Projector Re-Build Courtesy of Stanwax

[Jem]

Hi All

Well, due to a few factors I decided that it was time for a complete re-build of my projector. The question was should I undertake this myself or get someone far more expert to do it for me.

I guess the title of this thread sort of gives it away somewhat... I decided to take the easy option (for me) and I asked Rob (Stanwax) if he would be prepared to take on the task. Thankfully he accepted

Those who know me will also know that my electrickery skills leave a great deal to be desired, so overall the best option has been decided upon (I would hate to see those CT's go up in smoke ), I came to the conclusion that there was just too much expensive gear in this build for me to take any risks.

So, Rob has started a photo album of the build in progress here...

http://photonlexicon.com/gallery/v/u...ems+Projector/

The contents of the new projector are going to be as follows...

Cambridge CT6215h scanners (Just look at those lovely electronics and meaty power supplies )

300mW Laserwave 532nm Green

A 'custom' blue cobbled together from a working Lasever 200mW blue and another (hopefully soon to be working again) 200mW Blue. The idea is to combine both these with a PBS to get around 350/400mW total blue output.

A pair of Maxyzmodules 659nm Red's that are producing around 430mW ish.

300mW (ish) Laserwave 642nm Red.

The reds will be combined using the Semrock custom dichro from the group buy on here a while back.

For the optics mounts we're hoping to use Pat's (Laserman 532) new mounts as they are really small.

For the dichro's... Well, that's probably going to be Laserwave as well, although I have a spare set of brand new EO dichro's that Rob is going to look at.

The case is one of the GB custom builds from Simon (Pit8ull) and Mark (Insanity).

Overall, I think the colour should be fairly well balanced for a nice white, but the LD2000 software should compensate for any shortfalls

So, that's it so far. I'll leave Rob to comment further if deems it necessary (and can find the time ).

Cheers

Jem

[White-Light]

Nice build Jem. Can't wait to see the result.

[stanwax]

I came to the conclusion that there was just too much expensive gear in this build for me to take any risks.

I will just take the risks instead

A 'custom' blue cobbled together

Erm I think you will find they are being lovingly combined

Pix will be added as and when I get time - the build is more important than the images...

Rob

[Carl B]

Your Projector is going to be the envy of the next meet there Jem. That's looking like one serious work of art of a projector Rob's putting together.

Hope to be making a start on mine next week while off from work.

Carl

[andy_con]

sounds like a good project there Jem, have you considered adding 300-500mw of 405nm from a single diode??

http://www.laserpointerforums.com/fo...num=1236464366

[Jem]

I will just take the risks instead

Ahhh... But you have the skill and the knowledge, so the risk is greatly reduced. I have every confidence in you Rob

Erm I think you will find they are being lovingly combined

, of course

Pix will be added as and when I get time - the build is more important than the images...

Rob

Absolutely - I don't want you wasting time taking pictures!

Seriously though, I couldn't think of anyone better to trust this gear with. Rob's a top guy and really knows his stuff, I can't wait to see the finished result.

Cheers

Jem

P.S.... Andy.... Are you going to mention the 405 blues to Rob or shall I?

[dave321]

I will just take the risks instead


Erm I think you will find they are being lovingly combined

Pix will be added as and when I get time - the build is more important than the images...

Rob

looks like another great job rob !!

[andy_con]

to late jem i was just on the phone to him about something else and mentioned it.

i think he was very keen to install one!!

cough cough

[soforene]

Tell me Jem, have you picked a name yet?

[allthatwhichis]

sounds like a good project there Jem, have you considered adding 300-500mw of 405nm from a single diode??

http://www.laserpointerforums.com/fo...num=1236464366

P.S.... Andy.... Are you going to mention the 405 blues to Rob or shall I?

I was gonna ask about the blu-ray...