Homemade Star Trek Phaser Owns Balloons

[Tom Goldman]

Homemade Star Trek Phaser Owns Balloons


Laser technology has led to the development of a replica Star Trek phaser that actually works.

Laser Pointer Forum [http://laserpointerforums.com/f51/tutorial-12x-star-trek-phaser-mod-46886.html] member Jayrob has created a fully working Star Trek phaser replica that is powerful enough to easily pop balloons. He uses a Kirk-era phaser, giving it an old-school charm, and it even makes the proper sounds.

Judging by the video, it appears to be a green beam [http://www.phasers.net/2260/type2.htm], but it's not as powerful as this one due to some sort of new custom focus adapter.

Jayrob isn't the stingy type that wants to keep the secrets of his phaser all to himself, he's written complete tutorials (found through the earlier forum links) and even offers help getting some of the parts. The Escapist also showed you Next Generation version [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/the-escapist-show/902-Episode-44-Star-Trek-Phaser-Project].

(Via Gizmodo [http://gizmodo.com/5448955/no-seriously-a-working-star-trek-phaser-with-diy-instructions])

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[randommaster]

It looks like those PS3 parts are going to be good for more than cracking passwords.

The real issue is whether this will be effective against the Borg or not.

 

[LTK_70]

Whooaa, sweet. Gotta be careful with those reflective surfaces, though.

 

[Daystar Clarion]

That'll teach any alien races that just happen to have the physical composition of a baloon.
Yeah...

 

[Daymo]

I have never watched any Star Trek, but I've got to say that that phaser is awsome.

 

[Gildan Bladeborn]

Nifty - I guess we know who to call when Earth is invaded by a race of sentient balloons. But what if they were mirrored balloons?!

 

[comadorcrack]

That'll teach those Balloons for getting out of line! Maybe next time they'll think before they sleep with mah Woman! But they Can't... Cos they're dead!

 

[Kaboose the Moose]

Now what would happen if it was a reflective balloon?.

You got to be prepared for they know everything!.

...

 

[Flying Pilgrim]

Yeah I read this up in a Maximum PC magazine I also had the instructions but I lost the sheet...

 

[EMFCRACKSHOT]

wow, i must make one of these. And soon

 

[Kuliani]

Definitely awesome. Props to the man that developed that thing, he's a tribute to all that is good in the world.

 

[hazabaza1]

Oh, good lord.
Soon, the nerds shall rise up, and defeat the entire world, using replica weapons. Mind you, I believe I'm counted as a nerd, so I don't see why I'm worried.

Somebody get me my Blood Dragon Armour and longsword, I have some people to help.

 

[Space Spoons]

Quite impressive. I'm really hoping that someday, someone will whip out one of these babies to temporarily/permanently blind a mugger.

 

[tmujir955]

This is the future of guns. I just know it.

It would suck if you hit a mirror, though.

 

[RanD00M]

That was nothing but immensely cool.And I don´t even like Star Trek.

 

[dalek sec]

Guess my boss at work is going to want one now.

 

[stonethered]

Awesome.
If only we could build one that could do that to people, or glass at the very least.

 

[Hutchy_Bear]

A portable laser eye surgery machine. It will make millions.

 

[tmujir955]

Oh, good lord.
Soon, the nerds shall rise up, and defeat the entire world, using replica weapons. Mind you, I believe I'm counted as a nerd, so I don't see why I'm worried.

Somebody get me my Blood Dragon Armour and longsword, I have some people to help.

Spoiler: Take your pick...

Spoiler: Is this what you wanted?

Spoiler: I like this "suit" more, though...

 

[tmujir955]

Yeah I read this up in a Maximum PC magazine I also had the instructions but I lost the sheet...

You... you fool!

The instructions to ruling the universe were in your hands, and you lost them!

What can I say...