These parts are specifically for my Star Trek Phaser mod... (green, blu-ray, or red)



Note: I do not sell complete lasers. My kits do not include diodes or modules. You must buy your own laser diode and/or green laser module to complete the assembly. ('Hot' option means 'driver installed and current set', safety switch, LED, heatsink, EzFocus adapter, and everything built - but no laser diode included)

I do offer a 'Hot' option build that is complete with safety switch, LED, FlexDrive installed...
Heatsink set and aligned, EzFocus adapter, and 405-G-1... (laser diode not included) See 'Hot' option below...


Send me a PM!




12X Blu-Ray Star Trek Phaser video! Click here!

And another...

12X Beam Video (with smoke) Igniting flash paper and popping more balloons! - Click here!


Proper eye protection needed: Just a warning for all beginners. (In case you may be a beginner) Read up on proper eye protection...

AixiZ module: You will not use the back 'barrel' part of the AixiZ module. All that is needed with any decent heatsink, is the front 'business end' of the module.





These parts are for the Playmates brand, 1994 Classic Star Trek Phaser... (stock #6118)






Copper heatsink option - $12 dollar upgrade...






12X Star Trek Phaser tutorial is here!


Using a FlexDrive for my 12X Blu-ray Star Trek Phaser build:
http://hacylon.case.edu/ebay/laser_d..._FlexDrive.php
















Green Star Trek Phaser tutorial is here!









Here are some custom parts that I will offer if you would like to follow my tutorial for this Star Trek Phaser modification...




About the cone tipped EzFocus adapter. Please realize that there is a lot of work involved in making this piece. That is why I am asking the price shown.

* Three different size drilling operations
* Then a reamer to size for lens thread tapping
* Tap the threads for the lens, lined up on the lathe for perfect alignment
* A lot of shaving down on both ends for the shaft and the cone
* Then the knurling... after the sizing of the knob and the skirt which fits the cap. (see pictures and tutorial link above)
* And finally, the angle cut for the cone, and putting a nice sanded finish on it

If you do this build, and get this EzFocus adapter, you will not be disappointed. It is perfect...





* Heatsink - $23 (or $12 dollars more for the copper heatsink) - Fit for either build. The set screw location is the only difference,
* 'Cone tipped' EzFocus adapter - $55

Add one of my custom glass lens mods!

* 405-G-1 glass lens mod - $55 (31% more power for blu-ray vs AixiZ acrylic)
* 650-G-1 glass lens mod - $52 (25% more power for red vs AixiZ acrylic)
* Shipping will be $3 dollars plus 3% of total. (based on my PayPal fees)
* Please read my shipping policy here!








P.S. I have a few of the Phasers, and I would do a 'Hot' option kit, but would not include the diode. You would have to get your own diode to turn it into a laser...

Send me a PM if you are interested!









If you look at the tutorials, you will see that in both builds, there is a drilling operation for the nose...

* For the green, I drill a 9/64" hole straight through the stock cone.
* For the 12X, I drill the nose cap to fit my custom EzFocus adapter.

So if you would like, then you can send me your nose cap, and I can also do the drilling at no additional charge.

Also, in the 12X tutorial, I show a safety switch option. The switches I stock, are for my 'Hot' option kits, but if you plan on doing it the way I show it, you can also send me your sound knob, and I can drill it through, and fit it with a fiber optic plug as shown in my tutorial for an extra $5 bucks.

But you would get your own 3mm LED for it. First make sure you will have the proper type of switch for this set up...

The switch I use is Mouser Part number:
612-TL2201EEYA (made by E-Switch)







12X Blu-Ray Star Trek Phaser video! - Click here! (for best view)











'Hot' Option Build:

Here is all the information... (save for future reference)

The most complete build I could do for you is to set up the phaser with everything except for the laser diode.

Important: For those who are new to lasers, this modification can damage the eye instantly with a direct shot or reflection. Proper eye protection for 405nm wave length is recommended. And extreme caution needed when using. I would recommend storing it in a lockable case so that it cannot be accessed by just any person or child...

