I've noticed that since I recieved my 5 watt laser I can't narrow the beam at any point only widen it. Is that normal for this laser and if not anyone know how to correct it without a baem expander which I am considering.
Thanks before hand
What is a standard -vs- drilled pill? Let's say I baught a diode driver assembly in a 12mm diameter form. Then I select battery contacts only for the pill "I think that would be right". So does it even apply whether or not it's drilled? Lotta questions for a noob ;-)
I've been buying from China for a decade now and always had a saying "never send more than you are willing to lose". This is the very first time I violated it but not without a good amount of reading but to be honest, I have several hobbies and this one has by far the least amount of available...
Very helpful thanks. I measured the module in my 303 and it's 8mm so a no go for what I wanted. I picked a 405nm 200mw module for cheap on ebay thought I might give it a home but the module is in a 12mm can so that's off the table :-)
I talked to Gray and the site stopped working and they weren't aware. I panicked a little because although I've bought lots of things from China I've never sent that much money. My old adage was "never spend more than you are willing to lose" this is the first time I've ever broken that rule ;-)
Just joined coming from a general technology background since I was a child reading Popular Electronics in the 7th grade trying not to get my ass kicked.
I have interests in single board computers, amatuer radio, general electronics and almost anything nerdy. I am legally blind and have been my...