Hello!
I'm in need of some help or information about a module that I am building into a custom host:D
I was recently able to obtain a 600mW 532nm laser module from Grey over at Jetlasers. He sold me the module along with a driver. The driver is quite large and comes with a clicky switch, a charging port, and a green and orange LED.
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Now I have some questions as to what I need for this module.
-Would it be safe to replace the driver with a smaller one lick the BlackBuck6 driver? The current driver states 2.6A on the side so getting a BB6 driver with the same current should work just as well right? This will save a tremendous amount of space in my custom piece.
-What should I power this with? I am a fan of using two 18650s as it provides my large hands with a fairly long and wide handle to hold the laser. I'm not sure if there is a max to what I should use with this laser though.
-Is there any extra heatsinking needed for this module? It doesn't get very warm as is and I metered it at about 750+mw. It was on for a full minute without getting hot. I plan on having the heatsink made of brass as well.
I'm hoping to have a focus knob made for the host as well so that I can place the lens in the knob and focus it that way.
I am mainly worried about the driver and such as I would really like to use something other than the provided one. Any help you can give me is appreciated:D:beer:
I'm in need of some help or information about a module that I am building into a custom host:D
I was recently able to obtain a 600mW 532nm laser module from Grey over at Jetlasers. He sold me the module along with a driver. The driver is quite large and comes with a clicky switch, a charging port, and a green and orange LED.
Here's some photos in Imgur to avoid resizing issues.
Imgur: The most awesome images on the Internet
Now I have some questions as to what I need for this module.
-Would it be safe to replace the driver with a smaller one lick the BlackBuck6 driver? The current driver states 2.6A on the side so getting a BB6 driver with the same current should work just as well right? This will save a tremendous amount of space in my custom piece.
-What should I power this with? I am a fan of using two 18650s as it provides my large hands with a fairly long and wide handle to hold the laser. I'm not sure if there is a max to what I should use with this laser though.
-Is there any extra heatsinking needed for this module? It doesn't get very warm as is and I metered it at about 750+mw. It was on for a full minute without getting hot. I plan on having the heatsink made of brass as well.
I'm hoping to have a focus knob made for the host as well so that I can place the lens in the knob and focus it that way.
I am mainly worried about the driver and such as I would really like to use something other than the provided one. Any help you can give me is appreciated:D:beer: