What does this Laser Module require to power up?

[dubious speculation]

Okay well i decided to test this again WITH a new battery and now it's brighter? it could burn tape as well? does that still means it's fried?

what batteries are you using?

 

[ichistar2013]

i'm using the same one 18650 BUT a new one, i was using a used one before so yeah..
Edit: Should i test it with 2 18650 Batteries?

 

[cantthinkofone]

How many laser diodes have fallen victim to your "tests" try a lower voltage laser. And maybe next time don't post 40 times in a row.

 

[OzLasers]

Lol I normally get between 2 - 5 people emailing me on a daily basis, asking why their respective diodes without drivers are not working when powered up.

Doh.

 

[ichistar2013]

tbh this is my third time..

 

[Zeebit]

I am a little bit confused about this because you are posting too much. Did you use a driver when you tested it again?

 

[ichistar2013]

okay sorry next time i'll provide more detail in a new post.
I used the first driver, which was the '18V 5W Cree Circuit Board for Flashlights' Driver.
I don't have the O-like Driver and i know it would require only one 18650 Battery.
But for the driver i just used to test, the laser seemed to be brighter than before? Would you recommend me purchasing the O-Like Driver for this build instead?
Also a question about the driver i am using, if was to use 2 18650 Lithium Batteries would it become brighter?
I am still a dumb ass with these things i admit, but what is the title i should research?

 

[Zeebit]

Charge all batteries before using them. That driver will need 2 li-ion batteries in order to function properly.

And do not run the module without a heatsink otherwise you'll fry it.

You can find a search bar at the bottom of the page. Use it.

 

[ichistar2013]

Okay just to finalize things: 2 li-ion batteries will bring it to its maximum output? (for the driver i'm using)
If i purchase the O-like Driver would it perform at its maximum output with just one 18650 Li-ion Battery?
Sure do have a heat sink, would applying thermal paste be necessary?
Okay fair enough, thank you.

 

[Zeebit]

You need to do a lot more reading. Judging by your posts, you dont seem to understand anything but its not bad. I admit that I the same back then.

The DX driver need 2 Li-ion cells in order to function properly.

In most cases thermal compound is not needed.

Take you time and read around. There are a lot of helpful threads like this one: http://laserpointerforums.com/f51/i-want-build-laser-thread-52972.html

 

[ichistar2013]

Okay thank you, i'm slowly learning about all this but thank you. i'll start researching now.

 

[cantthinkofone]

Learn WAY more. This sounds like an impulse. Keep those under control. If you don't know much then why did you get it in the first place?

 

[ichistar2013]

I've got enough help already.

 

[crazyspaz]

yea, maybe try buying a 10$ 100mW 405nm laser diode off ebay first...wont cost much, and you can practice setting a driver+soldering it to your diode. if it works, then cool, you have a nice little burning laser. If it doesn't work, then oh well, you are out like 30$. But if you mess up your 445 diode, then you are out much more money..

before you start a build, always do some research. The google search bar at the bottom of the page will help you a lot. Good luck

 

[The Lightning Stalker]

Okay just to finalize things: 2 li-ion batteries will bring it to its maximum output? (for the driver i'm using)

Only if they're fully charged. That is why I said earlier to use 3.

If i purchase the O-like Driver would it perform at its maximum output with just one 18650 Li-ion Battery?

Yes, but only if you can figure out how to adjust it right.

Sure do have a heat sink

Keep your finger on both the diode and driver. Use the heatsink on anything that starts getting hot.