Lowering the output of a 300mW green diode

Salut, I recently acquired a 300mW laser and it's very neat but I fear and respect the eye scorching tendencies of this light and was hoping for a simple way to control the output on the fly.

As I understand it I can pot mod my laser to lower the output but I was hoping for a method that doesn't require me to open the laser each time I want to lower the output. Are there any simple ways to achieve a weaker output? A lens perhaps, or a weaker battery, or some other device I can easily attach to the laser without the need to solder? I'm pretty bad at soldering but if it's just a one time deal I might be able to do something like that.

Thanks for reading!

Welcome to LPF

Unfortunately, no there is no way to control output like that. Depending on what laser you got, you will most likely just end up killing it.

I suggest buying a different laser, lower power laser instead. Personally I pay a premium to have modes added to mine, whenever I can.

What laser did you buy? Where?

InfinitusEquitas said:

Welcome to LPF

Unfortunately, no there is no way to control output like that. Depending on what laser you got, you will most likely just end up killing it.

I suggest buying a different laser, lower power laser instead. Personally I pay a premium to have modes added to mine, whenever I can.

What laser did you buy? Where?

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Ah that's a disappointment.

I'm not really sure about much more than just the basic specs:

Wavelength: 532nm
Safety grade: Class III B
Focusable
Safety lock with 2 keys
Lens cover
Size: 220mm * 40mm
Power Supply: 3.7V 2400mAh Industrial Package Li-ion Battery with multi-function charger. LC 18650 Battery (included).
Switch: momentary push button with a blue LED indicator

I bought it from a friend who bought it online some time ago.