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by Amaterasu
Fri Jul 16, 2010 5:27 pm
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: Selecting a power source (non-battery).
Replies: 4
Views: 2510

Either I make a regulator or make certain that the adapter says that it is regulated. Check. Thank you! This saves me from burning out some ICs. I'm still uncertain as to the voltage to use. If I go with 12V, I can always drop it down with resistors.... I suppose it comes down to the walwort or supp...
by Amaterasu
Fri Jul 16, 2010 1:23 pm
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: Selecting a power source (non-battery).
Replies: 4
Views: 2510

Selecting a power source (non-battery).

Hey all! I'm looking to make a power source hub to power all the lights that I intend to put on would-be-built models in the future. It needs to be strong enough to drive ICs and LEDs, and I cannot forsee much else. I have an adjustable power a/c adaptor from some chain store, commonly called a wall...