DIY Laser Build: 12X Blu-ray Star Trek Phaser!
Here’s another fantastic tutorial from Jay, our DIY lasers expert. See all of our DIY laser projects! In this project, I’ll show you how to create your own super powerful Blu-Ray Star Trek Phaser using a 1994 Classic Star Trek Phaser.
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Important: This is a class 3B laser and should be used with care. Proper eye protection for 405nm wavelength recommended. It can instantly damage the eye if it is pointed directly into the eye. Even reflections can cause eye damage.
Build Features:
- Room for a nice size custom heatsink
- Safety switch with LED
- Custom ‘cone tipped’ EzFocus adapter
- Using the stock trigger button from the phaser
- 12X blu-ray diode from Pioneer BDR-205 drive
- 465mW’s! Set at 320mA’s (FlexDrive) for good longevity (hopefully)
The DIY Laser Tutorial:
The heatsink is the exact same design and fit, as my Green Star Trek Phaser mod. The only difference is the set screw location. This heatsink is for an AixiZ module. My ‘cone tipped’ EzFocus adapter is measured for a flush fit AixiZ module using my 405-G-1 glass lens mod and this heatsink design…
Trigger Mechanism:
I used a momentary button switch so I could use the stock trigger button. This gives it kind of a ‘hair trigger’. (but I like it) So that’s why I decided to put a safety switch on this one…
Safety Switch:
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Inner Circuitry:
Totals:
- Sound board – 120mA’s draw
- LED – 15mA’s draw
- 12X diode (FlexDrive set at 320mA’s – 3 volts supply) – 710mA’s draw
- Total Draw: 845mA’s – New Energizer e2 lithium primaries (roughly 2 hours run time.)
- Output Power: 465mW’s using my 405-G-1 glass lens modification.
EzFocus Adapter (to focus the beam):
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You must be careful when threading your lens into the AixiZ module using the EzFocus adapter. There could be a possibility to ‘cross thread’ the lens. (because the nose cap and the heatsink need to be aligned) I recommend using silicone glue on one side of your heatsink, and threading the lens and EzFocus adapter in place while it dries. This will set the heatsink in the perfectly aligned position inside the phaser.
Final Results:
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January 14th, 2010
I hope you guys like my phaser project! If you want to follow this tutorial, I have the heatsink and EzFocus adapter available here: (just send me a PM)
http://laserpointerforums.com/f64/fs-star-trek-phaser-heatsinks-ezfocus-adapter-46946.html
Thanks!
January 19th, 2010
WOW!Fantastic!
January 20th, 2010
It would be really neat if you could “set phasers to stun” somehow. Any ideas?
January 20th, 2010
Use the force, duh! Wait…wrong space-based series…dang.
January 21st, 2010
I think this is great, but where do you purchase the phaser and how do I order the parts? Thanks
January 24th, 2010
You have to follow the link to laser pointer forums and send the me a private message. But I do not sell the laser diode. Just the phaser build with out the laser.
January 29th, 2010
A dream came true for every trekkie. Thanx a lot for that. I’ll work on getting my own. Hope I can get all the needed parts in Germany. Could you otherwise send them to me (after I paid for them of cause)? That ‘d be great.
looking forward to your reply… Lt. Sheerwater
January 29th, 2010
No problem… Here’s my parts page:
http://laserpointerforums.com/f64/fs-star-trek-phaser-heatsinks-ezfocus-adapter-46946.html
You need to go there and then contact me via private message.