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Red laser problem!

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Well I was playing with my 200mW red laser and I basically let the laser's reflection hit my laser...

Anyways now the red dot is really weak (barely visible) and it's long and wide. (not circular)... I'm guessing I destroyed the diode by reflecting it into itself?

Here's a small diagram if you don't understand (pro paint skillz)

Is there a way to fix this, or do I need a new diode?

14wyf6q.png
 





JLM

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Well I was playing with my 200mW red laser and I basically let the laser's reflection hit my laser...

Anyways now the red dot is really weak (barely visible) and it's long and wide. (not circular)... I'm guessing I destroyed the diode by reflecting it into itself?

Here's a small diagram if you don't understand (pro paint skillz)

Is there a way to fix this, or do I need a new diode?

14wyf6q.png

I melt my acrylic lens in this form :gun:; if your lens is the plastic one probably that is your problem. :(
 




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