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does the location of the switch matter?
im working on my first laser and i would like to know. on the ddl driver post it says to put it between the lm317 and the +terminal
 





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desubot said:
does the location of the switch matter?
im working on my first laser and i would like to know. on the ddl driver post it says to put it between the lm317 and the +terminal
No, not really...
However, If you put it between the laser diode and the driver, it could charge the capacitor up, and kill the LD next time you switch it on. So, put it between the driver and the battery.

It does not matter which terminal you connect it too, unless your body is metal...
Are you using a plastic project box?
 
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well its goin into a led flash light from rayorad or some brand like that got it for cheap. its aluminum.
 




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