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ArcticMyst Security by Avery

Making my first laser

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Hey world,
I've been looking into this for a while, so I thought I'd just jump in and try it!

I wanna make a green laser using this module:
200mW 532nm Green Laser Module (3V 11.9mm) - Free Shipping - DealExtreme

I suppose the actual output would be between 100mW-150mW actually, yes?

The housing I want to use is:
Aurora SH-032 Stainless Steel Cree Q3-WC 3-Mode 160-Lumen Memory LED Flashlight (1*18650) - Free Shipping - DealExtreme

And the battery is a problem.. The only rechargable, protected battery with a large life is this:
TrustFire Protected 18650 Lithium Battery (2500mAh 2-Pack Blue) - Free Shipping - DealExtreme

The problem is that it's 3.7V, not 3V as the module needs. Would there be a large chance of frying the circuit and/or damaging/destroying the module?

This is my first project and first post!


Thanks heaps everyone!
 





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Yes your module will die very fast od you use 3.7V batteries but it seems like and interesting build!
Let us know when you make it and post some pics
 
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I researched it for a bit, changed the housing to:
Aurora SH-033 Stainless Steel Cree Q5-WC 220-Lumen LED Flashlight (1*CR2) - Free Shipping - DealExtreme

and am now using a CR123a battery, 3V 1400mAh. I know it's a low mAh but it's the best I could find for the price. Here it is:
Nextorch 3V 1400mAh NT123A Lithium Battery (Pair) - Free Shipping - DealExtreme
[NOTE: the 'NT123a' battery is the same as a CR123a battery. Different manufacturer, different name.]

I'm going to try to buy it all in the next few days! I'll keep you guys posted with any news or anything!
 
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Buying completely different parts in 4 days, when I get paid next..!!

So excited!!! :D
 
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it will most likely take over a month from the day you order to the time you receive it
just sayin...
 




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