I don't have a power supply, but I have tried various batteries and I still have the same issue.
There is a defined square being emitted from the diode through a G2 lens.
The diode is the BDR209, I believe it is at 600mA (Whatever amperage offered 900mW output).
The batteries I'm using are the Panasonic NCR18650B (3400mAh).
The unit had been working great for about a month then one day in the middle of using it, the battery died and it turned off. I put a new...
I'm at chemo right now so this'll be a short post.
Could the melted solder (in the picture bridging two components) be causing my laser to flicker and output a weak beam?
I would imagine it's at least part of the issue, probably all of it.