Laser Design & Build

Concept design and development for the 3D printing and build of a 5 watt laser, to meet the requirements of: 

• Portable comfort (fits nicely in pocket) 

• Be 3D Printed

• Accident prevention

• Ability to change the diodes focus

• Strong enough to burn its target

• Be cool

Design concepts for this print revolved around the pre selected laser components and general product requirements listed above.  

With only one redesign and 3 print tests, we had our final design up and ready.  After the initial print, we ran into an internal heating problem with the batteries and laser diode, leading to the ventilation holes now seen running parallel to the spine of the laser.  

// Design Concepted in the software Blender 3D, and printed from the software Cura Ultimaker.

Working on the concepts and development of this project was an absolute blast, working side by side with one of the smartest and enjoyable people I know.  Outside of the incredible outcome, I am grateful for the dynamic flow of our process.  As all projects, this had it's share of challenges though was an absolute blast to create.