532 Phaser From S.T T.N.G Build

Hello,

This is my first build (if it qualifies as one).

Initially I wanted to make a phaser laser from TOS (the original series) like Jayrob. In fact searching for it is what led me to this site. BUT I decided I was going to use this as a pointer for astronomy. We do alot of public outreach viewing events and being able to point to something to show a crowd is a must.

SO, I went with a phaser from Star Trek TNG (the next generation). It is smaller and I thought it may even be more durable.

This project uses
Star Trek TNG phaser by Playmates from 1992 (Ebay $20)
"50mw 532nm" module from DX----------------------$16.20
Micro momentary push button from radioShack--------$3.99

I really got a score on this from ebay. Nearly mint. Original box, "StarFleet blue print" booklet, and the phaser isnt faded and beat up



The inside, I didnt expect a huge speaker ALSO note the red front "emitter" for later reference


Now I was hoping to power the module simply by using the leads that power the stock bulb. There was enough voltage but seemingly not enough current when tested with the module. The stock button is very odd, built into the pcb and I couldnt use the same sound button to power the module :cryyy:


Notice this "plus or cross" that is on the case? It supported the speaker and It needed shaved down with my dremel to allow the module to fit where the stock bulb holder was due to the increased length
Before


After. Also the speaker magnet was in the way. But if I flipped it over (as shown) the speaker fit shallower into the case of the phaser. this was an easy way to gain space


The module fit almost perfectly in the opening where the stock bulb was. I simply epoxied it in but it was a pain aiming it rite. This was before I picked up my momentary switch. I soldered the hot lead to the phasers stock "demo switch" which can be used to bypass the momentary if I dont want it "hot". I also soldered the negative lead to the stock battery compartment so I could later add the momentary


Then came the time to dig up a drill bit and hog out a hole in the case for my momentary button. Here it is installed and soldered on the neg side.


Here you can see the momentary and the stock demo switch Iam using as a "safety" for the module (and the built in belt clip )


Trigger finger on the momentary, and warning label thanks to "Innovative Lasers".
ALSO NOTE, I removed the red tint from the front "emitter" nose piece thing. I used acetone and wet sanded it to give it an "etched" look to catch 532nm light and look cool.


A better shot of the etched front piece


Pics after I was all done






Being out shined by my 1.6W+ 445 laserSaber :fightin:


Hey thanks for looking! *edit sometime tonight ill add a vid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cd05Gc58qaM

Damnit! Now my I "C" Red entry won't seem original

But very nice pictures

oh yea? ^ I didnt know. Iam intrigued. Is yours in that I "C" red thread?

Very cool. :beer:

Question. I know a few stars and constellations and sometimes point them out to friends. I was wondering: If I point a laser at a star and someone is standing say ten feet away from me ... do they see my beam on the star or is there a perspective problem? Do they see the beam close to but not actually on the star? Thanks.

Thanks. Yes It will look the same. Say I point out where Vega is and you are 10 or so feet away (even more) my point of view will be identical to where the beam "ends"

Yeah, I am working on the circuitry now. :\

Excellent work MessiTom :gj:

Don't worry Wolfman, yours is a different kind of animal

~ LB

Thanks MessiTom