Eye Protection: (405nm)
http://store.oemlasersystems.com/ind...91239ce0cbfdb4


So here's the deal...

A 12X build would be expensive… for the same power shown in my Youtube video.

Proper eye protection for 405nm is recommended.
Which is why I cannot sell it complete. (FDA) Only the non-laser parts.

I don't sell complete lasers because of FDA regulations.

So the most complete build I could do for you is to set up the phaser with everything except for the laser diode.

I could even have the driver mounted and current pre-set. I could have the heatsink installed and adjusted too. All you would have to do, is get a diode, and mount it into an AixiZ module, solder lead wires to your diode pins, slip it into my heatsink, tighten the set screw, and solder your lead wires to my driver lead wires.

I would call that a 'Hot' option kit. (driver installed) But it would still not be a cheap project.

Sorry, but the parts add up. I would want:

* Heatsink - $23 (add $12 for copper upgrade)

* EzFocus adapter - $55

* AixiZ module - $5

* 405-G-1 glass lens - $55

* Phaser - $50 (or send me your phaser – 1994 Playmates brand, stock #6118)

* Parts - Driver, switch, LED, wire, etc... - $40 (driver alone is $26)

* Labor to do the modifications on the Phaser. And modify the trigger switch, wire and mount the safety switch and LED, fit the heatsink and install the driver. - $100

* Shipping - $15 (U.S.A.) or $25 (out of U.S.A.) Based on my PayPal fees and shipping cost.

Out of U.S. buyers will assume responsibility. But there should be no problem. I would mark the package as a gift, with a description of 'Star Trek Toy', and a low value of $15 dollars.

Anyway, as you can see, it is not cheap. The time involved is this modification, not counting the machine work for the heatsink and EzFocus adapter (which is the most technical part), is at a minimum of 3 or 4 hours...




Parts options:

The parts add up too. Especially if you want to build a 12X power like the one I show in my video with the safety switch and everything...

You can get a PHR diode for $15 dollars and have about 130mW's. (405-G-1 glass lens)
http://www.modwerx.com
http://www.hightechdealz.com

Your overall cost for a phaser build will depend on your choice of which laser diode to use:
* PHR diode - $12 (about 110mW’s with AixiZ acrylic, or 140mW’s with my 405-G-1 glass lens)
* GGW 6X diode - $60 (about 180mW’s with AixiZ acrylic, or 226mW’s with my 405-G-1 glass lens)
* 12X diode - $200 (470+mW’s with my 405-G-1 glass lens)

You need to use a glass lens for 12X power. An acrylic lens will degrade quickly.
Here’s information about my 405-G-1 glass lens modification: (31% increase in power for blu-ray vs AixiZ acrylic)
[URL="http://laserpointerforums.com/f64/fs-405-g-1-glass-lens-mod-31-increase-vs-aixiz-22497.html"]http://laserpointerforums.com/f64/fs-405-g-1-glass-lens-mod-31-increase-vs-aixiz-22497.html

The 12X is what I showed in my video - 465mW's. (current is set at 320mA's)

For that, you would have to buy a Pioneer BDR-205 drive, and harvest the diode yourself.

12X diode harvest and pressing into AixiZ module video:





If you were to follow my tutorial, I have detailed pictures of the build and wiring here:
Tutorial: 12X Star Trek Phaser Mod!

There you will see exactly which phaser to buy, and there is a link to the driver. (FlexDrive)

The FlexDrive is very small, and requires an understanding of how it works. There are range settings that can be soldered. See the documentation here: (you want the 4th range setting - 155 to 600)
http://hacylon.case.edu/ebay/laser_d..._V5_manual.pdf

The FlexDrive will get damaged if you power it with out a load. You also will need a proper test load to set the current. See this write up for how to set current using a test load: (he shows a DDL driver, but it is the same procedure with a FlexDrive)
It can be done - Laser driver

* If you decide you would like a 'Hot' option kit, which is everything except the 12X diode, then I can make that for you.

