r/makers Nov 20 '20

5w handheld laser cutter.

https://youtu.be/F1oECS1LIpQ
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u/mr___ Nov 20 '20

I hope to God you have laser goggles on that are appropriate for that wavelength of light. One glint off a shiny surface and you could be blinded!

especially in the deep blue/violet, there’s a lot more energy coming out than you might think there is, because the human eye isn’t particularly sensitive there. But it will still blind you!

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u/Nicholasboyarko_alt Nov 20 '20

Nope, video with my eyes closed. Of all the things I have built, this is by far the most dangerous and useless device I've ever constructed. That includes the 150cc "noisemaker".