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It's been years since this site has seen any changes because the online webpage editor I was using dissapeared quite a while back. So I finally got the bug to dive
back in and rebuild the websites I have using software I've installed on my PC.
This site has most of the same stuff as before but I'm now able to add new content as I see the need, so new stuff will appear on a periodic basis. Lasers have come a LONG way since I started in this hobby (and this website) and my interests have expanded also.
I've added a new (non-coherent) light related hobby which will eventually make its way onto these pages... Animated Christmas light shows. There is SO much in the way of DIY in this area, which brings the costs down considerably and, honestly, it's just more fun this way.
I prefer to do things as DIY as possible so most of this is hands-on. A working knowledge of electronics and mechanical aptitude is very helpful.
I'll eventually include a few blogs in here for ongoing projects just for the fun of it.
This site has most of the same stuff as before but I'm now able to add new content as I see the need, so new stuff will appear on a periodic basis. Lasers have come a LONG way since I started in this hobby (and this website) and my interests have expanded also.
I've added a new (non-coherent) light related hobby which will eventually make its way onto these pages... Animated Christmas light shows. There is SO much in the way of DIY in this area, which brings the costs down considerably and, honestly, it's just more fun this way.
I prefer to do things as DIY as possible so most of this is hands-on. A working knowledge of electronics and mechanical aptitude is very helpful.
I'll eventually include a few blogs in here for ongoing projects just for the fun of it.
Site Updated 7-21-24
One of my early argon gas lasers and power srupply
An example of a Lumia effect
I modified this Amiga 1200 for my early laser shows
And last but certainly NOT LEAST...
So many times I've seen or read about people with laser pointers doing really unwise things like pointing them at someone's face, pointing them at
aircraft or passing cars, at animals and more. It's something the purpetrator only regrets (hopefully) after they have blinded someone (either temporarily or
permanently) and caused an accident and finally learns the hard way of the serious danger that even lower power laser light can present if not treated with
proper respect.
PLEASE, if you haven't already, commit to learning at least the basics of laser safety before going any further into this hobby.
PLEASE, if you haven't already, commit to learning at least the basics of laser safety before going any further into this hobby.