Homemade Laser

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Status

Cancelled:

I don't feel like tearing apart an other DVD drive.

Details

I have been playing around recently with the idea of creating a handheld laser that can actually do damage. Ex. popping balloons, igniting things, etc. basic schematics for wiring. In fact, the majority of this project was derived from the linked-to website. What remain to be purchased are the project box and switch and possibly a diode to help regulate power.

Materials

  • needed: new laser diode
  • a laser diode housing
  • a threaded collimating lens
  • the associated heatsink for the diode
  • the 10-15mW laser diode that came with the assembly
  • a battery housing for the completed construction

History

Images

Stripped rw head.jpg Important parts.jpg