Recent content by unclewho

Can i harvest a Driver from a cheap laser pointer? i dont want to pay $20 for a driver. would it work if i just use 2 AAA(orAA) and add a resistor knowing that it will lower the current well below its rated for?

i got the half the can off and the diode is good now, just gotta wait for the housing and figure out what this driver is that i have to make.

I already ordered a Aixiz Laser Module Housing last night, so are you saying i could carefully cut the top off to make that small opening the same diameter as the can?

I decided to get a laser out of a dvd burner that was no longer working and i successfully located and removed it. except i couldnt figure out how to remove it from the cast iron tomb it was incased! so i thought hey the top of the diode looks pretty strong ill try and tap it out. firstly it...