DIY Laser Glove

[Haz_622]

I would like to make a Laser glove, and have a few questions, as i have never made a DIY laser project before.

1. Would these diodes be ok? http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.10091
2. What batteries should i use?
3. How do i fit all the batteries on the glove?
4. Could i connect all the diodes up to 1 battery holder (Assumming it had enough power?) Or would each one need its own battery holder?
5. Do i just connect the batteries to the diodes, or do i need anything else?

 

[MarioMaster]

those modules come with their own regulator inside each unit, so all you'd have to do is get like a 2x AA battery holder and wire all the modules to it - not much else you need to do

 

[Haz_622]

Only 2AA's for all of them?

 

[Rhith]

well you could get enough voltage for them with 2 AAs but the run time would be horrible. A good idea would be one CR123 for each module. They have rechargeable's and chargers on DX as well. Those generally give you 3.5-4V when fully charged and have a decent run time. Along with being a smaller size. I have no idea if there are normally accessible battery holders for them though.

 

[Haz_622]

Would 6AA/AAA's Be ok?
Or 3 9V?

 

[styropyro]

2AAs would be fine, the modules only draw around 50mA IIRC. The laser glove could stay on quite a long time on 2 AAs because the whole rig should only draw around 250mA.

 

[Rhith]

Ah I was thinking about high power again! : With the low level modules it should work alright then. I guess I have laser burning fever. ;D