* If you decide that you just need the heatsink, EzFocus adapter, and 405-G-1 glass lens, then I can make them for you. (405-G-1 needed for this power)

But I don't sell the switches and other parts unless I am building a 'Hot' option kit...



Keep this information for future reference!

One thing if you get the 'Hot' option kit from me...

I know that the FlexDrive and everything will be perfect. It will be tested and set at 320mA's. I have set over 300 FlexDrives.

I just want to mention this because it is an electronic component that can be damaged if misused, and I will not be responsible.

If you carefully read my instructions that will be included, I'm sure you will be fine. The worst thing you will do is maybe kill your diode. But the driver can be damaged if powered without a load. So watch out for that. I have put warnings in the instruction sheet that I will include...

Even if it is powered for a split second without a load and doesn't harm the driver, it could still be a really bad thing. Because the capacitor in the driver would charge, and then it will kill your diode as soon as you try to connect it.

I will make sure that the driver cap is discharged after I test it and set the current...


With the 'Hot' option kit, I would like to take my time with it, and get everything perfect. (like 2 or 3 days)
You would need to get your diode pressed into the AixiZ module, solder two 'fine' lead wires onto the diode pins, and complete the assembly...

Diodes are sensitive to ESD, and can also be damaged with too much heat during soldering. I would recommend practicing on a cheap diode such as a PHR for harvesting and soldering if you have not already done this kind of thing.

Cheap PHR diodes can be purchased at modwerx.com and hightechdealz.com (buy the complete 'sled')

Here is the diode pin connections:


Assembly of the Phaser:

The one area that you need to be careful about, is threading the lens in place. The lens will be installed into the end of my EzFocus adapter, which must be installed last. After the nose cap of the phaser is screwed on. So if you are not careful, you could cross thread the lens. But if you are careful, you will not have a problem.

I will have it aligned already with the heatsink. Because I will have the heatsink glued in place (on one side of the model, so that you obviously can take it apart to install your diode), and when I glue it in place with silicone glue, I will have it dry with the lens and EzFocus adapter already installed. This will automatically align the heatsink with the lens and EzFocus adapter. Also, it will align it with the phaser. The beam will then come out perfectly centered and aligned. As long as the diode is pressed in properly into your AixiZ module...

Here is a picture of the sled, and the location of the blu-ray diode: (Pioneer BDR-205 drive)

sportcoupe, just to let you know that I am sending your Phaser heatsink (green) today. (Friday)

Let me know how your build goes!




Pat, I sent your blu-ray phaser heatsink the other day. Just let me know when you are ready for the custom EzFocus adapter...

Thanks!

faircloth, I am sending your 'Hot' option phaser kit and other items today. (Wednesday)

Hope your build goes well!

Tkienitz, I sent your 'Hot' option phaser kit and other items today. (Thursday)

schuh, I have yours ready too, sending tomorrow...

Hope you guys like them!

Kaiser, I am sending your Phaser parts today. (Wednesday)

Post back with pictures when you do your build!

Yturra, I am sending your Phaser 'Hot' option kit today. (Friday)

All parts are there, except of course the diode. 405-G-1 glass lens installed...

Hope you like it!

gedney, I am shipping your 'Hot' option Phaser kit today. (Monday)

Hope you like it!

Pat, just to let you know that I sent your Phaser parts today. (Tuesday)

Hope you like them!

Kosh68, I am sending your 'Hot' option Phaser back today. (Wednesday)

Hope your build goes well! Please post back!

daronsonl, I am shipping your Phaser 'Hot' option build today. (Friday)

Hope you like it!

Zoom, just to let you know that I am sending your parts package for your Phaser mod today: (Thursday)

The 405-G-1 glass lens mod is also included...

Hope your build goes well!

barclay, just to let you know that I shipped your Phaser parts and lens today. (Tuesday)

Hope your phaser build goes well!

Snipum, just to let you know that I sent your 'Hot' option Phaser kit today. (Friday)

Set at 350mA's per your request...

Hope you like it!

