Temperature Gun Infrared Thermometer with Laser Sight

 

Here’s a handy digital thermometer gadget that lets you take accurate temperature readings of just about any object or surface by just pointing and aiming with a handheld infrared thermometer gun. Simply aim the Temperature Gun Infrared Thermometer with Laser Sight at the surface or object you wish to measure and take surprisingly accurate temperature readings with the fast registering infrared thermometer.

Temperature Gun Infrared Thermometer with Laser Sight Features

• Accurate temperature readings with this handheld infrared thermometer gun
• Includes a red laser pointer for precision aiming
• Measures temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit (range: -32 to +380 Celsius, -26 to +716 Fahrenheit)
• Auto shut-off and low battery indicator
• Powered by a single 9-volt battery
• Portable, sturdy and light-weight construction, weighs less than 8 ounces

Infrared thermometers can easily cost much more, but at under $20, this temperature gun with laser sight is a steal and works just as well as the more expensive models. These infrared thermometer devices are not meant to be ultra-precision accurate, but for most every application, the temperature gun will get you close enough, usually within 1/2 to 1 degree F of accuracy.

People find all kinds of handy uses for the temperature gun infrared thermometer. You can measure your oven temperature at home, or a commercial oven in a restaurant. Technicians use the infrared thermometer to easily measure the chip and component hot spots inside a computer. Car mechanics can easily point and shoot to take temperature readings on the engine, transmission, exhaust manifold, etc.

If you’re a DIY home repair type, many situations come up around the kitchen applicances, clothes dryer, fireplace, heater and heater ducts where you might need an easy way to measure the temperature. Obviously works just as well for reading the temperature of cold objects as well. For example, how well is your freezer chilling your food items.

The Temperature Gun Infrared Thermometer with Laser Sight is a great addition to anyone’s tool box, and at under $20 it’s easy on the wallet too!

Military Binoculars : No Area For Escape

 

Man’s desire to view distant objects from a closer perspective gave birth to the concept of a binocular. In ancient time, handheld telescopic monocular was used by sailors at the sea. Then came big telescopes which were used in observatories in the 17th century. The first binocular came in the form of the opera glasses, which were used to view theatrical performances from a distance. Then, one by one, several modifications like use of Keplerian optics, Porro prism, refinements by Carl Zeiss etc have made binoculars in the form we see and use those today.

In modern society, most common binoculars are almost toy-like binoculars. Apart from this, ornithologists and bird watchers use a little bit more powerful binocular to catch the birds in sky or tree. Moreover, law enforcing agencies and defense sector also have use of binoculars to protect law and peace in a country. From the Second World War, the military binoculars have undergone a good development, and in the modern terror infested world, these have been an integral part of a military of a country just like arms and ammunition.

In the Second World War, binoculars had 15 meters of separation between two objective lenses. These heavy binoculars which were called Naval Rangefinders were used to set the range of big naval guns from a distance of 25km. Moreover, in Cold War era, military binoculars could detect active Infrared emission via built-in passive sensors. In more modern military binoculars, special filters can block laser beams used in automatic weapons of the enemy.

As the complexity of keeping peace and law in modern society is continuously increasing, the need for this kind of binocular is more than ever. The modern military binoculars are made in such a way that they can withstand heavy ordeal and rough use. For this, the outer portion of the binoculars is made with materials which can protect it. Besides, in modern military, some special kind of binoculars are used which are called “trench binoculars”. These things are made in conjunction with a binocular and a periscope, and are used from trenches during war which keep the head of the user safe. Moreover most modern military binoculars have arrangements where a soldier can fit be into his/her helmet when necessary.

Most modern military binoculars which are used by army and navy are classified into Military Binoculars with 6×30 service glass, Military Observation Binoculars, 10 x 50 Military R, Military Night Vision Binoculars etc. Each of these comes with normal/wide 50mm optical lens for maximum field of view as well as with rain proofing, fog resistance capabilities. These modern military binoculars have more modern range finding abilities built in it and for using it in darkness, most of such binoculars have Infrared facilities also built in.

The ability which detects laser pointer from enemy weapons has been mentioned earlier. Companies like Leica, Canon, Nikon, Optronics, Pentax, Swift, Simmons and Zeiss etc are building and providing these binoculars, and thus satisfy the need of defense around the globe.

Binoculars may seem like a rather insignificant thing for protecting and maintaining peace in a modern society, but its significance under the lights of points discussed above cannot be ignored.

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About the author: Alia Haley is a blogger who always tries to keep up with the latest news in electronics and tech world. She is in awe of cars and considers Cadillac Converj ELR concept as the best when it comes to car design.

DIY Pulse Laser Gun

 

Who doesn’t fancy quirky guns? What’s more to say when it’s a DIY gun? One particular gun that captured our attention was the DIY Pulse Laser Gun personally made by hobbyist Patrick Priebe. It may looks like a gun from the movie Star Wars but it’s definitely not a toy to be messed with.

The best thing of it is that it was handmade and it works. So what is so cool about this gun? Well, obviously it shoots laser. Although it is a small gun, it has a small pulse laser head that can fires up to 1 Mega watt pulse of coherent infrared light. With that, it can pierce through balloons, plastic, razor blade and 5mm of Styrofoam. It is also gifted with 50 shots which is battery powered.

Not only that, it has an effective range of 3 meters. Because the casing was made with brass and aluminum along with the center plate of plexi, this cool gadget weighs about 850g approximately to 2 pounds and the length is 320mm long equivalent to 13 inches.

It is not advisable for this gun to be used by light-hearted people because it is a dangerous weapon and a very powerful DIY gadget that must be used with extreme caution. It is also defnitely not a toy that’s suitable for children. You may contact Patrick Priebe if you want one, but it may be a long while until you can get your hands on it because it took him 70 hours just to make one laser gun.

Gun O’Clock Shooting alarm clock

 

Is seems like every week we post about a new alarm clock concept or design so lets throw in another one. For early morning starters looking for a bit of excitement when waking up and forgetting about the feeling of tiredness the Gun O’Clock Target Alarm Clock is the answer. The Gun O’Clock Shooting alarm clock by Bandai allows you to start your day with a bang, quite literally.

Featuring three different wake-up games, the target alarm clock provides a target which must be shot at with an infrared gun in order to turn the alarm off. The first wake up game requires you to hit the target perfectly five times in less than three minutes; the second game tests the speed at which you can wake up and shoot the target; finally the third game is a unpredictable game with a random time limit to hit the target.

Gun O’Clock Target Alarm Clock Features

• 3 alarm game modes
• Includes base station, target, and gun
• Power: AA batteries – 4 for base, 2 for gun
• Range: 3 meters

 

Check the Gun O’Clock Target Alarm Clock in action

 

Available: Amazon

Price: $22.11

January 2009 Gadget Post Summary