pot mod

English

Etymology

Abbreviation from "potentiometer modification".

Verb

pot mod (third-person singular simple present pot mods, present participle pot modding, simple past and past participle pot modded)

1. To modify the potentiometer of a laser so as to increase its power output above safer conventional levels, a practice among handheld laser enthusiasts and some manufacturers.

   The laser was pot modded, so eventually its diode burned out with overuse.