SYD1230 12mm 650nm 5mW Red Point Laser Module
๐ด SYD1230 12mm 650nm 5mW Red Laser Module
๐ Overview
The SYD1230 650nm 5mW Laser Module is a compact red laser emitter that produces a visible red ููุท (dot) beam.
๐ Commonly used in:
๐ฏ Laser pointers
๐ค Robotics alignment
๐ฌ DIY science projects
๐ Position detection systems
๐ง Working Principle
Uses a laser diode to emit coherent light
Operates at 650nm wavelength โ visible red light
Includes an internal driver circuit for stable output
๐ Based on the concept of Laser Emission
๐ Infographic Summary
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โ ๐ด 650nm LASER MODULE โ
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โ ๐ฏ Output: Red laser dot โ
โ ๐ Wavelength: 650nm โ
โ โก Power: 5mW โ
โ ๐ Voltage: 3V โ 5V โ
โ ๐ฆ Size: 12mm diameter โ
โ ๐ Mode: Continuous โ
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๐ Pin Configuration
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โ Laser Module โ
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โ VCC โ 3โ5V
โ GND โ Ground
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๐ Very simple: just power it to emit laser
โ๏ธ Key Specifications
๐ด Wavelength: 650nm (Red)
โก Output Power: โค 5mW
๐ Operating Voltage: 3V โ 5V DC
๐ Diameter: 12mm
๐ Beam Type: Point (dot)
๐ก Operating Temperature: Typical room conditions
๐ Key Features
๐ด Bright visible red beam
โก Low power consumption
๐ง Easy to use (plug & play)
๐ฆ Compact cylindrical design
๐ Continuous output
๐งช Applications
๐ฏ Laser targeting systems
๐ Alignment tools
๐ค Obstacle detection (with LDR/receiver)
๐ฌ Science experiments
๐ฎ DIY laser games
๐ช Security tripwire systems
๐ Interfacing
Compatible with:
๐ต Arduino
๐ก ESP32 / ESP8266
๐ Direct battery supply
๐ Can be controlled using a transistor or relay
โ ๏ธ Safety Precautions
โ ๏ธ Do NOT look directly into the laser beam
โ ๏ธ Avoid pointing at eyes or reflective surfaces
โ ๏ธ Keep away from children
โ ๏ธ Use protective eyewear for long exposure
๐ Even 5mW lasers can damage eyes
๐ Laser Module vs LED
| Feature | Laser Module | LED |
|---|---|---|
| Light Type | Coherent beam | Diffused light |
| Direction | Highly focused | Wide angle |
| Visibility | Long distance | Short distance |
| Precision | High | Low |
๐ก Pro Tip
Use with LDR or photodiode to create a laser tripwire alarm
Add PWM control (via transistor) for blinking effects
๐ Perfect for DIY electronics & robotics projects
