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This Instructable is going to show you how to add a laser line to your dart board so you don't have to put a strip of ugly tape on your newly carpeted game room floor.
I had already built a dart board cabinet for my basement and wanted to find a way to add a throwing line to the floor without permanently attaching it to the carpet or floor.
I decided a laser line would be the perfect way to do this since I already had power to my dart board cabinet for the dart board itself and the lights in the top of the cabinet.
I had already built a dart board cabinet for my basement and wanted to find a way to add a throwing line to the floor without permanently attaching it to the carpet or floor.
I decided a laser line would be the perfect way to do this since I already had power to my dart board cabinet for the dart board itself and the lights in the top of the cabinet.
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I used a 10 mW red laser module with a line lens. I ordered it online for about $12.00 plus shipping.
This laser module came with a regular "dot" lens. I added a line lens for $3.00. The line lens had roughly a 40 degree display angle.
I found a cheap Game Boy 3 volt transformer to power the laser at Radio Shack.
The only other materials I used were a binder clip and a #8 wood screw. The binder clip is used to hold the laser module and the wood screw attaches it to the dart board cabinet.
The tools I used on the project were as follows:
- screwdriver
- cordless drill
- scroll saw for making a slot in a piece of wood.
NOTE: If you plan on using any tool for a project please make sure you are familiar with the tool and all of the dangers associated with it. If you are not familiar with a tool then you should ask someone who is to show you the proper way to use it. A lot of communities have classes at local colleges on the proper use of tools and machinery. There are also local woodworking clubs that offer classes at very reasonable rates for beginners. I highly recommend using these resources for your safety and for the most efficient use of the tool.
This laser module came with a regular "dot" lens. I added a line lens for $3.00. The line lens had roughly a 40 degree display angle.
I found a cheap Game Boy 3 volt transformer to power the laser at Radio Shack.
The only other materials I used were a binder clip and a #8 wood screw. The binder clip is used to hold the laser module and the wood screw attaches it to the dart board cabinet.
The tools I used on the project were as follows:
- screwdriver
- cordless drill
- scroll saw for making a slot in a piece of wood.
NOTE: If you plan on using any tool for a project please make sure you are familiar with the tool and all of the dangers associated with it. If you are not familiar with a tool then you should ask someone who is to show you the proper way to use it. A lot of communities have classes at local colleges on the proper use of tools and machinery. There are also local woodworking clubs that offer classes at very reasonable rates for beginners. I highly recommend using these resources for your safety and for the most efficient use of the tool.
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And you seem to be a fan of darts and yet don't have the original needle type of darts...This seems like magnetic. Isn't the needle one much more fun and traditional way of darts.
I have a couple young boys and I don't think it would be a good idea to let them play with the pic type of needle darts. I'd have holes in everything. The board I have is of the plastic dart tip variety. Much safer.
Cheers.
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BTW: Great idea