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Greetings all.
After purchasing a cheap green “burning” laser that died after three days of use, I decided to investigate what constitutes a real laser pointer.

I ran accross this forum and my “inner bookworm” kicked in. I spent several days reading info on diodes, drivers, etc.... I finally felt comfortable enough to purchase the parts to assemble a laser pointer myself.

I contacted Survival Lasers and have since put together two pointer that are still working (makes me �&#56842:
C6 host with an M140 diode and stock 1.8amp driver
S4x host with a NUBM05 diode and a SL adjustable driver

I did learn about setting the amperage of the driver when the diode on the S4x burned bright and then immediately dimmed. Apparently I didn’t pay enough attention (too excited to put things together) to properly set up the driver! I found the solution on your forum and dialed the amperage back and now it is rock steady.

I �� forward to talking with all of you and continuing to learn more about the �� of portable lasers.