I just got a 1000mw green DPSSL analog laser to play with (Mier light from ebay), and need some basic information I have not been able to find. Perhaps because it is so basic only someone as green as me would need to ask. With your indulgence, here goes;
I need to put 0-5 v into these two wires to make the thing work. I think that’s to regulate the output, is that right? So, why? Why not just have a dial on the box that supplies its own DC? Second, and more importantly, how do I feed this thing its 0-5 volts? Looks like there are some bench variable power supplies out there on ebay, and the 0-5 volt part is fairly obvious. But, what about the amperage settings? How do I not fry the thing with too much? Ideally, I’d love to buy some simple power supply that has a dial adjustment, but don’t know where to find one.
So, being as impressed as I am with the laser geniuses I see on this forum, I’ve come hat in hand asking for advice and instruction. I have safety equipment, and have been playing with simpler 200mv laser pointers. Now I’d like to be pointed at the basics for these more complex units.
Thanks so much for your time.
I need to put 0-5 v into these two wires to make the thing work. I think that’s to regulate the output, is that right? So, why? Why not just have a dial on the box that supplies its own DC? Second, and more importantly, how do I feed this thing its 0-5 volts? Looks like there are some bench variable power supplies out there on ebay, and the 0-5 volt part is fairly obvious. But, what about the amperage settings? How do I not fry the thing with too much? Ideally, I’d love to buy some simple power supply that has a dial adjustment, but don’t know where to find one.
So, being as impressed as I am with the laser geniuses I see on this forum, I’ve come hat in hand asking for advice and instruction. I have safety equipment, and have been playing with simpler 200mv laser pointers. Now I’d like to be pointed at the basics for these more complex units.
Thanks so much for your time.