Need opinion on drivers

Newb · 05-27-2012, 07:10 AM

I am thinking of buying two 1w drivers from ebay for my 2w blue laser but I can't measure the output so do you think it would be okay to use or would it harm the diode in any way?

445nm1W Laser Diode Driver/Constantly Current input/5V | eBay

eytyxhs · 05-27-2012, 08:44 AM

Buy your drivers from here Driver Boards : Cajunlasers Store

Newb · 05-27-2012, 12:44 PM

Which driver should I buy to get the full 2 watts for my 445nm laser? http://www.cajunlasers.com/store/ind...ort=20a&page=2

eytyxhs · 05-27-2012, 12:55 PM

Take this Mohgasm 1.8A linear driver circuit [MOH1.8] - $14.99 : Cajunlasers Store

Heatsink require.

Newb · 05-27-2012, 01:01 PM

Just making sure but this can be used on a 445nm laser correct? If you know can you tell me the exact output in mw? This really helped thanks

eytyxhs · 05-27-2012, 01:28 PM

I don't know what output you'll get, depends from your diode and lens.
With a M140 diode you'll get 1.6-2W with 3 element Glass Lens and 1.8-~2.3watt with G1/G2 Glass Lens.

05-27-2012, 07:10 AM	#1
Newb Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Massachussetts Posts: 49 Rep Power: 0	Need opinion on drivers I am thinking of buying two 1w drivers from ebay for my 2w blue laser but I can't measure the output so do you think it would be okay to use or would it harm the diode in any way? 445nm1W Laser Diode Driver/Constantly Current input/5V \| eBay

05-27-2012, 08:44 AM	#2
eytyxhs Class 3R Laser Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Greece Posts: 2,008 Rep Power: 98	Re: Need opinion on drivers Buy your drivers from here Driver Boards : Cajunlasers Store __________________ I'll be Away Until July 2013

05-27-2012, 12:44 PM	#3
Newb Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Massachussetts Posts: 49 Rep Power: 0	Re: Need opinion on drivers Which driver should I buy to get the full 2 watts for my 445nm laser? http://www.cajunlasers.com/store/ind...ort=20a&page=2 Last edited by Newb; 05-27-2012 at 12:47 PM.

05-27-2012, 12:55 PM	#4
eytyxhs Class 3R Laser Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Greece Posts: 2,008 Rep Power: 98	Re: Need opinion on drivers Take this Mohgasm 1.8A linear driver circuit [MOH1.8] - $14.99 : Cajunlasers Store Heatsink require. __________________ I'll be Away Until July 2013

05-27-2012, 01:01 PM	#5
Newb Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Massachussetts Posts: 49 Rep Power: 0	Re: Need opinion on drivers Just making sure but this can be used on a 445nm laser correct? If you know can you tell me the exact output in mw? This really helped thanks

05-27-2012, 01:28 PM	#6
eytyxhs Class 3R Laser Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Greece Posts: 2,008 Rep Power: 98	Re: Need opinion on drivers I don't know what output you'll get, depends from your diode and lens. With a M140 diode you'll get 1.6-2W with 3 element Glass Lens and 1.8-~2.3watt with G1/G2 Glass Lens. __________________ I'll be Away Until July 2013 Last edited by eytyxhs; 05-27-2012 at 01:28 PM.

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