laser83
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I recently got a cheap 50$ 200 mW red laser from Kaidomain's. I've since learned the laser is in fact the 200 mW red laser gen 2 version from DX. I was a bit too curious and thought it would be worth a try to attempt to "pot mod" the laser. The mod actually worked, the problem was I wanted to see what "pot modding" was really doing. I kept turning the variable resistor (pot) counter clockwise and now and I can't get the laser on anymore. Even when I turn it clockwise many times, it's still not working.
My question is which way should I turn the pot/variable resistor to get the laser back on again? How much do need to turn that little screw because it doesn't seem to matter when I do it now. I should also note that the spring connector to the battery came off. I can reattach it easily, not sure if that matters?.
I'll be getting a much better laser shortly. That's why I messed around with this one to begin with. A learning experience I suppose. I'm still hoping to get this laser working again. If not I guess I'll try selling what I can for parts. :-/ That's my last resort if this absolutely won't work. I checked the batteries and they have power so that's not the issue and I made sure to place them correctly to get those suggestions out of the way. Hope I can this laser back on.
Thanks for any help, I really appreciate it.
My question is which way should I turn the pot/variable resistor to get the laser back on again? How much do need to turn that little screw because it doesn't seem to matter when I do it now. I should also note that the spring connector to the battery came off. I can reattach it easily, not sure if that matters?.
I'll be getting a much better laser shortly. That's why I messed around with this one to begin with. A learning experience I suppose. I'm still hoping to get this laser working again. If not I guess I'll try selling what I can for parts. :-/ That's my last resort if this absolutely won't work. I checked the batteries and they have power so that's not the issue and I made sure to place them correctly to get those suggestions out of the way. Hope I can this laser back on.
Thanks for any help, I really appreciate it.