Thread: 12V to 5V
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Larry
 
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Default 12V to 5V

(Floating Mind) wrote in news:19445-4492F1B5-514
@storefull-3115.bay.webtv.net:

Thanks for the tips! I think I'm going to go with Larry's suggestion
and build the one he posted. The 110V adapter that came with the unit
states that it has a 2.4 amp output, but I'm sure that's only required
during charging.


Ok, so let's use a bigger regulator...(c;

http://www.linear.com/pc/downloadDocument.do?
navId=H0,C1,C1003,C1042,C1033,P1005,D4236

oops, sorry for wordwrap. This IC regulator won't even get warm at 5A
load....it's a SWITCHER, which is what I always prefer...(c;

Build this one and have 5V power to burn...er, ah, charge...(c;