6mm 650nm 5mW Red Laser Diode Module for Arduino & Raspberry Pi

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Compact 650nm red laser module for Arduino and Raspberry Pi, great for alignment, beam-break sensors, and optics demos.

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Product Overview

The ShillehTek 6mm 650nm 5mW Red Laser Diode Module is a compact red laser emitter for Arduino and Raspberry Pi projects that need a visible, focused beam for alignment, tripwire style detection, pointing, and optics demos. It is commonly used with photodiodes or LDR sensors to build simple beam-break alarms, positioning guides, and basic robotics alignment tools. With a standard module form factor, it is easy to mount in enclosures or brackets and control from a microcontroller using a GPIO pin and proper current limiting.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. It is intended for Arduino and Raspberry Pi projects where a visible 650nm red beam is controlled by a microcontroller. Use an appropriate driver or switching circuit instead of relying on a GPIO pin alone.
No. It is supplied as a compact module, so you do not need to assemble a bare laser diode circuit. You still need to mount it securely, verify polarity, and provide proper current limiting before powering it.
This module is for 5V projects and emits a 650nm, 5mW red beam. Control it as a switched load from a microcontroller output using proper current limiting and a suitable transistor or driver when needed.
Yes. Aim the laser at a photodiode or LDR sensor and monitor the receiver with a microcontroller. When an object blocks the beam, your code can trigger an alarm, counter, positioning check, or robotics action.
It can be used indoors for projects, but it is still a laser. Never stare into the beam, avoid reflective surfaces that can redirect it into eyes, and use supervision and appropriate precautions during demos.

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Features & Specs

650nm Red Laser Beam Produces a bright, visible red beam for alignment and sensing projects.

Beam-Break Projects Pair with a light sensor to build tripwire alarms and object detection setups.

Arduino + Raspberry Pi Friendly Easy to integrate into GPIO-controlled projects with proper current limiting.

Compact 6mm Module Small form factor makes mounting clean for robotics and enclosure builds.

Safety First Do not point at eyes or reflective surfaces, and treat it as a real laser device during testing.

Documents

Full Product Manual ShillehTek 6mm 650nm 5mW Red Laser Diode Module for Arduino Pi | ShillehTek Product Manual In-depth setup guide with wiring, code examples, and troubleshooting.

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