Laser Safety Advice for a couple of products

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Laser Safety Advice for a couple of products

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Hi,

My student a freshman in high school wants to use a couple of laser scanners for his project. I wanted some confirmation/advice on the laser safety of these products on your website:

1. https://www.adafruit.com/product/3978
2. https://www.adafruit.com/product/4010

Does he need laser safety goggles?

Thanks

Anil

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Re: Laser Safety Advice for a couple of products

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These are low power and safe. They're meant for use in commercial electronics, not lab environments. I would still advise students not to stare into them, just as I'd advise them not to stare at the sun.

Someone asked the same question about similar devices a while back: viewtopic.php?t=195805&hilit=laser.

Dave

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