Alan over at www.hackedgadgets.com has created a DIY laser oscilloscope using a hard drive for parts. Really simple concept when you actually look at it and a great job has been done putting it all together
See some videos below of the unit in action or go check out Alans site for more details, pictures and construction instructions
Enjoy…..
Here is a walkaround of the Hard Drive mechanism controlling the laser oscissoscope
And here is the unit in action
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