Mini Laser Show

 

Laser shows are great to watch, but can cost a lot of money when using microcontrollers and what not. In this Instructable, I will show you how to create a mini laser show that uses few materials, is quick and easy to make, doesn't cost a lot, and is portable. I hope you have fun making this and I hope it will satisfy your cheap entertainment needs.

Step 1: What you need

To make this Instructable, you need the following materials:

~Wood (I used balsa)
~Laser pointer
~Small hinge and screws
~Spring (long thin ones work best)
~Altoids tin
~Rubber Band (Optional, to hold your laser switch on and to hold altoids tin together)

You will also need the following tools:

~Hot glue gun/super glue
~Wire cutters
~screwdriver/drill

Comments

[scott!]

Very good idea, but it's a little confusing, video would REALLY help, type in "video converter" on download.com, or borrow a friend's camera, anything, because it would really help people understand it.

[ikestarm17]

ok, I got my camera back so I will make one

[scott!]

Yay! thank you!

[gmjhowe]

The pictures could be better, but, I think what this Instructable really needs, is a video of it in action!

[ikestarm17]

I only had a cellphone handy and the video didn't work. Sorry.

[dombeef]

Cellphones have video on it if it has a camera on it

[chi chi chippy]

not all cellphones do mine doesnt

[ikestarm17]

Yeah but it was the wrong file and I didn't know how to convert it or whatever

[dombeef]

Ok

[dombeef]

Hey where did you buy your laser?

[ikestarm17]

I got it off of an airsoft gun

[dombeef]

Oh ok

[lemonie]

I've not seen anything like this - interesting idea! The laser says "caution" on it - have you any tips or advice for ensuring you don't zap your eyes with this? L

[ikestarm17]

DON'T SHOOT THE LASER AT YOUR EYES PEOPLE! IT'S NOT GOOD. There, happy?:)