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Title: using lasers to zap mosquitos
Post by: WilbyInebriated on February 13, 2010, 01:17:21 AM
looks like a fun project. modify the targeting system and... :)

http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/12/using-lasers-to-zap-mosquitoes/?hp
Title: Re: using lasers to zap mosquitos
Post by: Thaelin on February 14, 2010, 05:23:57 AM
   And just like everything else built cheap by man, it will
malfunction and start shooting anything that moves. You
included if you happen to be there. A spattering of burn
marks on the walls   :o 
   If they can do this with parts off Ebay, then how come
da gov can t seem to do it with the best equipment in the
world. And costs a hell of a lot more.


thay

Title: Re: using lasers to zap mosquitos
Post by: WilbyInebriated on February 14, 2010, 05:42:10 AM
Quote from: Thaelin on February 14, 2010, 05:23:57 AM
   And just like everything else built cheap by man, it will
malfunction and start shooting anything that moves. You
included if you happen to be there. A spattering of burn
marks on the walls   :o 
   If they can do this with parts off Ebay, then how come
da gov can t seem to do it with the best equipment in the
world. And costs a hell of a lot more.


thay
well, i'm really not too scared of a laser that takes mosquito wings off... but it is a bill gates brainchild, so i'm with you 100% on the inevitable malfunctions. ;)
Title: Re: using lasers to zap mosquitos
Post by: ramset on February 14, 2010, 08:36:13 AM
Burned retina's aside

"I still want one" maybe for cats [just kidding]

Chet