Do Not DIY: Infrared laser cannon is invisible and deadly

Infrared technology is a staple of any successful predictive maintenance program. Laser cannons are the go-to project for STEM-minded DIYers across the web. What happens when you combine the two? You get a dangerous device that is guaranteed to amaze and possibly blind you. In a recent video, YouTuber styropyro demonstrates how to build an IR laser death ray. Please, don't try this at home.

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