i successfully built a red laser pointer out of a 16x DVD burner diode. I basically connected the diode straight to the power source (2 AAA batteries) I did however add a 47uf 35v Capacitor in the hopes of absorbing voltage spikes. Everything was working fine. Until I decided to do some testing...
I have recently built a red burning laser. With a 16x DVD burning diode and axzis module. I saw a video on you tube that if you use rechargeable batteries they will not burn out the diode as fast. Now that i have it built i am concerned about my eyes. What kind of eye ware for red lasers do I...