Re: Using piezoelectric to power a laser diode?


<bobrich@xxxxxxxxx>
>
> I'm a complete novice/noob to electronics.
>
> I have a little project i'm working on, and would like to use a
> piezoelectric power source to run a small visible laser diode for a
> short duration (20-200ms). Does this seem feasible? The biggest
> problem, from what i can tell, is the output voltage of the piezo is
> likely to be much greater than the 2-3V i need to run the diode. The
> other problem i'm having is actually finding suppliers of piezo devices
> that would be suitable for this...all i can find are accelerometers and
> strain gauges.
>
> Any thoughts? The energy source will be a sharp blow from a small
> spring-loaded lever.
>


** The laser diode is attached to a mouse trap - right ?

When the mouse sets it off - the mouse gets a blast of laser light in the
eye.

You will soon get yourself 3 blind mice.

Nice one - boob.




............ Phil





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