Electronics Laser HDD Indicator

Discussion in 'Modding' started by thermoking, 14 Aug 2004.

  1. thermoking

    thermoking What's a Dremel?

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    Is it posible to connect a 5volt laser for use as a hdd activity indicator woulndn't it look cool? i was thinking of using one of those laser pens, has any one tried this or know of any damage which may occur in doin so?
     
  2. c.cam108

    c.cam108 Minimodder

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    search the forums for opto-isolater

    apart from loosing your sight, no :D

    what would be the point anyway? you would only see a tiny red dot on the wall opposite your computer, not very impressive if you ask me.
     
  3. Piratetaco

    Piratetaco is always right

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    but it would be cool if the laser was shot into something(i'm thinking water,acrillic etc).
     
  4. thermoking

    thermoking What's a Dremel?

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    Na ive got this mod in mind, you know them naked lady silloute vinyls you see on trucks, well ive got a lazer lens for one of those.with the idea of also having this as a window on my mod whatya think?
     
  5. Piratetaco

    Piratetaco is always right

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    hehehe pretty good
     

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