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diff --git a/copylot/hardware/laser/laser.py b/copylot/hardware/laser/laser.py
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+class Laser:
+    def __init__(self, wavelength: int = 488, power: int = 0.15):
+        self._wavelength = wavelength
+        self._power = power
+
+    @property
+    def wavelength(self):
+        return self._wavelength
+
+    @wavelength.setter
+    def wavelength(self, wavelength: int):
+        raise NotImplementedError
+
+    @property
+    def power(self):
+        return self._power
+
+    @power.setter
+    def power(self, power: int):
+        self._power = power
+
+    @property
+    def timelapse_array(self):
+        return None