Quake3World

Posted: **Wed Mar 30, 2005 9:31 pm**

This thing is awesome!!!

http://www.solardeathray.com/index.html

I am all about the magnifying glass, but this takes the cake!

Posted: **Wed Mar 30, 2005 9:32 pm**

andyman...jesus...rofl...

Posted: **Wed Mar 30, 2005 9:35 pm**

Warning:

The sun is bright. Don’t look at the sun or you will damage your
eyes. Anything that focuses the sun will only make it more
dangerous. The Solar Death Ray is dangerous. Don’t build one.
I’m surprised I haven’t burnt or blinded myself yet. The fumes
from molten plastic can’t be good either. Don't play with fire.

lol

Posted: **Wed Mar 30, 2005 9:37 pm**

WTF it works?

Posted: **Wed Mar 30, 2005 9:38 pm**

It burns shit, and seems to be quite effective.

Look at the gallery: http://www.solardeathray.com/gallery_p1.html

Posted: **Wed Mar 30, 2005 9:39 pm**

I did, that's what I'm saying, I can't beleive that shit works!

Posted: **Wed Mar 30, 2005 9:42 pm**

lol, not bad

Posted: **Wed Mar 30, 2005 10:10 pm**

I AM SO BUILDING ONE!

Posted: **Wed Mar 30, 2005 10:11 pm**

im getting one fitted to my car

Posted: **Wed Mar 30, 2005 10:17 pm**

i would just like to say:

start of trousers:

end of trousers:

:icon19: :icon19: :icon19:

Posted: **Wed Mar 30, 2005 10:22 pm**

you guys are pretty gullible

Posted: **Wed Mar 30, 2005 10:24 pm**

I want a death ray, I think I will work on one in my backyard.

Posted: **Wed Mar 30, 2005 10:34 pm**

HM-PuFFNSTuFF wrote:you guys are pretty gullible

I agree I don't get how this can work...

Posted: **Wed Mar 30, 2005 10:38 pm**

Kracus wrote:
HM-PuFFNSTuFF wrote:you guys are pretty gullible
I agree I don't get how this can work...

i know what you mean, it does seem a bit dodgy but then again, theres no reason for them to pretend it works, they arent selling anything so they would get no benefits from lying....

Posted: **Wed Mar 30, 2005 10:40 pm**

Online pranks are fun too...

Posted: **Wed Mar 30, 2005 10:41 pm**

yeah but still there aint much point

Posted: **Wed Mar 30, 2005 10:42 pm**

It has 112 mirrors angled parabolicaly(sp?) and when each mirror reflects its image of the sun at the convergence point, it is like having 112 suns in on point. Of course every mirror probably isnt angled perfectly, but close enough.

It is like with a magnifying glass, only it reflects the sun to a point rather than focusing it.

Posted: **Wed Mar 30, 2005 10:43 pm**

Posted: **Wed Mar 30, 2005 10:44 pm**

That's how I interpret, could be wrong though. Doubt it, but still could be

Posted: **Wed Mar 30, 2005 10:46 pm**

why dont you try it?

(and send us piccys)

Posted: **Wed Mar 30, 2005 10:47 pm**

CrinklyArse wrote:
Kracus wrote:
HM-PuFFNSTuFF wrote:you guys are pretty gullible
I agree I don't get how this can work...
i know what you mean, it does seem a bit dodgy but then again, theres no reason for them to pretend it works, they arent selling anything so they would get no benefits from lying....

they are accepting donations through paypal

Posted: **Wed Mar 30, 2005 10:48 pm**

andyman wrote:It has 112 mirrors angled parabolicaly(sp?) and when each mirror reflects its image of the sun at the convergence point, it is like having 112 suns in on point. Of course every mirror probably isnt angled perfectly, but close enough.

It is like with a magnifying glass, only it reflects the sun to a point rather than focusing it.

how hot do you think that spot would get? yes i'm sure it warms up but do you think it gets to 240+ degrees C?

Posted: **Wed Mar 30, 2005 10:49 pm**

fuk thats my arguement ruined.
(wheres it say that?)

Posted: **Wed Mar 30, 2005 10:53 pm**

HM-PuFFNSTuFF wrote:
andyman wrote:It has 112 mirrors angled parabolicaly(sp?) and when each mirror reflects its image of the sun at the convergence point, it is like having 112 suns in on point. Of course every mirror probably isnt angled perfectly, but close enough.

It is like with a magnifying glass, only it reflects the sun to a point rather than focusing it.
how hot do you think that spot would get? yes i'm sure it warms up but do you think it gets to 240+ degrees C?

The site said around 500-600 degrees celsius

that is pretty damn hot if you ask me :icon28:

Posted: **Wed Mar 30, 2005 11:08 pm**

andyman wrote:
HM-PuFFNSTuFF wrote:
andyman wrote:It has 112 mirrors angled parabolicaly(sp?) and when each mirror reflects its image of the sun at the convergence point, it is like having 112 suns in on point. Of course every mirror probably isnt angled perfectly, but close enough.

It is like with a magnifying glass, only it reflects the sun to a point rather than focusing it.
how hot do you think that spot would get? yes i'm sure it warms up but do you think it gets to 240+ degrees C?
The site said around 500-600 degrees celsius

that is pretty damn hot if you ask me :icon28:

this is what the site says...

'Using some basic principles of Black Body Radiation, I estimate that the Solar Death Ray can heat things up to between 500-600 degrees Celsius (930-1100 degrees Fahrenheit) under good conditions. This assumes that heat is not lost due to conduction and convection of the air around the target, which is unlikely'

so, no

he then goes on to claim he can ignite paper so he knows it gets to 230 degrees C but I don't quite believe him