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Posted: 4/4/2004 8:19:12 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/5/2004 4:21:25 AM EDT
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not really familiar with either the OTAL or OTS IR laser diodes, but if the diode requires external lenses then the visible light optics won't work.
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Posted: 4/5/2004 8:19:31 AM EDT
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BadSVT, I am pretty sure that LD will NOT sell an IR diode to anyone without the proper ID.
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Posted: 4/5/2004 8:32:48 AM EDT
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Quoted: BadSVT, I am pretty sure that LD will NOT sell an IR diode to anyone without the proper ID. C4 You guys need to spend some time with the search engine on EBay. Most of the IR diods are crap but a few are very, VERY, powerful and might just work. I have not done it myself but have looked into it deciding it was too much trouble as I already have an IR laser. Bob |
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Posted: 4/5/2004 9:39:28 AM EDT
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You guys need to spend some time with the search engine on EBay KY_Bob, you got me there! C4 |
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Posted: 4/5/2004 12:28:00 PM EDT
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I did a quick search online and found severl companies offering IR diodes for reasonable prices, I just wonder if they will be compatible with an OTAL.
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Posted: 4/5/2004 2:23:08 PM EDT
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I did a quick search online and found severl companies offering IR diodes for reasonable prices, I just wonder if they will be compatible with an OTAL. is there a schematic available? |
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Posted: 4/5/2004 8:12:09 PM EDT
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Quoted: I did a quick search online and found severl companies offering IR diodes for reasonable prices, I just wonder if they will be compatible with an OTAL. is there a schematic available? We're men, we don't need schematics! |
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Posted: 4/11/2004 9:30:08 PM EDT
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[url]http://www.lasermate.com/index.html[/url]
Got this link from another thread a few weeks back. |
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Posted: 5/1/2004 1:49:42 AM EDT
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I have been doing some snooping around, and it looks like Laser Devices might even sell the components to you (or to two separate parties). They sell complete "ready to go" diodes in the 835nM (infrared) spectrum.
Their web site even says "Find the solution to all your laser applications from building your own laser pointer to assembling a laser module for alignment purposes or testing. You can find it all right here. All parts are precision designed to give you the highest quality possible." It is not illegal to own one of these or convert one, it is just "frowned upon" to sell them to non police /non government agenices (plain old civlians)....at least this is how I understand it. I think all we need are some schematics....or some of you smarty pants out there that know all about laser wiring jobs. Laser Devices Page with info Now I just need to find a used OTAL  Please let me know if any of you guys can get your hands on a schematic !!! |
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Posted: 5/1/2004 5:05:39 AM EDT
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Why would you buy a used OTAL when you can get a good price on a new one! C4 www.gandrtactical.com |
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Posted: 5/1/2004 6:14:15 PM EDT
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Why would you want to ruin the warranty on a perfectly good OTAL when their are other IR lasers available. Remember IR lasers also require expensive NV, without it they are worthless. Thats why I sold my AN/PAQ4C. I had zero places to shoot at night and did not see a reason to spend $5,000+ on NV to have it just sit in a safe.
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Posted: 5/1/2004 11:13:52 PM EDT
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My Newcon (thanks bob), and corsak, rest peacefully next to me in bed every night. I figure even gen1 would be less of a position give away then a flash lite, and an ir laser just makes you feel cool. I've got less than $600 in both, and if the lights don't come back on some night, then it will seem more worth while.
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Posted: 5/2/2004 7:57:49 AM EDT
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black gun,
that's pretty interesting ,what ldi's web page re: the diodes. it seems that if one can find out what model # or size diode assy. the otal utilizes. you can replace it with a ir diode with the same size. it even tells you how long you should solder the leads for and temp. limits for the solder. so in theory it can be done. now trying to find an otal to experiment on is another question. wonder how much the diode assy. is selling for. meat |
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Posted: 5/6/2004 11:08:32 PM EDT
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C4 - I can't find them on your web sight....can you email me a good price?
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Posted: 5/6/2004 11:11:16 PM EDT
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You have a good "point" (pun intended  )....I was just going to buy an "inexpensive" Gen I to play around with, and see if it was a cool set up or not.
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Posted: 5/6/2004 11:13:23 PM EDT
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Yes...this is the problem ....ah there is always a problem...and a kind of expensive one at that. I might try to find a less expesive laser to experiment with, but it sure would be neat to utilize the OTAL casing.
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Posted: 5/7/2004 1:40:39 PM EDT
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hey guys,
heres my $0.02 yes you can change out the diode, easiest and cheapest way to do it to find an old cd player, remove the diode and install in your laser for ir. quick , easy and works. |
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Posted: 5/7/2004 3:05:23 PM EDT
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E-mail sent with price info... C4www.gandrtactical.com |
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Posted: 5/8/2004 10:08:23 AM EDT
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Can you give us some more detail on this? Sounds cool...and I just happen to have an old CD player laying out in my garage.
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Posted: 5/8/2004 10:10:38 AM EDT
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Thanks C4 - email sent back to you
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Posted: 5/8/2004 10:13:46 AM EDT
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Can you do any research to find out what IR diode is used in the OTAL IR? I am going to buy one, and perform the experment ....... I need a mad scientist laugh now......"ahhh ha ha ha ha ahhhh ha ha ha!!!" 
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Posted: 5/9/2004 10:02:28 AM EDT
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blackgun,
all i know about the otal is that the visible diode is a 635nm and the ir diode is the 835nm. it's kinda interesting what spectr has posted though...... this might be a cheaper way to go to experiment. with just a $20.00 laser,swap it out with a cd laser and see if it works with nvg's. still wonder how effective just the cd laser is. i'm still interested to see what happens  meat |
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Posted: 5/10/2004 12:13:18 AM EDT
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A CD laser doesn't have anywhere near the output needed for an aiming device. For a comparison, think of the difference between a MagLite Solitare (1 AAA battery) vs a 6V SureFire. Both produce visible white light, but at a substantially different intensity.
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Posted: 5/10/2004 12:23:36 AM EDT
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That is what I was kind of thinking too....I will keep you guys updated on my work. I am going to buy one of the cheepo specials to start out my experiment with, and buy the OTAL in 2 months.
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