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Perfectly explained - Thanks Mario!

One more question about the computer PSU. I plan on powering the V5 with the 5v source as it sounds like its closest to the ideal input voltage. 12v would work as well but would just result in extra heat it sounds like? The real question, Do I need to limit the current before the V5 as well in...

Thanks for the pointers - I'll be sure to have some more questions along the way. I'm going to experiment with the 445 for now as it's bought and paid for. We'll see if it will suffice for now. I've got access to a graveyard of old computer towers full of heatsinks and fun stuff. I'm already...

Thanks Len, I updated my profile a bit :) So you think the 445nm will be to big a beam for what I'd like to do then? I suppose I'll just have to machine a nice host for it after all :) jk Do you guys have any specs on the beam size of the 445nm w/ Aixiz lens? I did find a post about the...

Thanks for the input so far - As long as it is a small rectangle i.e. 1/2mm-1mm max or so it will be fine.. I love the CO2 lasers no doubt but they just seem overkill for what I want to do and a little on the $$$ side to start hobby paper/wood burning. No need to cut anything yet, not until...

Yeah, I don't see any reason why it wouldn't be a great power source. Plenty of nice stable current, not to mention it has 12v also to drive my cooling fans and stepper drivers :) I really just wanted to reinforce what I already thought! I want to make sure I don't botch my first 445 build as...

I'm new go easy!! :) Two questions: I just ordered my first ~1W 445nm LD. I'll be using it with a FlexDrive V5. I'm not planning on building it into a host so portability doesn't matter. Rather than dealing with batteries etc, any reason why I can't use the 3.3v or 5v on a computer power...

Looking for some advice/recommendations on powering multiple diodes from one power source. Specifically I am building a small cnc wood burner. The parts I want to burn/engrave are always going to be the same 2"x2" parts. The idea is I want to build a parts holder and then basically have 5...

**LASER NEWBIE WARNING** EXERCISE PROTECTION lol Anyway, I'm new to lasers but a pretty handy DIY-er. I'm looking for some recommendations on a good laser setup for some wood engraving/burning. I stumbled on a few of the 445nm diodes on ebay claiming to be in the 1.5-2W range and they seem to...