# Building a 1w laser? **URL:** \ **Category:** Unrelated Discussion\ **Created:** [January 15, 2013, 3:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/building-a-1w-laser/48138 "2013-01-15T03:32:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Logi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/logi/32/7932_2.png) [@Logi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Logi)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2013, 3:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/building-a-1w-laser/48138/1 "2013-01-15T03:32:08Z")
Hi, Me and my 82 year old neighbor want to build a 1w laser, anyone else do this? ---
**Author:** ![yoyofoot](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyofoot/32/602_2.png) [@yoyofoot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyofoot)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2013, 3:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/building-a-1w-laser/48138/2 "2013-01-15T03:36:33Z")
1w is really strong for a laser, I’d definitely advise wearing glasses… ---
**Author:** ![Logi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/logi/32/7932_2.png) [@Logi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Logi)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2013, 3:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/building-a-1w-laser/48138/3 "2013-01-15T03:43:20Z")
> [@yoyofoot](#): > > 1w is really strong for a laser, I’d definitely advise wearing glasses… Yes, I like my eyes. ---
**Author:** ![Logi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/logi/32/7932_2.png) [@Logi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Logi)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2013, 1:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/building-a-1w-laser/48138/4 "2013-01-17T01:10:23Z")
HELP??? ---
**Author:** ![stickman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/stickman/32/72733_2.png) [@stickman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stickman)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2013, 1:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/building-a-1w-laser/48138/5 "2013-01-17T01:20:41Z")
There is a company in China called “Wicked Lasers” that have 1W lasers for sale in the shape of a Star Wars light Sabre. I own both the Green & Blue model and will tell you that it’s NOT a toy. I can assure you that with just the slightest amount of refracted light going into your eye, will cost you your retina. Use your goggles for sure. It’s so easy to shine it on something that will reflect it back on you. Treat it like you would a gun. Good Luck, they are a real hoot for sure. ---
**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2013, 1:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/building-a-1w-laser/48138/6 "2013-01-17T01:53:54Z")
> [@Logi](#): > > HELP??? Can you be more specific, or are you just starting to realize you got in over your head? ---
**Author:** ![Logi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/logi/32/7932_2.png) [@Logi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Logi)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2013, 2:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/building-a-1w-laser/48138/7 "2013-01-17T02:54:28Z")
> [@jhb8426](#): > > > [@Logi](#): > > > > HELP??? > > Can you be more specific, or are you just starting to realize you got in over your head? Nah, just a bump basically. I tried this tut: [http://www.instructables.com/id/1W-Altoids-Tin-Laser/](http://www.instructables.com/id/1W-Altoids-Tin-Laser/) ---
**Author:** ![beherenow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/beherenow/32/125309_2.png) [@beherenow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/beherenow)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2013, 3:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/building-a-1w-laser/48138/8 "2013-01-17T03:24:19Z")
Can you trouble shoot the individual components from the tutorial? I would start there and then post what part you need help with. A laser forum would probably have much more help available, but the component check will be what they need to help you too probably. ---
**Author:** ![Logi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/logi/32/7932_2.png) [@Logi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Logi)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2013, 3:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/building-a-1w-laser/48138/9 "2013-01-17T03:26:58Z")
> [@beherenow](#): > > Can you trouble shoot the individual components from the tutorial? I would start there and then post what part you need help with. > > A laser forum would probably have much more help available, but the component check will be what they need to help you too probably. Mostly where to buy the stuff. Like the regulator, and anything that is not on ebay. I have this picked out already: [http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-5-2W-445nm-Blue-Diode-in-Module-W-Leads-Aixiz-Glass-/170644449122?pt=US\_Stage\_Lighting\_Single\_Units&hash=item27bb33a762](http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-5-2W-445nm-Blue-Diode-in-Module-W-Leads-Aixiz-Glass-/170644449122?pt=US_Stage_Lighting_Single_Units&hash=item27bb33a762) ---
