Probably should have re-worded that. It is a properly working laser diode, but the light isn't focused into a beam, which is why I need a lens. The diode is too bright to look into safely.
What do you mean I killed it. The diode still works. I realise that hooking it up to batteries kills it very quickly. It's probably been turned on for a total of 15-20 seconds.
Hey guys, I'm new here please be nice :)
I'm new to lasers I'm looking to make my first DIY laser with a diode from a 16X DVD burner and I have a couple of questions.
The diode is currently connected to 2 AA batteries. When I turn it on it's basically a bright red LED. Do the blank Aixiz...