http://www.dx.com/p/10mw-532nm-green-laser-module-3v-11-9mm-26886#.VHdEjjGsUac
This is the laser,
I want to know can UI power it from the 3.3v output on the mega?
It says on the specs:
3V3. A 3.3 volt supply generated by the on-board FTDI chip.
Maximum current draw is 50 mA.
While on the laser spec it says:
Electric current: 250mA
so is the mA draw too much?
I am powering the mega with a 12v 1amp power cable.