Welcome to Laser Pointer Forums - discuss green laser pointers, blue laser pointers, and all types of lasers

LPF Donation via Stripe | LPF Donation - Other Methods

Links below open in new window

ArcticMyst Security by Avery

which ones work?

F

Faisalbasha

0
Joined
Dec 11, 2012
Messages
69
Points
0
I recently bought a 5mw green laser with aluminum casing from ebay and want to modify it. I did some research before and found that I only need to replace the laser diode inside it. The problem is there are several kinds such as the ones that are activated from the top. My laser turns on/off from the back so I'm not sure if it will work on mine. I need some advice on where I can find the diodes that work on my laser.

I found some cheap strong diodes from DX but not sure if they fit like this..

20mW 405nm Blue-Violet/Royal Purple Laser Module (3V) - Free Shipping - DealExtreme

Here is what laser I have.....

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/300830919212...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2648#ht_1382wt_1219

I appreciate the help
 





Laser Smith

Laser Smith

0
Joined
May 24, 2012
Messages
582
Points
28
Where to begin. First of all that laser is probably already over 5mW. Second, I don't know where you read that you can simply replace your IR diode to increase the power, but that's not the case. Thirdly, you cannot use a 405nm diode to make green. You pump a DPSS crystal with an Infrared diode in order to get green. Oh and fourth, Welcome to the forum!
 
Last edited:
F

Faisalbasha

0
Joined
Dec 11, 2012
Messages
69
Points
0
oh no no, my laser is already green and i dont want to change the colour. I want to keep the color the same but i want to make it stronger so im looking for a stronger laser module to make my laser stronger. I just want to make my laser stronger....thats all i want to do but not sure which modules work on my laser.
 
Laser Smith

Laser Smith

0
Joined
May 24, 2012
Messages
582
Points
28
I understand that. YOU are the one that listed a purple module :na: The only way to make it stronger is pot mod (which will destroy it 90% of the time) or buy a new laser
 
Bionic-Badger

Bionic-Badger

0
Joined
Oct 26, 2007
Messages
5,438
Points
83
You'll probably end up spending a lot more trying to mod your green laser with something better than it would be to just outright buy some "5mW" violet laser pointer only to find out it's really 40mW (like they almost all are).
 
Laser Smith

Laser Smith

0
Joined
May 24, 2012
Messages
582
Points
28
If you're trying to replace the entire module then yes I suppose that's possible. But why not just get a new laser?
 
F

Faisalbasha

0
Joined
Dec 11, 2012
Messages
69
Points
0
ok....so you're saying my green laser is stronger than what it really is? anyway i want to make it stronger. everyone is replacing their modules i want to do the same. what im not sure about and need advice about is which modules work with my laser (rear on/off) because there are other that work from the the top.
 
F

Faisalbasha

0
Joined
Dec 11, 2012
Messages
69
Points
0
yes sir, i want to replace the entire module with a stronger one but im just not sure which one will work with the rear on/off because there are 2 types. (top and rear activation). the laser itself i find is pretty good. its aluminum and very sturdy and i would like to keep it. ive seen strong 30mw or 50mw modules for 5-10$ so i want to keep the laser.
 
Last edited:
Laser Smith

Laser Smith

0
Joined
May 24, 2012
Messages
582
Points
28
Faisalbasha said:
yes sir, i want to replace the entire module with a stronger one but im just not sure which one will work with the rear on/off because there are 2 types. (top and rear activation). the laser itself i find is pretty good. its aluminum and very sturdy and i would like to keep it. ive seen strong 30mw or 50mw modules for 5-10$ so i want to keep the laser.
Click to expand...

The technical terms used here are "rear clicky" and "side clicky" :tinfoil:
 
Laser Smith

Laser Smith

0
Joined
May 24, 2012
Messages
582
Points
28
What you're looking for is a module without a switch on the driver. You could solder jump the switch on any driver to cancel it out leaving only your rear clicky
 
Laser Smith

Laser Smith

0
Joined
May 24, 2012
Messages
582
Points
28
If by ready you mean without a switch, then yes. You just need to know what current you're looking for
 
F

Faisalbasha

0
Joined
Dec 11, 2012
Messages
69
Points
0
these are the specs of my laser...

100% Brand New
Wave Length: 532nm
Max Output: 5mW
Color of Laser: Green
It is about 112 mm long.
Powered by ONE CR123A Battery (Not Included)
Its body is made of aluminum metallic alloy
Color: Black
 
You must log in or register to reply here.




Top