Scavenged red laser LEDs from DVD writers

RazvanN

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Has anyone attempted that? Can it be done? What is the power used? Are easily collimated?
How about the new HD/BluRay technologies?:popcorn:
 

Athoul

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Yes they can be taken out ;) It's a actually a good way to get yourself a nice little 650nm laser diode. Usually they range in power from 30-70mW.
 
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