Introduction

[Owensda]

Hello everyone.I'm new to the forum and thought I'd say hello and hope to get involved with some laser projects.I'm totally fascinated by lasers and want to learn more about building them and hopefully pitch shows to nightclubs and events in my area.My area is Manchester in the UK so if anyone from around this area wants an apprentice please speak up.Thanks for reading

[danielbriggs]

Alrighty Sir.
Get yourself on down to a "UKLEM".
I've hard there's more laser things and laser folk that you can shake a stick at.

[Owensda]

Thanks Daniel, I shall check this out.

If for example I had a crappy Laserworld CS2000 RGB - Can I use this casing and certain components to strip and start a new projector project?

I'm currently studying the safety guidelines of lasers and know my interests are purely for hobby purposes as opposed to commercial and profit purposes. I tend to learn best watching video's. Are there any youtube channels with videos for startup learner guides to building a projector?

Thanks for your time folks

[danielbriggs]

In the past I would have said yes; but the level of entry to making everything to a reasonable standard is now so low, it's probably worth you doing it all again.
(At least you'll still have a fully functional CS2000 rather than cannibalise it)

Check out Planters' "TechIngredients" videos; however they usually cover fairly advanced topics, but significantly interesting and worth a watch nonetheless.

I think the next UKLEM is April time in Lincolnshire, UK. You'll learn more there in a weekend that 1 month watching videos + it's attended by a large group of numpty idiots; myself included.

[Owensda]

Thanks Daniel, yes they are pretty awesome but way to advanced at this stage for me. I'll look forward to the event also.

Danny