Introduction: Laser From Dead Computer
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Here’s another neat way to make use of that old computer that has been lying around your house: Turn it into a red burning laser using parts salvaged from the dead computer. The burning laser is powerful enough for you to wear safety goggles.
The components you need to salvage are: the power supply, DVD Burner (16x speed or more), and the heatsink. The DVD Burner provides the laser diode which is housed in the heatsink proofing. The PSU and the right wires are connected to the heatsink and the laser module. That’s it! The heatsink helps to run the laser long enough to burn through things like plastic and ignite matches.
The components you need to salvage are: the power supply, DVD Burner (16x speed or more), and the heatsink. The DVD Burner provides the laser diode which is housed in the heatsink proofing. The PSU and the right wires are connected to the heatsink and the laser module. That’s it! The heatsink helps to run the laser long enough to burn through things like plastic and ignite matches.
Step 1: Key Points
Sorry they're out of order.
Step 2: Credits
I give all credit for this idea to YouTube user styropyro . Please support him however you can. He has great ideas. Here is a link to his YouTube page <http://www.youtube.com/user/styropyro>
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31 Comments
8 years ago on Introduction
wut would happen if the laser touched ur skin?
11 years ago on Introduction
can someone tell me what these powerful lasers are for?
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
These lasers can sometimes be used as weapons if you have enough power. See
The are also fun to put in a laser gun prop so that it actually works to cut paper or something to show your friends. They are pretty awesome lasers.
10 years ago
I almost can't wait for my computer to die now... its got WAY higher than 16x. >:)
11 years ago on Introduction
is a plastic lens going to melt?
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
The plastic lens will not melt because the plastic is clear. The lens will not absorb the light and therefore will not melt. The same is true for white materials and other light colors. These lasers will only burn dark colored objects because they absorb the light. If anyone wands to explain this in more "scientific" detail, please do.
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
i trying to makin lader nut not workin plz help
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
i think so becous in the video you see it burn plastic and tape
11 years ago on Introduction
are axis mods requerd
11 years ago on Introduction
hey could u light a firework fuse with that laser
11 years ago on Introduction
does anybody know if a 5mW diode now can be turned into this( limited through resistor power so not full power 5mW
11 years ago on Introduction
no you cant use a Magnavox, i tried and forund it has a wrong diode it is more advanced
11 years ago on Introduction
is a aixiz a lens or not ?
11 years ago on Introduction
can you use the Magnavox DVD player
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
i trying to makin lader nut not workin plz help
11 years ago on Step 2
good
11 years ago on Introduction
wow,its a lot like the thermal discouragement beam from portal 2
12 years ago on Introduction
a better way how to get laser diode from dvd burner
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWHFu7uJnpU
12 years ago on Introduction
Can you use a cd burner instead of a dvd?
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
A cd burner will only have a weak Infrared diode, so no.