Laser diode driver? Answered

Dear all..
I would like to use this circuit (please see photo) for driver a laser diode to engraving wood
-Item Name:ML101U29-25 (Mitsubishi)

Power output: CW 300mW

Pulse Power: 400mW

Working Current: <340mA

Working Voltage:2.2-3.0V

I know about this formula I = V/R But in this circuit I am not sure for calculate current .So please could you help me to know how many (mil.amp) I must setting for 9 volts power with maximum output 300mW (with safe laser diode ).
-Or you show me other best circuit
Many thank you.

Tags:laser

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Downunder35m

Best Answer 5 years ago

1. it is a dirt cheap driver.
2. I hope you are not talking about a 9V battery here.
3. You will need a proper multimeter to set the circuit right - there is no other way.

lam

Answer 5 years ago

Hi Downunder35n

Thank you for your reply . Please Could you explain more why

you said :* not talking about a 9V battery here*

for me easy understand Thank you so much

Downunder35m

Answer 5 years ago

You laser uses quite a bit of power and a 9V block battery is about the weakest energy source you can find for that voltage.
AA batteries are quite small, AAA even smaller - in your 9V battery are 6 1.5V batteries that are smaller than a AAA.
Since you need less voltage anyway either use 3 D-cells or a wall adapter - those for mobile phones, providing 5V and 2A would work fine too.

bravoechonovember1

Answer 5 years ago

I made a diode driver awhile back and I found that using 4 D cells made it the brightest but still didn't pop a balloon (I was using a RW dvd laser!) just something I found

lam

Answer 5 years ago

Hi bravoechonovember1

With my little experienced You need 2 things for do pop a balloon :

- power laser from 50mw or more

- focus lens must be right in place more power more easy adjust the lens .

Thank you

lam

5 years ago

Dear steveastrouk and iceng

Many thank you for your time help me.