Pat, your Phaser parts, 405-G-1 lens, and other item are shipping today. (Monday)

Thanks!

rooihond, just to let you know that I am shipping your Phaser 'Hot' option kit (and other item) today. (Friday)

The driver range is set to the 155-600 setting. And the current is set at 190mA's per our conversation...

Hope you like it!

Freedom10, I sent your 'Hot' option Phaser kit with 405-G-1 glass lens today. (Tuesday)

Hope you like it!

Please post back with your comments...

Just got the kit today and went right to work on it. This was my first time doing a laser diode harvest and build and everything went together perfectly. What an awesome laser! I lit a few matches in the garage with it and blew them out quickly to get a little smoke going. I flipped off the lights and fired the beam against the opposite wall. Beautiful violet beam just like your video!

Jay, the kit was excellent and your machine work and alignment of the EZ Focus adapter was spot on. The beam fired out perfectly parallel with the body of the phaser. Nice job!!

I have to admit I was a bit nervous about harvesting the 12x Blu Ray for a first build. I kept thinking "one small mistake and "poof", b-bye $200." But after spending several hours reading through the threads and watching YouTube videos on how to harvest the diode, it wasn't really that difficult. I just took my time, used a ground strap on my wrist, and used a small alligator clip on the diode leads to serve as a heat sink when I soldered the wires on. The hardest part was pressing the diode into the AixiZ mount. I didn't have a vice, so I used a pair of vice grips, wrapped tape around the jaws, and nudged the diode in a bit at a time until it was flush.

Thanks again Jay for a great build!

Off to go buy some flash paper and black balloons........

Glad you like it!

And thanks for posting back...

I haven't gotten any feedback here because most of the people who have tried my 'Hot' option Phaser kit are not on LPF.





Here a couple of good testimonials via e-mail:

"I have to say that the build on this was excellent. All of the components worked perfectly, the custom-machined parts fit together with no problems, and the installation of the diode was well documented and easy to do. All of the solder points were very professionally done and everything worked as advertised. With the full build, it was as easy as soldering two wires to the diode, installing that into the heatsink, soldering those two wires to the leads, and putting everything back together. My time spent was roughly 30 minutes including removing the diode from the blu-ray device.
After the build, I've used the phaser a number of times and it has never had an issue with overheating or failing for any reason. As Jay would say repeatedly (and correctly), protective eyewear is a must. Overall, for the high quality, this is one of the best values I've seen.

Jeremy"





"Hi,
I purchased the “hot option kit” from Jay Robertson and am very happy with the quality of his work. His detailed instructions made it easy to install the diode needed to complete the build and now I have the totally cool working phaser that I dreamed of having ever since I was a kid. Communication with Jay was prompt and the delivery was fast and he was always willing to answer questions. I am very satisfied with my purchase and it’s super fun with flash paper too
Sincerely,
Tim Kienitz"

Pat, just to let you know that I'm sending your Green Phaser heatsink with drilled out nose cone today. (Wednesday)

Thanks!

Kittnz, I sent your 'Hot' option Phaser kit with other parts today. (Thursday)

I have the new Micro Boost driver installed and set at 400mA's per our conversation.

You are the first to try the kit with the copper heatsink...



The Green Phaser heatsink and other parts are included in the package.

Hope your 12X build goes well, and please post back with the results!

I received my hotbuild today from Jay.All i can say is WOW.

It is well put together.Harvesting the diode was easy.The hardest part was pressing it in.

I popped my first balloon and was happy.

Anyone wanting this kit will have a first class relationship with Jay.

Thanks a million

Fred/NZ

Glad you like it! Thanks for posting back!



prosteve69, I sent your Phaser nose cap, EzFocus adapter, and heatsink today. (Tuesday)

Hope your build goes well!

Hey Fred I sent your Green Phaser kit today. (Thursday)

Hope you like it as much as the 12X kit!

Hey Jay,

I got the green phaser kit yesterday.Again another well modded kit.

Thanks a million.

Fred

Glad you like it! Beam shots welcome!





Roosa, I am sending your 'Hot' option Phaser kit with copper heatsink today. (Wednesday)

Set at 350mA's for longevity as we discussed...

Hope your 12X build goes well!