How Do You Build A Paper-Burning Flashlight?
A paper-burning flashlight is really known as a laser flashlight, because it emits a laser beam. Most people use laser flashlights for fun. It’s fun to burn a hole in paper, in a credit card or even in clothing, and it’s fun to project a beam that goes for miles. Laser pointers can cause injury, so never point it at anyone. Building a laser flashlight can be rather expensive. So get ready for some expensive fun. Here’s what you need: • A small tin casing A small tin casing, such as a mini flashlight or tin can, will hold your laser. • A laser diodeAlthough you can buy one online, it’s better to take one from an old DVD burner. Simply remove the drive from the housing, which is attached with tiny screws. Once it’s disassembled, you’ll expose the laser diode assembly which moves back and forth on two tracks. Remove it from the
