SagnaB
August 1st, 2010, 09:40 PM
I own a 5mW Green laser pointer that I don't value a great deal, so I am prepared to take a risk by attempting to modify it.
I have seen tons of youtube videos for how-to's to modify a 5mW laser module so that it is able to light matches and pop balloons. I would follow one of these videos in achieving my goal, but the problem is that the modules in the videos are different to the one I have.
The modification entails bypassing a resistor or a capacitor (im not sure) and in turn allows the laser diode to operate at a higher power.
My question to you guys is, are any of you guys skill-full enough with electronics to be able to help me figure out what I need to do: determine what component on the driver board I need to modify/bypass.
Here is a link to a youtube vid (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiG54U0vy4M)
I have also uploaded pix of the driver board for my laser pointer.
I am aware of all the risks and I will NOT hold anyone accountable for incorrect information. I will attempt this at MY OWN RISK. So don't worry :wink:
Massive thanks to anyone with appropriate knowledge.
Oh and if you need higher resolution versions of the attached images, just let me know...
I have seen tons of youtube videos for how-to's to modify a 5mW laser module so that it is able to light matches and pop balloons. I would follow one of these videos in achieving my goal, but the problem is that the modules in the videos are different to the one I have.
The modification entails bypassing a resistor or a capacitor (im not sure) and in turn allows the laser diode to operate at a higher power.
My question to you guys is, are any of you guys skill-full enough with electronics to be able to help me figure out what I need to do: determine what component on the driver board I need to modify/bypass.
Here is a link to a youtube vid (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiG54U0vy4M)
I have also uploaded pix of the driver board for my laser pointer.
I am aware of all the risks and I will NOT hold anyone accountable for incorrect information. I will attempt this at MY OWN RISK. So don't worry :wink:
Massive thanks to anyone with appropriate knowledge.
Oh and if you need higher resolution versions of the attached images, just let me know...