Another movie of a simple 8xDVD writer laser diode and the power they have. The longer punch through was a larger dia. hole. Added incense for beam visual effects. Measured output 84mW @650nm.
Yea bet it does! I'm a pyro and i REALY want something like that, but i don't want to destroy my dvd burner for one. anywhere i would be able to buy a cheap one ready made?
Its out of a 8X DVD burner, measured at 84mW CW in this video. Using a variable power supply for power and monitoring the current. Mounting blanks to hold the Laser diode off ebay. Its not that powerful really. Feels like a bee sting on skin.
unless you make it yourself. your gonna usualy pay through the nose for a good "pyro" laser..
pcbman1st 4 years ago
Yea bet it does! I'm a pyro and i REALY want something like that, but i don't want to destroy my dvd burner for one. anywhere i would be able to buy a cheap one ready made?
WichDoktah 4 years ago
Its out of a 8X DVD burner, measured at 84mW CW in this video. Using a variable power supply for power and monitoring the current. Mounting blanks to hold the Laser diode off ebay. Its not that powerful really. Feels like a bee sting on skin.
pcbman1st 4 years ago
Jesus! how powerful IS that laser? did you buy it or make it?
WichDoktah 4 years ago
An old 1.44" floppy disk.
pcbman1st 4 years ago
What is it you are burning through?
WichDoktah 4 years ago