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Hi Everyone,
I'm new to the forum, but I've searched and not found a good answer. I'd like to build a 445nm laser (probably with an M140 that's switchable between about 200ma and 1.7A so that I can have a "safe" (ok, somewhat more safe) and a burning laser in one unit. I've read threads about pairing up drivers, but they always seem to be matching outputs for higher power.
I guess the simple question is: can two drivers be wired to the LD, but only have one active at a time (ie: switch one of the battery connections between the two drivers)? Would the unpowered driver circuitry interfere with the operation of the powered driver?
If anyone has any other suggestions or ideas, I'd love to hear them.
I'm new to the forum, but I've searched and not found a good answer. I'd like to build a 445nm laser (probably with an M140 that's switchable between about 200ma and 1.7A so that I can have a "safe" (ok, somewhat more safe) and a burning laser in one unit. I've read threads about pairing up drivers, but they always seem to be matching outputs for higher power.
I guess the simple question is: can two drivers be wired to the LD, but only have one active at a time (ie: switch one of the battery connections between the two drivers)? Would the unpowered driver circuitry interfere with the operation of the powered driver?
If anyone has any other suggestions or ideas, I'd love to hear them.