So I was looking at all the cool laser burning projects and was wondering how I could make a good one myself. I saw the kipkay video and decided I would try to make something like that. http://kipkay.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Laser-Flashlight-Hack.pdf
He uses a 650nm 5mW laser module.3.2V to with lens 650 nm OEM,
650nm 5mW laser module.3.2V to with lens 650 nm OEM - eBay (item 380242841132 end time Jun-21-10 10:07:32 PDT)
a 200mw laser diode 650n
200mw laser diode 650nm Kip Kay project suitable - eBay (item 380147902826 end time Jul-06-10 09:29:07 PDT)
and Maglite Mini Mag-Lite 2 Cell AA Flashlight
Maglite Mini Mag-Lite 2 Cell AA Flashlight NEW - BLACK - eBay (item 200462328776 end time Jul-15-10 19:20:18 PDT)
to put it all in. I was wondering instead of a 200-mw laser diode if I could use a 350mW -400mW Blue Laser Diode
350mW -400mW Blue Laser Diode
can I just simply switch out the two laser diodes or do I have to use the 200 mw. Also, I see these laser drivers, I don’t know what these do and don’t know if I need them. Kip kay doesn’t use one but then it says if you want a long-term laser you should get one in the FAQs. If I do need a driver for the laser, where can I get one as cheap as possible for my laser? Also I don't know what the Nm means but if it means something important please tell me.
He uses a 650nm 5mW laser module.3.2V to with lens 650 nm OEM,
650nm 5mW laser module.3.2V to with lens 650 nm OEM - eBay (item 380242841132 end time Jun-21-10 10:07:32 PDT)
a 200mw laser diode 650n
200mw laser diode 650nm Kip Kay project suitable - eBay (item 380147902826 end time Jul-06-10 09:29:07 PDT)
and Maglite Mini Mag-Lite 2 Cell AA Flashlight
Maglite Mini Mag-Lite 2 Cell AA Flashlight NEW - BLACK - eBay (item 200462328776 end time Jul-15-10 19:20:18 PDT)
to put it all in. I was wondering instead of a 200-mw laser diode if I could use a 350mW -400mW Blue Laser Diode
350mW -400mW Blue Laser Diode
can I just simply switch out the two laser diodes or do I have to use the 200 mw. Also, I see these laser drivers, I don’t know what these do and don’t know if I need them. Kip kay doesn’t use one but then it says if you want a long-term laser you should get one in the FAQs. If I do need a driver for the laser, where can I get one as cheap as possible for my laser? Also I don't know what the Nm means but if it means something important please tell me.