Look at this cute lil' CO2 tube I found on ebay...

[GooeyGus]

I won a 10W co2 laser yesterday... I won it for only 60 bucks, so I couldn't really pass it up. It's overall length is around 16". I think I'm going to build it into a nice plexiglass enclosure.

Anyway, my question is about power requirements. Does anyone know what kind of power this thing probably needs? Can I get away with using a rectified neon sign transformer? Thanks in advance for the help!! Here's a quick picture:

[dar303]

I think I have a small PSU for a CO2 laying around somewhere. I'll dig it out and se if I can find some data on it.

[GooeyGus]

I think I have a small PSU for a CO2 laying around somewhere. I'll dig it out and se if I can find some data on it.

cool!!

[frothychimp]

for that I wouldn't go over 10KV at maybe 10ma. It doesn't require much to operate. It's so cute!

[Laserman532]

that just might fall into the category of "darling"

[GooeyGus]

that just might fall into the category of "darling"

Maybe when I'm all done with the enclosure I'll put some "Hello Kitty" stickers on the box

[keeperx]

more like hello laser tattoo gun

[Laser Ben]

I wonder if a cat would chase the fire it causes?

[allthatwhichis]

Y'all have some deep seated emotional issues...

[trwalters001]

A neon sign transformer on a Variac would work great for that tube.