Laser Pistol - 08 (LP-08)

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Note: Unless you are a certified thrill-seeker, do not attempt to print this yet! This design is still unproven and unknown results will likely follow. You have been warned! Have fun! I loved certain aspects of the Adafruit blaster, but have been fascinated by the German P08 Luger for years. By combining another blaster design I admired with those elements, I decided to attempt a functional laser pistol. This design employs a 12mm laser module and its accompanying heat sink. For instance, my version uses a 1.8W module purchased from Amazon at an affordable price. The laser module in question is a high-quality option: http://www.amazon.com/Copper-445nm-Module-X-Drive-405-G-2/dp/B00UEBX08O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1447624450&sr=8-1&keywords=1.8W+laser+module Safety first: if you're handling lasers and don't have protective eyewear, then a Darwin Award is certainly in your future! Seriously, invest in some: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009T6RN0G?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00 Heat management is also crucial. A quality heatsink will keep things running smoothly: http://www.amazon.com/Professional-Aluminum-Cooling-Heatsink-heatsink3/dp/B00TUVBOCI/ref=pd_rhf_dp_p_img_6?ie=UTF8&refRID=18Y4HM4MY1C6M3X47YGJ Batteries are another essential component: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01488KC3O?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00 Don't forget these critical parts if you don't have them already (a minimum of 25, but more is always better): 4-40 x 3/8" SS machine screws 4-40 hex nuts No.4 lock washers (optional) You'll also need basic tools like files, sandpaper, a Dremel, and Sugru to get started. Any stray odds and ends you want to glue on are up to your creativity! For example, I used spare e-cig parts for the flared barrel tip - talk about thinking outside the box! Please keep in mind that this project is far from perfect at this stage. There's still much work to be done here. In the meantime, most of the missing components can be found on the Adafruit blaster page. Similarly, the Luger grips can be retrieved from the Luger P-08 source page until I rework them for the LP-08 Laser Pistol. Balance issues will inevitably arise due to the prototype nature of this design! Patience is a virtue here, so take your time. Print Settings Printer: DaVinci 1.0 Rafts: No Supports: Yes Resolution: .2mm Infill: 30% Notes: Layers: .2mm Supports: low Speed: slow In-fill: 30%