"chuck" wrote in message
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Floating Mind wrote:
I have an MP3 player that requires 5VDC. I'd like to use this on my
boat and adapt it to my 12VDC system. Any suggestions?


You'll want to use a DC-DC converter. I imagine they're available wherever
electronic appliances are sold.

Here's one online:

http://www.unbeatablesale.com/oci112...C-DC+converter
JWIN JAD602 Regulated DC-DC converter

Chuck


Or buy a 150 watt inverter and plug the MP3 player brick into that.