Check that the lens cover is fully open.
Check that the battery is fully charged. (An unprotected high drain 18650 is best.)
Check that the connector in tailcap is inserted fully.
Check that that the power button is fully pressed down/clicked down. (I've noticed they are very temperamental with some models.)
Aside from that, 300mW, when focused should definitely be able to light a match.
What is my noobie brain missing on this? BotoX had said on another thread of this regarding this same laser that he got the laser to burn very well and didn't realize he had to focus it.Check that the lens cover is fully open.
Check that the battery is fully charged. (An unprotected high drain 18650 is best.)
Check that the connector in tailcap is inserted fully.
Check that that the power button is fully pressed down/clicked down. (I've noticed they are very temperamental with some models.)
Aside from that, 300mW, when focused should definitely be able to light a match.