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I am making a blue laser pointer can i use this diode with this module?


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Apr 8, 2010. 12:25 AMlemonie says:
How do you intend to get 100mW from a 5mW module?

L
Apr 8, 2010. 11:47 AMlemonie says:
How do you expect to get 100mw out of it - or is that your question?

L
Apr 8, 2010. 3:42 PMlemonie says:
Yes, but your pointing to a module designed for only 5mw. Are you asking how to do this, or do you have a plan to get 100mw out of the 5mw device?

L
Apr 8, 2010. 11:05 PMlemonie says:
Yeah I should think so, they look to be the same laser package.
What have you got for driving the blue laser?

L
Apr 9, 2010. 12:19 PMlemonie says:
Here's a page on laser diodes:
www.repairfaq.org/sam/laserdps.htm
And one link I found to something you can buy (which might be your best option)
www.lasersurplusparts.com/shop/product.php

L

Apr 9, 2010. 1:17 PMlemonie says:
Wierd, I searched for 100mw and that page said "out of stock".
I was just suggesting you buy the right driver, since you're buying the laser.

L

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