE is everything you need.
    DUCTTAPE and WD40!

    If it moves and it shouldnt use ducttape
    if it doesnt move and it should use WD40

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    Quote Originally Posted by mccarrot View Post
    DUCTTAPE is everything you need.
    No self respecting laser (or lighting) guy should be using DUCTTAPE. You Should be using Gaffers Tape!

    chad


    When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.


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    I reckon Dimitri (Hobbybob) and Rob (Stanwax) should win the awards for this. The amount of 'just in case' gear they bring to LEM's in the UK is staggering
    Quote: "There is a theory which states that if ever, for any reason, anyone discovers what exactly the Universe is for and why it is here it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another that states that this has already happened.”... Douglas Adams 1952 - 2001

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    If you're working on ions, a "lil' bitty" transistor tester (Tip courtesy of Steve)

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    Bomb proof Itronix Go book touchscreen laptop, set up for Moncha with DAC!

    Slow, but fine with Moncha, and never failed!

    Always there as a backup.

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