For something a bit more realistic than the inflatable proton packs, this homemade creation should do the trick. It makes use of Arduino and frickin’ laser beams. Continue reading to see it in-action.
I got these lasers from a couple of broken pen-style laser pointers. I was never able to get everything crammed back in the housings though, so I harvested the electronics for my costume.
[via Instructables]
