Question about cd player diode

[Angdvl089]

Is it possible for me to use this? I found out that it is pretty strong by using a camera without an infrared lens. The only problem is that the diode is shaped more like a light and has a bunch of lines going through it like a scanner.

 

[SenKat]

cd=player didoes are only at the MOST, 15mw.... If all you want is red color, then, YUP ! You can use it...if you want to burn with it ? NOPE !

 

[pseudonomen137]

Yeah, you'd have much better luck with a CD burner, but still better yet with a DVD burner (or just pick up one of senkats diodes). A CD player diode will emit a weak, unfocused, very very faint red spot that's pretty much useless for anything but... well... reading CDs.

 

[Angdvl089]

Yeah but I can't see any red. It's like when you look at a remote when it's dark and you can see that faint red. That's all I can see. The red is all ir.

 

[Gazoo]

I did not think CD players have red lasers in them...they are infrared...right?????

 

[Angdvl089]

Yeah that's what I'm trying to say.

 

[paper183]

it's pretty much useless. it's ir and low power...

 

[BlueFusion]

yup... at least get one from a CD burner... invisible flameless lighter anyone???

 

[paper183]

As long as you do not light something that is in your mouth :-? Don't give bad ideas to people, some don't really know the dangers of that sort of thing

 

[BlueFusion]

ok, ok. discalimer: don't do that.

 

[Angdvl089]

Lolz. Yes I gave up on this. Thanks anyways.