I recently ordered a 405nm and 5mW laser off of ebay and found a 200 mW driver for 405nm lasers on another site. I was wondering what would happen if I were to change the drivers. Obviously the laser would be more powerful (Which means the battery would drain faster), but would it damage the diode or any such thing? I don't plan on using the laser for more than 30 seconds at a time.
I only ask because I don't want to spend 100$ on a laser that I can put together for 30-40$
I only ask because I don't want to spend 100$ on a laser that I can put together for 30-40$