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Okay, so-- I'm looking to build a very simple laser project (I think it should be simple, anyway), essentially all that needs to happen is I need to power a diode with a momentary switch, very much in the same fashion as a regular pocket laser pointer.
Beyond the concept, this is where I am a beginner-- I need to use a 30mw green diode. Theoretically, could your regular AA/AAA battery properly power the diode without damage?
My other very basic question is about the wiring-in of the switch itself. It would seem that the diodes available on eBay are soldered onto a small PCB with a momentary switch already assembled into the unit; the project I'm making requires the switch to be separate (i.e., having a length of wire between the diode and the switch itself). That being said, would you recommend buying a raw diode? If so, where would be the best place to acquire one? I would be scared of damaging it, but could I remove the diode from the case and PCB, given that I got an eBay unit?
My apologies for how probably rudimentary these questions are, I just need to make sure I do this correctly. Thank you!
Beyond the concept, this is where I am a beginner-- I need to use a 30mw green diode. Theoretically, could your regular AA/AAA battery properly power the diode without damage?
My other very basic question is about the wiring-in of the switch itself. It would seem that the diodes available on eBay are soldered onto a small PCB with a momentary switch already assembled into the unit; the project I'm making requires the switch to be separate (i.e., having a length of wire between the diode and the switch itself). That being said, would you recommend buying a raw diode? If so, where would be the best place to acquire one? I would be scared of damaging it, but could I remove the diode from the case and PCB, given that I got an eBay unit?
My apologies for how probably rudimentary these questions are, I just need to make sure I do this correctly. Thank you!