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Hmm well that's good to know lol, I guess I just figured that an IR diode you wouldn't see anything. I haven't really looked into IR much. I'm using 4 AAA's and have tried a 9v.

A module for over heating purposes? As far as ESD goes, would just grounding out the third leg of the pot do it? Really shouldn't be running them too hard, I'm using this guide / driver (third pic down) and only about 6v input power. Again I don't have access to my multimeter so i cant be sure...

Well, They're both red diodes, one's a bit brighter than the other. Here's what I've got going on so far, any tips on getting a bit more power out of them? I don't have access to my multimeter at the moment =| This is a quickly-made version of a drive that I "copied" from the thread I listed...

16x That's true, didn't think about the digital multimeter :thinking:

So ... I bought a 400mW 405nM on o-like on the 31st. Sitting around looking at DIY threads I said "Ehh...I can try that". Here are a couple diodes I harvested from a dvd burner. Any tips, suggestions, input on where to go next with this? I've been looking at this thread considering working...

I used the cheapest 5$ "Per Item (Best Way)" Method, I'm a bit low on cash =| And you're def welcome for the rep!

Nice, I ordered a 400mW 405nm focusable on the 30th, hasn't shipped yet. Shipping to Georgia. so we'll see :)

Sounds like what I'm looking for so far, Ordered :] as well as a couple pairs of safety glasses! thanks for the help guys, I've been looking at stepping into lasers for quite a while now, I'm excited to finally have done it! Will try my hand in a review once i get it, I'm sure there will be...

Sounds good, thanks for the help :] :]

Just curious what people have experienced buying from o-like, I live in the US - Georgia. Any idea's what I can expect?

Also, what kind of beam visibility will I be looking at with a 400mW blu-ray? I know 400mW greens were extremely visible, will a blu-ray be any less / more than that? **Edit** Another question, This laser is listed as a "laser torch", what is the idea behind it being listed as a "torch" ?

Hey guys, first post so be patient :) I'm fairly new to lasers and have always entertained the idea of them. I've been looking at wicked lasers for quite a while then stumbled across this forum doing a bit of research, obviously i've ruled out using wicked lasers lol. O-like has this 400mW...