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If I use a Osram PL450 450nm diode (Not yet purchased), am I able to make two circuits from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Rjlf7gnXms http://laserpointerforums.com/f42/diy-homemade-laser-diode-driver-26339.html
One with 5mw output, and one with 50mw output and use a 3 position lock, Off(Safe)/5mw/50mw, and a Momentary on button to drive the unit? Or will this cause an issue with the capacitors discharging and blowing the diode?
I don't really want to use a Potentiometer.
Also would I need to make two complete circuits or just input before the resistor, and output from the lock to the desired resistor?
Is there a driver that is already made this way?
I hope that I have explained my plan well enough. Thanks for any help.
One with 5mw output, and one with 50mw output and use a 3 position lock, Off(Safe)/5mw/50mw, and a Momentary on button to drive the unit? Or will this cause an issue with the capacitors discharging and blowing the diode?
I don't really want to use a Potentiometer.
Also would I need to make two complete circuits or just input before the resistor, and output from the lock to the desired resistor?
Is there a driver that is already made this way?
I hope that I have explained my plan well enough. Thanks for any help.