How to boost this 1mW pointer?

Benm said:

Now that's something that WOULD work - just get a variac and dial up the voltage until its at 100 watts. It'll be very efficient at that point too, but dount count on more than a few minutes of runtime.

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That reminds me of when I'd accidentally bump those light bulbs "just enough", and they'd glow extra bright (100W was like a 150W). It sure shortened the lifetime of the bulb though.

I have an idea to boost it...gut it, and replace the laser module with something higher powered. Removing the resistor could kill the diode instantly, by giving it too much current.

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Howdy Maniaxx and Welcome to the forum ! :yh: Yes the best thing to do is look and see if other people have tryed to do what it is you want to do. It look s like you have allready gotten a bunch of good answers to your question. so I will put this to you- I'll give you $5.00 for you laser if it's still working to put it in the LASER POINTER MUSEUM if you would like to just PM me. most of all just have fun !

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