As the title stated, I think I need to find a way to change the output properties of a driver, so it meets my laser. Let me explain.
I have these simple and cheap diodes: search for number 590519565 in the AliExpress site.
In case the product page is not there anymore, here are some pictures and properties:
Operating voltage: 3V (I have 3V diode in my possession, but when necessary, I can order and use the 5V diode !!)
Laser wavelength: 650nm (Red)
Copper Head Diameter is 6mm
Light power: <5mW
Operating Current: <40mA
Operating temperature: -36 ~ 65
Shell Material: Brass
For a project, I want to control (and if possibly: dim) the lasers, so I have found a driver that supports TTL.
Laser driver on AliExpress: search for number 32917078037 in the AliExpress site.
Specifications of the driver:
Voltage: 5V
Current: 50-300mA (Can only drive power at 20-200mw, less than 10mW will burn the pipe)
Suitable laser Diode: 50-300mW 660nm 780nm 808nm 850nm 980nm
Tips: if you do not need TTL function, you need to short circuit power"+",and TTL"+"
Size: 2x1cm/0.79x0.39inch
However, the documentation clearly states that output power is at LEAST 20mW (or at least 50mA).
Now this is too much for the laser because it wants 40mA or lower.
Main question: Is there a way to achieve to get 40mA or lower with this driver, by adding electrical components to the output of the driver? If so, how? If only components are mentioned, I don't know how to wire them, because my knowledge level with this is rather low.
Alternatively, if anyone knows a (cheap) driver that supports TTL and a can hook up that laser diode I specified, I'm happy too.
I have these simple and cheap diodes: search for number 590519565 in the AliExpress site.
In case the product page is not there anymore, here are some pictures and properties:
Operating voltage: 3V (I have 3V diode in my possession, but when necessary, I can order and use the 5V diode !!)
Laser wavelength: 650nm (Red)
Copper Head Diameter is 6mm
Light power: <5mW
Operating Current: <40mA
Operating temperature: -36 ~ 65
Shell Material: Brass
For a project, I want to control (and if possibly: dim) the lasers, so I have found a driver that supports TTL.
Laser driver on AliExpress: search for number 32917078037 in the AliExpress site.
Specifications of the driver:
Voltage: 5V
Current: 50-300mA (Can only drive power at 20-200mw, less than 10mW will burn the pipe)
Suitable laser Diode: 50-300mW 660nm 780nm 808nm 850nm 980nm
Tips: if you do not need TTL function, you need to short circuit power"+",and TTL"+"
Size: 2x1cm/0.79x0.39inch
However, the documentation clearly states that output power is at LEAST 20mW (or at least 50mA).
Now this is too much for the laser because it wants 40mA or lower.
Main question: Is there a way to achieve to get 40mA or lower with this driver, by adding electrical components to the output of the driver? If so, how? If only components are mentioned, I don't know how to wire them, because my knowledge level with this is rather low.
Alternatively, if anyone knows a (cheap) driver that supports TTL and a can hook up that laser diode I specified, I'm happy too.