**Author:** ![TheYoYoist101](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/theyoyoist101/32/842_2.png) [@TheYoYoist101](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheYoYoist101)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2013, 3:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/building-a-1w-laser/48138/10 "2013-01-17T03:39:32Z")
You do know you can like take over the world with a 1w laser right? ---
**Author:** ![Logi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/logi/32/7932_2.png) [@Logi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Logi)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2013, 3:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/building-a-1w-laser/48138/11 "2013-01-17T03:41:47Z")
> [@M.DeV1](#): > > You do know you can like take over the world with a 1w laser right? REALLY??? ---
**Author:** ![TheYoYoist101](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/theyoyoist101/32/842_2.png) [@TheYoYoist101](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheYoYoist101)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2013, 3:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/building-a-1w-laser/48138/12 "2013-01-17T03:46:29Z")
> [@Logi](#): > > > [@M.DeV1](#): > > > > You do know you can like take over the world with a 1w laser right? > > REALLY??? You could burn someone with a 1W laser. ---
**Author:** ![Logi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/logi/32/7932_2.png) [@Logi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Logi)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2013, 3:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/building-a-1w-laser/48138/13 "2013-01-17T03:51:00Z")
> [@M.DeV1](#): > > > [@Logi](#): > > > > > [@M.DeV1](#): > > > > > > You do know you can like take over the world with a 1w laser right? > > > > REALLY??? > > You could burn someone with a 1W laser. You blind them with the laser, then burn the with the flashlight. [http://www.wickedlasers.com.hk/torch](http://www.wickedlasers.com.hk/torch) ---
**Author:** ![TheYoYoist101](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/theyoyoist101/32/842_2.png) [@TheYoYoist101](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheYoYoist101)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2013, 4:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/building-a-1w-laser/48138/14 "2013-01-17T04:02:32Z")
> [@Logi](#): > > > [@M.DeV1](#): > > > > > [@Logi](#): > > > > > > > [@M.DeV1](#): > > > > > > > > You do know you can like take over the world with a 1w laser right? > > > > > > REALLY??? > > > > You could burn someone with a 1W laser. > > You blind them with the laser, then burn the with the flashlight. [http://www.wickedlasers.com.hk/torch](http://www.wickedlasers.com.hk/torch) You are one scary 12 year old. ---
**Author:** ![Logi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/logi/32/7932_2.png) [@Logi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Logi)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2013, 4:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/building-a-1w-laser/48138/15 "2013-01-17T04:22:21Z")
> [@M.DeV1](#): > > > [@Logi](#): > > > > > [@M.DeV1](#): > > > > > > > [@Logi](#): > > > > > > > > > [@M.DeV1](#): > > > > > > > > > > You do know you can like take over the world with a 1w laser right? > > > > > > > > REALLY??? > > > > > > You could burn someone with a 1W laser. > > > > You blind them with the laser, then burn the with the flashlight. [http://www.wickedlasers.com.hk/torch](http://www.wickedlasers.com.hk/torch) > > You are one scary 12 year old. Lol, I’m 14. ---
**Author:** ![TheYoYoist101](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/theyoyoist101/32/842_2.png) [@TheYoYoist101](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheYoYoist101)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2013, 4:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/building-a-1w-laser/48138/16 "2013-01-17T04:44:28Z")
> [@Logi](#): > > > [@M.DeV1](#): > > > > > [@Logi](#): > > > > > > > [@M.DeV1](#): > > > > > > > > > [@Logi](#): > > > > > > > > > > > [@M.DeV1](#): > > > > > > > > > > > > You do know you can like take over the world with a 1w laser right? > > > > > > > > > > REALLY??? > > > > > > > > You could burn someone with a 1W laser. > > > > > > You blind them with the laser, then burn the with the flashlight. [http://www.wickedlasers.com.hk/torch](http://www.wickedlasers.com.hk/torch) > > > > You are one scary 12 year old. > > Lol, I’m 14. You are one scary 14 year old. ---
**Author:** ![supbreh1234](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/supbreh1234/32/1131_2.png) [@supbreh1234](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/supbreh1234)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2013, 5:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/building-a-1w-laser/48138/17 "2013-01-17T05:09:07Z")
1 question logi… DO YOU WANT TO GO BLIND!?!?! :o ---
**Author:** ![Logi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/logi/32/7932_2.png) [@Logi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Logi)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2013, 3:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/building-a-1w-laser/48138/18 "2013-01-18T03:16:20Z")
> [@supbreh1234](#): > > 1 question logi… > > DO YOU WANT TO GO BLIND!?!?! :o No.