larryk
Enlightened
Hi, can I use a single 3.7 volt Li-Ion 18650 rechargeable cell in my Optotronics PPL-125 like they use in there RPL series lasers ?
Optotronics PPL-125 and Li-Ion ?
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jtice
Flashaholic
heh, I have a PPL-125 and wondered this also,
as far as I can tell, it should be ok, unless the 18650 will allow the diode to draw too much current.
but I am not gonna be the first to try it ! LOL
I am using 2 C Nimhs in mine now with no problems.
~John
as far as I can tell, it should be ok, unless the 18650 will allow the diode to draw too much current.
but I am not gonna be the first to try it ! LOL
I am using 2 C Nimhs in mine now with no problems.
~John
That's quite the jump from ~ 2.4 volts from a pair of nimh cells.
It will definitely work and put out more power but it will be driving the diode harder too. Unless you're willing to risk damaging the diode and know how to tell if your laser is showing signs of distress (mode hopping, etc.) I'd stick with nimh cells in that laser.
It will definitely work and put out more power but it will be driving the diode harder too. Unless you're willing to risk damaging the diode and know how to tell if your laser is showing signs of distress (mode hopping, etc.) I'd stick with nimh cells in that laser.
larryk
Enlightened
I emailed Optotronics, and there responce was, no way you will ruin it. Too much voltage.
