Hi! I recently completed my first laser build with some advice from fellow members, basically what I set out to do was achieve a green burning laser with a visible beam.
As it stands, I just get the green dot and it doesn't burn.
I ordered a 200mW 532nm Green Laser Module (3V 11.9mm) from dx which supposedly is enough for a novelty burning laser (matches, paper, etc)
I got the inspiration from a Youtube video using a laser with similar specs and his worked great using a 2x AA battery pack as a power source.
For my power source I use 3 AA batteries in series. Is my module just way under performing or can I do something to beef it up?
Also, the 532nm spec, I am a little unsure of what is it. If someone would like to explain it to me you would be helping a newb out. Thanks!
As it stands, I just get the green dot and it doesn't burn.
I ordered a 200mW 532nm Green Laser Module (3V 11.9mm) from dx which supposedly is enough for a novelty burning laser (matches, paper, etc)
I got the inspiration from a Youtube video using a laser with similar specs and his worked great using a 2x AA battery pack as a power source.
For my power source I use 3 AA batteries in series. Is my module just way under performing or can I do something to beef it up?
Also, the 532nm spec, I am a little unsure of what is it. If someone would like to explain it to me you would be helping a newb out. Thanks!