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lemonie says: Apr 18, 2011. 12:24 PM

Have you actually done this and got it to work?
Why no actual photographs?

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cyborn95 says: Apr 18, 2011. 4:14 PM

I'm still waiting on the parts. I know for sure it does work though.

lemonie says: Apr 18, 2011. 9:42 PM

Right. The basic principle of the site is to show people how to do things like this. Please re-do it when you've got it together, and take plenty of pictures while you are putting it together.

I would suggest that when you do, that you use a lens diffuser to spread the laser over the receiving panel, rather than just taking the dot there.

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kelseymh says: Apr 18, 2011. 4:49 PM

[citation needed]

kelseymh says: Apr 18, 2011. 11:24 AM

You do understand that this process of yours only has a maximum of 4% efficiency, and probably much less, right? It's a cute idea to write up for the contest, but is not a practical power transfer method.

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cyborn95 says: Apr 18, 2011. 4:17 PM

Yes I do realize that is one of the most innefficient things but it wasn't meant to be a practical device you can use. It was/will be meant to show that it can be done. Making it more efficient is up to whoever wants to actually try.

kelseymh says: Apr 18, 2011. 4:50 PM

Okay. It would be more honest to say that, especially in the conclusions where you suggest potential (but necessarily impossible due to the efficiency losses) applications.