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[ItsMinJunLol]

Hi guys, I'm not too sure about posting it in here but It's tech related so ya. I want to build a top-mounted RC laser weapon system (dank name (⌐■_■)). It will use 3X servos, 1X .5 - 1 watt laser, and a power supply to power it. What receiver can I use to plug in and also use to toggle the laser? Like, a hybrid of something like a servo controller and a remotely activated switch. I also would like some kind of controller that is compatible. Thanks!

 

Also, might need help getting a laser module. I want a 500 mw - 1 watt laser module that's something like this (image)

[Hackentosher]

Um okay, why do you want this? 

 

To answer your question, you would probably want to use a 4+ channel stick radio like a fly sky f6i. You plug the servos into there, and wire in a relay to control the laser. 

 

Why do you want three axis of movement? Your roll axis will be irrelevant as a laser is a cylinder, it would be easier and more practical to just have two axis (pitch and pan). 

[ItsMinJunLol]

10 hours ago, Hackentosher said:

Um okay, why do you want this? 

 

To answer your question, you would probably want to use a 4+ channel stick radio like a fly sky f6i. You plug the servos into there, and wire in a relay to control the laser. 

 

Why do you want three axis of movement? Your roll axis will be irrelevant as a laser is a cylinder, it would be easier and more practical to just have two axis (pitch and pan). 

Yeah, It's a two axis movement and I'll use the fky sky f6i. 

 

Btw, this is irrelevant but are you a hackintosher? If you are, then can you check this build? Like, if everything is compatible and if it will work. Thanks! 

 

My hackintosh build -> http://pcpartpicker.com/list/8kN2RG

[Hackentosher]

6 minutes ago, ItsMinJunLol said:

Yeah, It's a two axis movement and I'll use the fky sky f6i. 

 

Btw, this is irrelevant but are you a hackintosher? If you are, then can you check this build? Like, if everything is compatible and if it will work. Thanks! 

 

My hackintosh build -> http://pcpartpicker.com/list/8kN2RG

Use a gigabyte board, structure your rig off this http://www.tonymacx86.com/buyersguide/june/2016

[ItsMinJunLol]

2 minutes ago, Hackentosher said:

Use a gigabyte board, structure your rig off this http://www.tonymacx86.com/buyersguide/june/2016

Umm, can you suggest me a gigabyte mobo that is kind of like the Maximus VIII hero alpha? I really like that mobo and the colour is black/red, and I also like the fact that it has built in LEDs. My cpu is 1511 so ya. Help me out plz :3

[Hackentosher]

48 minutes ago, ItsMinJunLol said:

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You won't be able to control the rgbness of those LEDs anyway, since I believe they are software controlled, not BIOS controlled. As for a gigabyte board, look around that parts guide I posted. I haven't ran osx for awhile since it was a pain in the ass and because i wanted to play directX games (literally like every game out there) also productivity (for my purposes) is easier on Windows. If you're not sure about a component, search for it on tonymacx86

[ItsMinJunLol]

3 minutes ago, Hackentosher said:

You won't be able to control the rgbness of those LEDs anyway, since I believe they are software controlled, not BIOS controlled. As for a gigabyte board, look around that parts guide I posted. I haven't ran osx for awhile since it was a pain in the ass and because i wanted to play directX games (literally like every game out there) also productivity (for my purposes) is easier on Windows. If you're not sure about a component, search for it on tonymacx86

Yeah, I'll choose a mobo that is black/red. I'll be dual booting with windows. But will that mobo not work with hackintoshes? It was in the list.

[Hackentosher]

1 hour ago, ItsMinJunLol said:

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Well you can, but i wouldn't recommend it for your first. Gigabyte boards are natively supported. 

[ItsMinJunLol]

2 minutes ago, Hackentosher said:

Well you can, but i wouldn't recommend it for your first. Gigabyte boards are natively supported. 

Ok. Also, will I need a wireless card or something? Cuz I want it to be wireless so I chose that mobo because it includes a superfast wireless thingy that you can plug into this antenna port on the io. Will I need a wireless card to get wifi and bluetooth?

[Huntsman]

This thread is getting out of topic...

[Hackentosher]

3 hours ago, ItsMinJunLol said:

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Your Internet speed will be limited by your isp, not your hardware. As for wireless, you'll need one of the tp link cards listed on that list. Most on board solutions aren't supported. 

35 minutes ago, Huntsman said:

This thread is getting out of topic...

Lol you think? 

