2 Feb
2013
2 Feb
'13
2:43 p.m.
Kim, the 5mW unit(s) you are comparing it to may well be higher output than 5mW. 30mW is a good choice. Be careful to not burn it out. Most diode lasers do not have a continuous duty cycle. Powered-up times should generally be under one minute, then shut it down for ten or twenty seconds. I don't think you need to worry about the laser police knocking on your door.