I'm confused on the power draw / voltage / output issue with the 800mw 405's. I have a FlexDrive into a 445 diode that draws 2.1 Amp at 3.7V (18650 unprotected battery reads 3.9V with no load). Its putting out 1.7W at 12" (1800 degree F) with a glass lens.
Are we saying we can't get to half...
I think the 'hit' that the box took in shipping damaged the laser (picture attached)
The laser has a nice beam, but I think its way on power from where it should be. The 'unscientific' black baloon popping test has it performing the same as my 150mW Optotronics 532 pen (no farther than 7...
I was wondering if there ws someone in NE Ohio that had an LPM and that wouldn't mind checking out the power of a few lasers if I met up with them.
I wouldn't mind paying for the 'test'.