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So here's the story; I have never been inside a laser. When it comes to lasers I have no idea what I am doing at all. I did work in a TV repair shop for 6 years, so I have a grasp of circuits and components and their function. IE: diodes, resistors, caps, Etc.
I really want to learn to build and repair lasers. I thought my first step would be buy one I could play around with; measure values, compare circuits, and so on. I had a chance to buy a few of the below pictured sleds/drivers for cheap.
The first thing I need to know is the dc+ and dc- inputs for this unit. I have tried searching this forum (and the net) for the #'s on the units with no luck. Also tried SAM'S FAQS, but without knowing driver type and #'s I have no where to start. The place I bought them from didn't know squat.
If anybody knows what this unit is and what pins are power inputs. it would at least give me a start. I do see a large resistor (2W?) on the driver, so I am assuming this is a fairly powerfull driver/diode. I am also assuming driver voltage to be 3 to 7 VDC? I would start out at 3V DC and work my way up (keeping a thermocouple on the resistor) watching for excess heat, correct? I have quite a few, so if I burn one up no big deal
I know I am asking a lot, but I just need a push in the right direction to get going. What Pins are DC+/ DC- will get me started. Thanks
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I really want to learn to build and repair lasers. I thought my first step would be buy one I could play around with; measure values, compare circuits, and so on. I had a chance to buy a few of the below pictured sleds/drivers for cheap.
The first thing I need to know is the dc+ and dc- inputs for this unit. I have tried searching this forum (and the net) for the #'s on the units with no luck. Also tried SAM'S FAQS, but without knowing driver type and #'s I have no where to start. The place I bought them from didn't know squat.
If anybody knows what this unit is and what pins are power inputs. it would at least give me a start. I do see a large resistor (2W?) on the driver, so I am assuming this is a fairly powerfull driver/diode. I am also assuming driver voltage to be 3 to 7 VDC? I would start out at 3V DC and work my way up (keeping a thermocouple on the resistor) watching for excess heat, correct? I have quite a few, so if I burn one up no big deal
I know I am asking a lot, but I just need a push in the right direction to get going. What Pins are DC+/ DC- will get me started. Thanks
