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DIY Blu-Ray Laser Phaser!

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Kipkay writes -

First time in the world a blu-ray laser from a Playstation 3 has been installed in a Star Trek Phaser! Build one yourself for around $100. I "Boldy go where no man has gone before"! Watch the video and then follow the Steps to build your own!

DIY Blu-Ray Laser Phaser! - [via] Link.

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Posted by: RDAC on November 14, 2007 at 11:19 PM

Check out this site for more awesome laser projects:

http://zedomax.com/blog/tag/laser/

The laser graffiti was amazing.

Posted by: RDAC on November 14, 2007 at 11:27 PM

Also saw a blu-ray laser unit going for $50 on eBay, fyi folks.

Posted by: zappBrannigan on November 15, 2007 at 12:24 AM

for you planning to do the phaser, there are some thoughtful comments in the instructable regarding the powersupply of the laser.

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