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Hi Guys:
I'm new to the forum but have been "playing" with lasers since the "OLDEN DAYS" of HeNe's. I still have my Metrologic lab laser which still works despite the fact that I've had it for over 20 years. The caps are getting a little leaky so it takes a while to warm up but it still is pretty cool.
I've seen the short Minimag vid many times and would very much like to make one of these considering the high costs of a production retail model. I have read here to start below 3 volts to determine the diode's working voltage and that is a logical approach. Is it necessary to have a driver board to stabilize the voltage for these things? What would you expect the life span of the diode to be without one? Your help is appreciated!
I'm new to the forum but have been "playing" with lasers since the "OLDEN DAYS" of HeNe's. I still have my Metrologic lab laser which still works despite the fact that I've had it for over 20 years. The caps are getting a little leaky so it takes a while to warm up but it still is pretty cool.
I've seen the short Minimag vid many times and would very much like to make one of these considering the high costs of a production retail model. I have read here to start below 3 volts to determine the diode's working voltage and that is a logical approach. Is it necessary to have a driver board to stabilize the voltage for these things? What would you expect the life span of the diode to be without one? Your help is appreciated!