445nm laser using a 650nm red driver??

[Nz Laser]

is it safe or will it work if i power a 445nm laser using a red lab laser driver? or does the driver have to be specific for a 445nm laser? i am thinking about using a 1w 445nm laser diode.

thnx.

 

[joeyss]

We need more details about this driver in order to help you like what current and voltage it takes and what voltage it supplies.

 

[Flaminpyro]

More info about the driver would be nice

 

[DrSid]

Still it is unlikely. 445nm needs higher voltage, and also generally higher current.
I tried feeding 445nm diode with red dilda driver .. it worked .. but not very well. The driver overheated soon, and it only gave about 100 mW.

 

[Nz Laser]

hmm ok thnx i think ill just go with the 445nm driver here is the driver i was thinking about running one off tho.

$30.90 - 100mW Red Laser Module (5V Input) - Red Lasers

im guessing that its the same with a green driver as well?

 

[Montez]

What you have in the link is a red module, not a driver. If you were going to spend $31 anyways, I would recommend just getting a Flex drive V5 with the current preset to 1250 mA. That will cost you $27 + $3 for shipping, and is a proper and safe driver for 445 diodes.


Here is a link to the Flex drive. http://hacylon.case.edu/ebay/laser_diode/Micro_FlexDrive.php

 

[daguin]

What you have in the link is a red module, not a driver. If you were going to spend $31 anyways, I would recommend just getting a Flex drive V5 with the current preset to 1250 mA. That will cost you $27 + $3 for shipping, and is a proper and safe driver for 445 diodes.


Here is a link to the Flex drive. http://hacylon.case.edu/ebay/laser_diode/Micro_FlexDrive.php

He will be out of stock for about a month

Peace,
dave

 

[Nz Laser]

sweet thnx guys, i guess ill be buying a flex drive then.