Recent content by marmite666

I ordered a 12x30mm copper module with an Osram PLTB450B 1.6W 450nm laser and glass lens: Ordered a separate driver as the module didn't come with one, no real details just mystery chinesium but if the listing is accurate it should be appropriate for the build. Both module and driver are meant...

Good idea, although I'm not sure how I'd manage the interlock switch. It would have to be incredibly sensitive to be able to actuate it without bending the cig (especially as I'm partial to the odd rollie), but the valve is a good shout. Just spitballing but a nylon brush covering the opening...

For those interested this is the current plan: To clarify as some people seemed to have got some ideas twisted along the way; This will be a novelty item for my own personal use. It will only be used by myself and maybe one or two of my friends after I explain to them that it's a very powerful...

Build Update: Laser diode, module, lens and driver ordered from ebay. Expecting a ~1.6W 450nm laser when assembled which I'm guessing should be more than enough to light a ciggy in a couple seconds. Going to wait for the parts to arrive then I'll be on the hunt for a host and a heatsink, plus...

Thanks for all the replies dudes, I understand the risks and I will be picking up some suitable eye protection for when I'm building and testing my laser, I'm not totally incompetent, you don't have to worry about me. If I get it to work it wouldn't be something I'd just hand to anyone anyway...

Hi guys, I'm new to this forum and hobby in general but I have a background in mechanical engineering and want to get more involved with electronics and lasers. As a nicotine addict and a generally irresponsible person I thought it would be fun to build a cigarette lighter that uses lasers. My...