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How To Turn a Mini Maglite Into a Laser

Posted by samzenpus on from the a-thousand-tiny-burn-marks dept.

Lucas123 writes "Using the laser from a DVD burner, this instructional video shows you how to create a hand-held laser that is powerful enough to light a match and pop a balloon. There's some soldering involved and the Maglite's bulb housing needs to be drilled out to fit the new laser diode, but with some basic skill, most people could do this. Just plain cool." Update: 07/09 12:23 GMT by KD : Warning, the device that results from following these instructions will blind you if you look into it.

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  1. Re:Dangerous by hatchet · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    You guys need warnings on everything. Do you know a knife will kill you if you thrust it in your chest? They should put a warning on knives too!
    I think they should actually remove all safety warnings from all items. Will make a little more room for Darwin to kick-in.

  2. Re:Dangerous by HeroreV · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Here's an idea: How about we not seek revenge, and instead try to, actually, you know... improve society?

    No? Hate the idea? Oh well, I figured I'd throw it out there.