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staminanerd
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PostPosted: 10/31/07, 3:41 PM    Post subject: how to bui Reply with quote

Hi guys !

If you live in EU, you will know how hard it is to find tripods, or hardware stores. I am going to post the instruction manual to build your laser stand with... legos. This is an improved version of what I made two days ago as some may notice that I posted something idiot about it Confused . This is almost the same model, with the improvement of on/off switch and a photonic disruptor mode (exept the fact that CNI laser are not waterproof...), and the ability to be portable, and dismanteled easally Razz .
Of course, it does not beat the cool wicked model, which is made in aluminium. The lego magnifying lens seemed to match perfectly the diameter of the CNI model Smile . The blue key is to maintain the lens above the laser for normal use. Any questions comments are welcome !

Copyright and don't tell that it is you who made the instruction manual !

Cheers !



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slayerduck
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PostPosted: 11/01/07, 6:50 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Haha it looks funny, but i guess it would work Very Happy
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NairB
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Joined: 11 Dec 2005
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PostPosted: 11/03/07, 12:14 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey staminanerd,

This is excellent work. Good picts too. Smile

Your instructions are very clear to follow. Wink

Have you thought about motorising this via a PC using software so that you can move it. I know that microsoft----hissss boooo----has a page for lego robotics etc on there website using c#

I am learning c++ right now and am really impressed with lego and the stuff you can do with it and lego robotics looks really interesting.

Just a thought staminanerd. Smile

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rockoluvsmelba
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PostPosted: 11/04/07, 12:17 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

This is awesome. Thanks for sharing. Legos + day off = project! Smile
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phoenix77
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PostPosted: 1/10/08, 4:59 PM    Post subject: laser stan Reply with quote

Instead of going through all the trouble of building a stand out of LEGO pieces, you can go to WalMart, K-Mart, or even a camera store, (although the afore mentioned stores would be far less expensive). They all carry camera tripods that can easily be modified into a laser holding tripod. You're initial cost should be in the neighborhood of $5.00 or so. Then with a little ingenuity you can easily figure out a way to attach your laser to the tripod and voi-la you've got yourself a cheap durable laser tripod. I hope this was of some assistance to all you laser heads out there! Keep those lasers burning brightly and safely! Have a good day and may we all live in peace and safety God willing. PHOENIX77
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