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How to turn a NES Zapper into a real laser pistol. After seeing Fun With Lasers by Stephanie Maks, I got inspired when playing Duck Hunt so here is my little project.This isn't a difficult project as long as you know some of the basics of soldering. Please be extremely careful, this laser is dangerous. This is my first instructable so I'll try my best.

Disclaimer: CAUTION! As you know...lasers can be dangerous. Never point them at any living object!T his is not a toy, and this should not be used like a conventional laser pointer. In other words, don't use it in presentations, or to play with pets, or allow children to use it. It should only be operated by responsible persons who understand and respect the potential laser safety hazards.
 
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Step 1: What we need-

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1) Hacked DVD laser from Fun With Lasers

2) NES Zapper

3) CR2 camera battery or comparable battery

4) Momentary Push button

5) Some extra wire, wire cutters, soldering tools, screwdrivers

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masterzeb318 says: Jul 22, 2012. 6:21 PM
can I use this diode........http://www.ebay.com/itm/1pcs-808nm-CW-300mW-High-Power-Burning-Infrared-Laser-Diode-Module-DIY-Lab-New-/290740097804?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43b175d30c
!Andrew_Modder! says: Nov 3, 2007. 8:25 PM
hmm. sure thats cool but i need a nes pistol, plus 1 to keep :-P. Idk i think finding one of these may be a little pricey (a lil.) so mabe use something els, like mabe a cheap airsoft pistol instead of the nes pistol?
eromeo in reply to !Andrew_Modder!Oct 29, 2011. 5:08 PM
naw man, these things are dirt cheap, i got one in really good condition for 4 bucks
hellstudios in reply to !Andrew_Modder!Mar 31, 2009. 9:06 PM
Late reply! Ebay
evilgenius 398 in reply to !Andrew_Modder!Aug 8, 2008. 9:21 PM
put an extra barrel on top of gun w/ laser inside then it will have an airsoft gun and a burning laser. ):D
anime freak in reply to !Andrew_Modder!Nov 17, 2007. 3:51 PM
just go to a pawnshop,game store or a yard sale they shouldnt cost too much after all they are pretty old.
!Andrew_Modder! in reply to anime freakNov 17, 2007. 6:46 PM
yeah. just one thing about old awesome things, is the quantity of working things is limited, but lol i could probably find a couple :-)
Mewtwo314 in reply to !Andrew_Modder!Feb 10, 2009. 1:31 PM
You could also get a nes zapper from jjgames.com for $6, with shipping and handeling, it will be like $11.
deancp1 in reply to !Andrew_Modder!Nov 18, 2007. 2:46 PM
I just got a couple from eBay so I can do this. There are hundreds of them for sale there for about $10 including S/H. I'm going to use a green laser pointer so that I can use it for presentations. Good luck,
NetReaper in reply to deancp1Jun 10, 2008. 1:28 PM
red would match the nes color scheme better.
!Andrew_Modder! in reply to deancp1Nov 18, 2007. 3:53 PM
ok. thx
kenny94 in reply to !Andrew_Modder!Nov 24, 2007. 8:52 PM
you could use a paper one fromhere
aflacpyro267 says: Jun 16, 2011. 11:22 AM
Hi this instructable was very easy to follow thx!!!! :P
builderkidj says: Apr 19, 2011. 6:10 PM
I wish I had a zapper.
t3hkender says: Nov 5, 2010. 10:18 AM
The obvious progression from this is to do the same project using a Super Scope... And MULTIPLE LASERS. Bwahahahaha.
seabananers in reply to t3hkenderDec 30, 2010. 12:32 PM
any one who says this isn't in the caegory of people he described
thalass says: Dec 29, 2010. 7:07 PM
Awesome! It'd be great with a fancy blu-ray burner laser diode.
frawg96 says: Jan 16, 2008. 8:42 PM
how do you make the laser burn stuff? :D
Wicky777 in reply to frawg96Sep 30, 2008. 7:46 PM
read the Instructable lol :D
hellstudios in reply to Wicky777Mar 31, 2009. 9:05 PM
Late reply lol :D
TheWaddleWaaddle in reply to hellstudiosNov 26, 2010. 12:51 PM
even later reply to that lol :D
hellstudios in reply to TheWaddleWaaddleNov 26, 2010. 2:57 PM
OH JESUS
Darkeru (author) in reply to frawg96Jan 16, 2008. 9:07 PM
you need a high power laser and a lens to help focus the beam.
cdousley says: Aug 11, 2009. 1:22 PM
would this work with a blu ray laser and would i need a heatsink
corey11 in reply to cdousleyJun 8, 2010. 5:09 PM
I think it may without one but id add one just to be safe
floryzzz says: Apr 9, 2010. 6:34 AM
Realy cool
Maybe you can ad a sound effect?
cdousley says: Mar 15, 2010. 4:05 PM
cool i got two nes blasters for $1 each i may make this

dragoon2681 says: Feb 6, 2010. 6:49 AM
 nice this is a great idea
noler says: Nov 11, 2009. 12:05 PM
do you just need the diode module and the diode? cuz it looks like that from the picture or do you need the whole DVD laser?
Colonel88 says: Oct 29, 2009. 1:04 PM
the "Fun with Lasers" thing doesnt say how to extract lasers
mokojean says: Jul 22, 2009. 8:13 AM
could this project instructable be used for the same for a LED light instead of a laser?
Darkeru (author) says: Nov 6, 2007. 6:20 PM
Please people, if you like this design and duplicate it at least try to mention this instructable. Thank you
Madrias357 in reply to DarkeruJul 9, 2009. 11:28 AM
I'm working on a Laser Pistol made from a broken airsoft gun. You say it needs the diode from the burner drive, right? My friend stiffed me, then, when he gave me a reader. Crap! Now I gotta buy a bloody burner.
cantrell8 says: Jun 3, 2009. 5:45 PM
Will this work with any DVD player?
Marble of Doom in reply to cantrell8Jun 10, 2009. 2:34 PM
any DVD burner laser should work
cantrell8 in reply to cantrell8Jun 3, 2009. 5:49 PM
Will it also work with a mouse to?
Marble of Doom in reply to cantrell8Jun 10, 2009. 2:35 PM
mouse laser? no, it's just a bright led, not powerful enough
crazyhalofreak says: Apr 11, 2009. 4:46 AM
have you tried mirroring the barrel to get it to burn more stuff?
JacobAziza says: Apr 8, 2009. 9:07 PM
If you left in the infra red LED instead of the laser, but did the battery mods, you would have a really cool gun to use in "lazer" tag, which usually actually use infrared LEDs, not real lasers.
Oroka says: Mar 22, 2009. 4:38 PM
whoa! I have a Zapper AND a blu-ray laser :D This will be a possible project in the near future!
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