Spring for green laser module?

[jason66823]

Hi! I'm new to this forum, and I'm thinking about buying this green laser module and putting it in this host.
One thing, though - the module has to be spring-contact, and the module only has leads.
I know I can rob a spring from a cheap 5mw pen laser, but I'd like to know if there is a better way to get a spring.
Thanks!

Jason

 

[Ablaze]

you can rob one from a cheap flashlight, or a cheap tape player, or a cheap mp3 player.

Anything that takes batteries and you don't need anymore.

You could also go to radio crap, they have parts like that.

 

[bennett326]

qumefox sells some awesome springs $1 for 5 shipped :beer:

check his fs thread http://laserpointerforums.com/f64/qumefoxs-sale-thread-hosts-lenses-etc-62271.html

 

[Blord]

Why don't you buy green laser modules WITH springs ? The module always come in 2 flavours, with spring or with wires. Most ebay vendors have both versions,

50mW 532nm 3.0-3.7V /Laser Diode Module/Green Laser | eBay

Or even springs with wires,
http://www.ebay.com/itm/10mW-Green-...669?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cba0edba5

 

[jason66823]

Hm...:thinking:

After reading all of your suggestions, I think I am going to go with buying springs and soldering them on myself.

By the way, thanks for all the suggestions.:thanks: