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Revision as of 07:53, 24 May 2007
Status
On hold until I find more cheap laser diodes.
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
- 02/13/07: I seem to have burnt out both the diodes that were in the drive, but I now know how to get them out quickly so that I don't damage the diode with excess heat.
Images
