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Very cool, I think this will probably be my first successful build.
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2 x 3.0V RCR2s
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Does it include the batteries?
If not, can you recommend some good Rechargeable CR2's I can get on Amazon?
Also, I'm getting a CR2 charger with my Rayfoss 405nm. It says that the laser runs at 3.7V. I assume this means that the included CR2 and charger are 3.7V. Does this mean that I couldn't use the charger from Rayfoss with a 3.0V CR2?
You can't mix voltages for 3.0V and 3.7V. The way Lithium batteries charge is different to other types. They are usually 2 or 3 stage chargers. Constant Current/Constant Voltage/Third one I think is trickle to reach 100% capacity. You normally find the cheaper chargers only use the first two stages and never quite become full unless you leave them charging past the point the light tells you they are fully charged, (if that makes sense!).
If you try to charge a 3.0V unprotected battery in a 3.7V charger it will try and charge to 4.2V and you run the risk of catastrophic failure, (explosion!). A protected battery will just shutdown and become damaged. Trying to charge a 3.7V in a 3.0V charger may be safer but next to pointless as you will never get the correct voltage for a full charge. In an emergency I can see it taking some useful charge but can't think of any emergency that would require me to try it.:tinfoil:
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That's a fair comment Toke. I think the instructions said the driver was a 6V one but specific details would help.
Glad you got it up and running though!
@wizzard67 - I look forward to seeing how a noob gets on with this kit. Be sure to but the driver right up the heatsink and get it square. This will make the screwing in easier and make sure the battery contacts properly with the spring that you have also installed squarely. Good luck.
M