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Can you modify a 5mw red laser to pop a balloon






Take an angle grinder to it and fashion a sharp edge at the battery compartment, then throw it at the balloon.

Seriously though this info could be found in five minutes of searching this forum. Use google and type site:laserpointerforums.com [what you are trying to search here]
 
Contrary to popular belief it can be done. Take a needle, this will be important and tape it to the tip of your Laser. Be sure you are close enough to the balloon.

Quickly jab at the balloon. If you've properly modified your 5mW laser, you should hear a satisfying "Pop".

:beer:

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Oh man, you beat me too it Sig.

~ LB
 
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Lol maybe we should modify the laser buy attaching a burning laser to it too
 
Probably not. While a true 5 mW laser can pop a balloon when focused, the output of generic laser pointers is closer to around 0.5 mW or so. At least that's what I've heard.
 
Slightly aged thread... but a well focused 5mW laser can pop a balloon? :thinking: going to have to try that one...
 
i will try to pop one when i get it. how would you focus it would a magnifying glass work
 
Yes a magnifying glass should work well enough, put the balloon where the dot of the laser becomes smallest. GL
 
have you ever popped a balloon or light a match with a 5mw focused with a magnifying glass
 
I've seen a 30mW-40mW laser that was very well focused do it, I am doubtful that 5mW will be enough. But go ahead and try
 
No you cant but 35mw overspeced fleabay pen with high power magniflying glass will given patience
 
this is offtopic but can you see the beam of a 5mw green pen laser at night.
 
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