HI, to start my name is Garrett, I am new to the world of lasers and am wanting to get educated on them and this seemed like the place to start. I have been looking through this forum for a few days now but m having troubles understanding or knowing everything I read and am not sure how to go about understanding, so I am making this post...
To start off I am not new to the world of hobby electronics and online forums, I have been in the DIY lightsaber hobby for a few years now, but I am now looking to make some new cool gadgets and props.
I know how to solder and have a basic understanding of electronics, plus I seem to have the basic tools to make a laser, just not all the knowledge...and that's you all you fine folks come in
To start, I am wanting to make a laser that can burn things, eventually something really strong, but for now balloon popping and burning through thin plastic will be a good starting point.
I need help starting right from the top, meaning what color laser and frequency range is best suited to what focusing lens and diode to go along with it. again I have no problem doing research as time allows, but I need a helping start(not looking to be handed all the answers, but I wont turn them down either )
My only real ground here I know for sure on this project at this time is I would like to use two 18650 Li-ion batteries in series(7.2v) and I can go as far as running an additional set in parallel if need be to extend run time.
Also I would like to mount it to my wrist or forearm, so space isnt quite so much an issue.
The other thought is stuffing all this into a toy "laser gun" :lasergun: as a first build.
I appreciate any thoughts and comments here, and thank you for your time, look forward to hearing from you all soon.
To start off I am not new to the world of hobby electronics and online forums, I have been in the DIY lightsaber hobby for a few years now, but I am now looking to make some new cool gadgets and props.
I know how to solder and have a basic understanding of electronics, plus I seem to have the basic tools to make a laser, just not all the knowledge...and that's you all you fine folks come in
To start, I am wanting to make a laser that can burn things, eventually something really strong, but for now balloon popping and burning through thin plastic will be a good starting point.
I need help starting right from the top, meaning what color laser and frequency range is best suited to what focusing lens and diode to go along with it. again I have no problem doing research as time allows, but I need a helping start(not looking to be handed all the answers, but I wont turn them down either
) My only real ground here I know for sure on this project at this time is I would like to use two 18650 Li-ion batteries in series(7.2v) and I can go as far as running an additional set in parallel if need be to extend run time.
Also I would like to mount it to my wrist or forearm, so space isnt quite so much an issue.
The other thought is stuffing all this into a toy "laser gun" :lasergun: as a first build.
I appreciate any thoughts and comments here, and thank you for your time, look forward to hearing from you all soon.
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