laser rear fog light

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Forum Name: Lights, Neon, LEDs, HIDs
Forum Discription: Under Car Lighting, Strobe Lights, Fog Lights, Headlights, HIDs, DRL, Tail Lights, Brake Lights, Dashboard Lights, WigWag, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=132542
Printed Date: May 05, 2024 at 8:21 PM

Topic: laser rear fog light

Posted By: handon11
Subject: laser rear fog light
Date Posted: November 01, 2012 at 9:26 AM

I saw this conceptual idea on Audi's future Q7, and really liked the idea.. ( https://blogs.artvoice.com/avdaily/2012/06/05/rear-fog-laser/ )

So I guess my question is that although I'm considering doing this, what size laser should I get that would be bright enough? I already purchased a red 5mW line laser module, and it wasn't bright enough, and I was thinking about using a 30mW or 50..

Please don't try to tell me why this looks like a bad idea, I know the dangers, and it will only be used when absolutely necessary, but what do you all suggest?

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Posted By: fingermouse
Date Posted: January 16, 2013 at 1:27 AM

It is difficult to know if it will be bright enough as it depends upon your set up -if you will be using the lasor to project on to a transparent screen to achieve the fog light effect, or firing directly to the environment, etc etc etc..

Cool idea using lasors, BUT, from the little I know of them I hear that they become dangerous to vision at 5mW in power. & they are prone to overheating. I sidestepped all the lasor issues and have neon tailights now, with the standard bulbs in position as a backup. :)

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