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@ cyclonite @ Gryphon @ matrixcs You all have similar results with different amperage. I was wondering what voltage each of you are running your PHR-803T diodes at. :thanks:

Right, I was not expecting much more that 100mw from this. I don't know if my pot was turned up all the way to start with... Sorry but my meter only reads voltage. I made this: http://laserpointerforums.com/f42/diy-homemade-laser-diode-driver-26339.html I had no luck. The only thing I'm...

Maybe. However since it did work the first time it should work any other time with that setup. There might be a good chance that that driver is giving less voltage or amperage. To test this, I need to make my own. How much voltage and current would you guys recommend to give to this diode?

Agreed. I think that says it all when it comes to DX. I will consider that before purchasing any more. Nope. I did not power it on without a good heatsink. I thought the same as you so I waited for everything to be cool and got the same result (even today). I don't think the heatsink is the...

I bought one of these 200mw green laser modules from DX the second I saw it, just because of the fear of DX not allowing these to be shipped to the US anymore (came in 8/21). Anyways, I hooked it up to an LM317 voltage regulator @ 3V (came in today). I hooked the module and regulator up to a...