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Hey Everyone -- I was wondering if anyone who knows more about the diodes and drivers used in the Sanwu Pocket lasers (specifically the 200mw 405nm model) could tell me whether or not I would damage the diode by running the laser on a 1.5V AAA instead of the prescribed 3.7V 10440 battery. The idea is to limit the output as much as possible (as he really does not want or need 200mw) and increase the convenience factor (no need to worry about charging).
I would like to purchase this laser for my dad, as he loves lasers and he often carries one in his pocket but most 405nm lasers are too large for that. I have the 455nm and 488nm Pocket lasers, and feel they are ideal for this use case. His favorite color is purple, and I have given him cheap-o purple lasers before but they are not nearly as well-built or portable.
When I swap the 10440 for a AAA in my 455nm model the output drops significantly, but I am not versed enough to know whether this is hurting the laser or not (so I only did it for a second).
Does anyone know if this is an awful idea, or if under-driving the diode would be alright?
Thank you for your advice!
I would like to purchase this laser for my dad, as he loves lasers and he often carries one in his pocket but most 405nm lasers are too large for that. I have the 455nm and 488nm Pocket lasers, and feel they are ideal for this use case. His favorite color is purple, and I have given him cheap-o purple lasers before but they are not nearly as well-built or portable.
When I swap the 10440 for a AAA in my 455nm model the output drops significantly, but I am not versed enough to know whether this is hurting the laser or not (so I only did it for a second).
Does anyone know if this is an awful idea, or if under-driving the diode would be alright?
Thank you for your advice!