Platupus999
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So for my first laser i just want to build a simple <100mw laser and i would also like to build the driver as well because making one without a driver is too easy. Anyway I'm looking for a laser diode in this range however all the listing on ebay (for me) usually have drivers included unless they are like 0.5w which for my first laser seems a bit high. I would just like to know how i could get JUST the laser diode with no driver. As well as that it looks i like i will need a lm317 (which i can get), resistor (i have loads) and some tutorials/guides say i need a capcitor which i am still not sure why i need one and how to use it.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated and i am looking forward to making my first laser!
Any advice would be greatly appreciated and i am looking forward to making my first laser!