View source for Laser Pointer

=Basics=
*A Device that uses a [[Laser]] to make a dot where the user points
*Should be [[Eye Safe]]
*Also it is best paired with a [[Wireless Presentation Remote]] or a [[Flashlight]] depending on use case, that way you aren't carrying one more thing

=Utility in a Construction Environment=
*'''Extremely''' useful in Construction/Walkarounds as instead of this situation:
**"So about that spot where you wanted that emergency light" "The one there?" "No a bit up" over there...and so on
**''Or'' there is some mess of pipes/[[Conduit]]/Free-wired Cables/[[HVAC Ducts]] and so on and saying "so that one" (Even if pointing, even with a [[Tape Measure as a Pointer]] ) is still obscenely vague
*You basically just ''click on the thing and all can see it''
*Only downside is needing to grab it, but if in a flashlight combo it is a decent thing to have jammed in pockets or on a [[Toolbelt]] so isn't too big of a burden
*''GRANTED'' using a [[Tape Measure as a Pointer]] and/or just using the cone of a flashlight's light  can work for the most part
*At least that's my Biased opinion after that painful renovation job with a ''PILE'' of [[Change Orders]] !
*Can ''also be used to play with cats'' (At least ones that don't see through the smoke and mirrors lol)

=Internal Links=
*[[Wireless Presentation Remote]]
*[[Laser Level]] (Similar concept but applied to a [[Level]] ,  absolute MAGIC compared to a [[Bubble Level]] ,  especially for large rows of lights and framing, ''Especially'' the "3 Axis" ones, not just a single Laser Line (although most have modes, so this mode can still be done)
*[[AR in a Construction Environment]] (It would have a similar functionality, as well as potentially Waypoints using a [[Digital Twin]] and even [[Perspective Sharing]] for seeing what someone in an [[Access Panel]] or Crawled Down in an Attic, or even just Buried in a Cabinet Door, is doing so you can help troubleshoot etc

=External Links=
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser_pointer The Wikipedia Page on Laser Pointers]
*[https://www.kleintools.com/catalog/flashlights-and-work-lights/inspection-penlight-laser-pointer The [[Klein Tools]] Page on the Product "Inspection Penlight with Laser Pointer 56026R" ]
**This is the one i have, works pretty good
**Only complaints are:
***Despite it deceptively looking like a [[USB-C]] charging port, it still uses [[Micro-USB]] Not horrible, but disappointing
***Only 2 Dimming Settings for the Light (Fine in most settings, but if used to light up the area above an [[Access Panel]] or the [[Junction Box]] / 4 Square Box right inside next to a [[Can Light]] it can be a bit bright and burns battery faster (Although compared to my Milwaukee Headlamp it has GREAT battery life)
***The [[Anodization]] (if it isn't just paint) scratches pretty easily
***It gets it's dust-proof certification by a flexible cover, not a rigid latching hatch, which has already fallen off and can pop out easily
***There isn't an easy way to remove the Rechargeable Battery which will make repair and/or disposal more difficult (Hasn't stopped holding a charge as of this edit at least)
**'''All in all it was around 20 USD at the local [[Home Depot]] so well worth it in my opinion'''

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