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Apologies if this is answered elsewhere or is a particuarly stupid question:
I have a 500 mw 532 nm handheld from DX (which is actually a CNI unit). Testing on my LaserBee showed it is below spec at ~ 400 mw (the only laser I have ever bought that has come in below spec).
I am wondering it might be the battery, which is a generic rechargeable SD 18650 3.7v 2400 mAh. However, on looking on DX, I see that they have various 18650 batteries which are all 3.7v but show different currents. They include 2400mAh, 2500, 2600 and 3000.
I have two questions:
1. Does it matter which I get or will it make any difference (good or bad with higher currents)?
2. If the problem is with the laser, will getting a higher current battery compensate? (and if so, how high can I push it?)
(I can't face sending the unit back and anyway it is probably out of warranty)
Many thanks
David
I have a 500 mw 532 nm handheld from DX (which is actually a CNI unit). Testing on my LaserBee showed it is below spec at ~ 400 mw (the only laser I have ever bought that has come in below spec).
I am wondering it might be the battery, which is a generic rechargeable SD 18650 3.7v 2400 mAh. However, on looking on DX, I see that they have various 18650 batteries which are all 3.7v but show different currents. They include 2400mAh, 2500, 2600 and 3000.
I have two questions:
1. Does it matter which I get or will it make any difference (good or bad with higher currents)?
2. If the problem is with the laser, will getting a higher current battery compensate? (and if so, how high can I push it?)
(I can't face sending the unit back and anyway it is probably out of warranty)
Many thanks
David