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Alright makes sense. Thanks! I guess I wasn't pushing them hard enough in the test to see increase in current over time.

I had a question with regard to driving a high amp blue diode. I've noticed that blue laser diodes(And other diodes) only take in a set amount of amperage if the voltage is low enough. Is it unsafe to limit only the voltage when driving a diode? I can't see anything wrong with this since the...

No prob. Here's my Frankenstein 3d printed laser pointer I made with it. Currently outputting 6 + watts steady. PS, you are going to need to adjust the current and voltage on it before you hook up a diode.

Amazon Link To Device: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B06X6BTRBK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Hey everyone. Thought I would share this potential good deal. As a disclaimer, I am aware that this likely isn't the safest/correct device for driving a laser diode, but it's...

Because my GF and her dog were in the same room, trying not to blind people. ;)

Thanks for the info guys! Yeah, regardless, it is still a pretty great deal. Never seen a fully constructed 1 watt green with driver under $300.00

So I took a risk and bought a "1 watt" green laser module from techood on ebay for only $140USD. It came with a driver and power supply. I did a power test and I was surprised it's actually not far off, at around 800mw. I'm curious though as to why it is less than 1 watt. I have another...

Have you seen this yet? https://www.ebay.ca/itm/PWM-TTL-Focusable-520nm-1000mW-Green-Laser-Dot-Module-Gift-Goggles/143279657239?hash=item215c221117:g:U2EAAOSwyNtc9MJf Green 1 watt module for $140. I am pretty sure they are actually using the 1 watt green diode, but that's only judging on the...

Well the Chinese lasers I am using are actually engraving modules from the ebay seller 'techhood', which is a pretty high rated seller. I also own a few Chinese pointers which I haven't had any problems with yet(One I've owned for 4 months and use it often). Modules from techhood are very...

That's a funny looking laser pointer. Can it light a match? :)

Of course. You already have 3, I had none. I think we can wrap up this conversation. :P And I wasn't calling you specifically salty, I'm saying I actually would be annoyed if I later found out after spending a lot.

You're completely correct on that. I opted out of spending a grand on something that is a simple hobby of mine. If I spent a grand on an LPM, I'd be pretty salty if I later learned there are far cheaper options with only slight inaccuracies.

"No two are ever the same." That statement literally applies to any product.

Pretty much everything you own probably came from China at some point. :p The only argument I am making is that it is worth the 60-80 bucks. It's plenty accurate enough for casual hobbyists (which most of the people on here are). Why are some people so salty about this? Hehe. :p Ps, I've...

The 2% was based off a comparison with other higher budget calibrated LPMs. The test was not done by myself, it was done by the member laserbee. Which sorta biased anyway coming from the maker of an LPM product...

You sure the Ebay price isn't some re-seller trying to make some cash? Those are all over Ebay. I've seen people try to sell laser equipment at almost 10X what it's sold for elsewhere.

Sorry i was looking at the pocket one. But I did pay close to that cause it was on sale at the time. It's $79 now. https://laserpointerstore.com/laser-power-meters/pocket-laser-power-meter Even so, you really can't go wrong with that. Handles high wattage pretty well and it's very portable...

I tried shinning 3, 4 watt laser modules onto it once, no smoke. It was only first time I put a high power laser on it that a bit of smoke came off, after that everything has worked perfect, no smoke or odors at all with upwards of 8-10 watts. Perhaps they have changed it since your review...

Like I said. I've compared it to other LPMs with the same laser pointers and got very similar results. I wouldn't be surprised at all if it wasn't completely accurate, but I'm not some scientist who needs 100% accurate measurements. Besides, LPMs can't exactly be super accurate anyway because...

Lol... The Thor pointer goes to 5 watts max. It most likely has a driver/power supply inside. Otherwise it would be smaller. I actually recently ordered the green 1 watt Thor. Try not to fall for all the marketing that says "WORLDS MOST POWERFUL LASER!". They most likely are not the most...