Will 2 1n4001 work in droping the voltage down?

[eytyxhs]

Hey guys:wave:

My LaserGlow Rigel is a Battery Killer
I have Spend more than 100$ for Batteries.:shhh:

So want to Ask if 2x 1n4001 Diodes will work in droping the voltage down from an 10440 Battery? I want 3.2-3.4V.

:thanks:

 

[Eudaimonium]

I would reccomend getting a pair of NiMH cells to power your Rigel with, as that's 100% safe for the laser and can be recharged, rather then experimenting with something that might or might not destroy a very expensive laser.

You can find a bunch of NiMH cells on DX and similar sites.

 

[Benm]

If the laser runs well on the ~2.4 volts provided by nimh's that would be the easiest and safest solution.

If it needs more, you could opt for a single lithium plus drop diodes. How much current does this laser draw from its batteries?

 

[Bionic-Badger]

NiMH batteries are better for the high drain those DPSS lasers have too.

 

[Cyparagon]

How much current does this laser draw from its batteries?

My CNI yellow takes ~1.05A and only requires 2.0V+ to be in regulation.

 

[Bionic-Badger]

They're only IR laser diodes anyway right? They're pretty low voltage even at high driving amperage.

 

[Benm]

The diode voltage is pretty low indeed, but it depends on the design of the driver too.

If it runs from 2.0 volts at 1.05 amps i see no problem using nimh or nicd cells, but they need to be good quality to provide that current from a AAA sized cell for any length of time.