Hello, I bought a diode with driver from DTR and measured the power consumption. It showed 10w for a 2.7w diode. The diode is a NDB7875 445nm and the driver is a Super X-Driver/1.6A-2.4A/6V-9V 2A+. Is it supposed to be that inefficient? Does it supposed to have thermal paste going to it as 7w is...
Hello VLC18, It's for burning only, not for the sky as there are a lot of planes flying by. I bought a diode with the driver but it's not portable so I am planning to use it with a lab bench. Is it bad if I use the cc on my lab bench to lower the power? I will try lowering power first to 500mw...
Okay, Is DTR's Laser Shop a place to buy the diode with cc board?
I'm planning to get the NDB7875 with driver and heatsink. Is this an OK choice. I'm going to power it using a lab bench. Do you know where to get Eagle Pair? SurvivalLaserUSA shows no stock.
Hello, I am new to lasers.
I know laser safety (general)
I need a place to buy these
laser power meter
safety glasses for blue lasers
1-3 W laser (for burning)
Batteries for the laser