[WEEEEEE]

You will need a constant current source for the laser, or else you will kill it.

That module may have one built in, you should check.

[Hackentosher]

On 7/3/2016 at 11:28 AM, ItsMinJunLol said:

Ak! I can't get rid of these quotes on mobile! Anyway, @WEEEEEE, an electric load only pulls as much current as it needs or as much as the supply can muster. A load that only needs 5 amps is going to pull 5 amps even if the power supply can offer up 40 amps. 

On 7/3/2016 at 3:06 PM, Huntsman said:

Sorry, I didn't mean to quote you. The quoting system is broken in mobile chrome on my gs6, I brought it up on the bugs subforum.

[WEEEEEE]

@Hackentosher But a diode has (theoretically) zero resistance above its forward voltage. So while OP could get away without a CC supply, it is preferable to have one. (OP could just have a resistor in series, the laser is such a tiny load anyways).

[straight_stewie]

On 7/2/2016 at 7:21 AM, ItsMinJunLol said:

Hi guys, I'm not too sure about posting it in here but It's tech related so ya. I want to build a top-mounted RC laser weapon system (dank name (⌐■_■)). It will use 3X servos, 1X .5 - 1 watt laser, and a power supply to power it. What receiver can I use to plug in and also use to toggle the laser? Like, a hybrid of something like a servo controller and a remotely activated switch. I also would like some kind of controller that is compatible. Thanks!

 

Also, might need help getting a laser module. I want a 500 mw - 1 watt laser module that's something like this (image)

I hope you are using this for laser-tag purposes. If so, there is a legal limit for laser tag manufacturers selling in the US that says laser tag lasers must be red and 5mW or less. Most countries (i.e Canada and the EU) have similar laws. This is to prevent injury to people. Since you aren't a manufacturer, you don't have to abide by this rule, but I would highly recommend that you do so.

A 1 watt laser is a class 4 laser. This means that it can/will/has caused serious injury, even death. Excerpt from Wikipedia below:

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Class 4 is the highest and most dangerous class of laser, including all lasers that exceed the Class 3B AEL. By definition, a class 4 laser can burn the skin, or cause devastating and permanent eye damage as a result of direct, diffuse or indirect beam viewing. These lasers may ignite combustible materials, and thus may represent a fire risk. These hazards may also apply to indirect or non-specular reflections of the beam, even from apparently matte surfaces—meaning that great care must be taken to control the beam path. Class 4 lasers must be equipped with a key switch and a safety interlock. Most industrial, scientific, military, and medical lasers are in this category.

If you are intending to use your laser in a manner that is unsafe, please reconsider your plans. There are safer, more controlled ways to light things on fire with lasers. Please consider one of those.

[ItsMinJunLol]

9 hours ago, straight_stewie said:

I hope you are using this for laser-tag purposes. If so, there is a legal limit for laser tag manufacturers selling in the US that says laser tag lasers must be red and 5mW or less. Most countries (i.e Canada and the EU) have similar laws. This is to prevent injury to people. Since you aren't a manufacturer, you don't have to abide by this rule, but I would highly recommend that you do so.

A 1 watt laser is a class 4 laser. This means that it can/will/has caused serious injury, even death. Excerpt from Wikipedia below:

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Class 4 is the highest and most dangerous class of laser, including all lasers that exceed the Class 3B AEL. By definition, a class 4 laser can burn the skin, or cause devastating and permanent eye damage as a result of direct, diffuse or indirect beam viewing. These lasers may ignite combustible materials, and thus may represent a fire risk. These hazards may also apply to indirect or non-specular reflections of the beam, even from apparently matte surfaces—meaning that great care must be taken to control the beam path. Class 4 lasers must be equipped with a key switch and a safety interlock. Most industrial, scientific, military, and medical lasers are in this category.

If you are intending to use your laser in a manner that is unsafe, please reconsider your plans. There are safer, more controlled ways to light things on fire with lasers. Please consider one of those.

Yea, I'm just gonna make it for fun. For things like setting matches on fire and probs assist me in cutting

[straight_stewie]

1 hour ago, ItsMinJunLol said:

Yea, I'm just gonna make it for fun. For things like setting matches on fire and probs assist me in cutting

Please consider not using an RC system to mechanize it. I had to watch one of my highschool friends get free Lasik surgery when his 750 mW green laser bounced off of a window and hit him in the eye. He's permanently blind in his left eye now. Please Be careful

At the very least, please consider one of these: Laser Safety Glasses in the correct color for your application.