My 1st time

[Thatrandomguy11]

So I extracted a red laser ( I assume) from a 24x dvd rw drive,I have not yet tried to see if its works I have to "clear the 3 pins" and I'm wondering about these things: Battery voltage?,will there be a beam when I turn it on? how long can I run it for? [i'm epic noob ]

 

[Blord]

Welcome to the LPF forum !

Please read these thread, they are very useful.
http://laserpointerforums.com/f53/laser-safety-guide-newcomers-how-safely-lase-71102.html
http://laserpointerforums.com/f44/how-select-your-laser-parts-73851.html
http://laserpointerforums.com/f67/how-laser-diode-drivers-work-explanatory-thread-71513.html
http://laserpointerforums.com/f51/i-want-build-laser-thread-52972.html

 

[Thatrandomguy11]

this seems a bit more complicated than i thought

 

[Thatrandomguy11]

can I get a collimating lens for this to work or i havvvvvveeeeeeeeee to get the aixiz module? cus for me I wish to keep cost low

 

[Blord]

Where do you think to put the lens ? You will need the Aixiz module for attaching the lens.

 

[Thatrandomguy11]

where do u get aixiz lens'........?

 

[daawood123]

Do some research, a quick search in google for aixiz module would have returned many results.

 

[Thatrandomguy11]

sigh.......

 

[ARG]

sigh.......

<sarcasm> I know! It's so awful when you have to do work to get something, isn't it? </sarcasm>

 

[Thatrandomguy11]

i said sigh cuz i cant easily attain an aixiz module overall i want to create a beam weapon......

 

[Thatrandomguy11]

ok can you make a burning laser form a laser pen?

 

[ARG]

ok can you make a burning laser form a laser pen?

Yes, a burning laser is VERY easy to make from a laser pen.

First you take the laser pen.
Then you pour lighter fluid on it.
Then you light it on fire with a lighter.
and just like that you have a BURNING LASER!

Cool, right?

i said sigh cuz i cant easily attain an aixiz module overall i want to create a beam weapon......

They are ALL OVER ebay. It's very easy to get one with a credit card and an ebay account. Unless of course you're not credit-card age in which case you shouldn't have a laser.

i said sigh cuz i cant easily attain an aixiz module overall i want to create a beam weapon......

Lasers are not weapons. If you want a weapon go buy a knife. The world does not need another imbecile with a laser.

 

[Thatrandomguy11]

Your sarcasm is amusing but seriously can I make one with a beam the one that burns at any distance without the aixiz lens?

 

[ARG]

Your sarcasm is amusing but seriously can I make one with a beam the one that burns at any distance without the aixiz lens?

You would have a longer reach with a flame from a lighter than a diode that is not collimated.

 

[Thatrandomguy11]

ok i'll see how i cud get one,what diameter module should i use?

 

[Things]

How to build a laser