12vDC-5vDC Converter

[Moon (James)]

I just picked this up for $52 HKD (about $6.80 AUD) in Ap Liu Street Sham Shui Po.
The idea is to use it to power my 5V USB Hub from a 12V Supply.
Has anyone else tried this?
James

[DavidTrap (David)]

Similar to the one I bought from Jaycar.

DT

[telemarker (Keith)]

After heaps of problems with the power supply for my USB hub (voltage fluctuating between 0 to 5 volts!), I bought one of these from Jaycar. Now supplies a constant 5 volts from the 12 volt DC supply. The USB to DC input cable is the hardest part to find.

[Merlin66 (Ken)]

I've been using the Maplin's version (similar to the Jaycar) to power my 7 port USB hub for the last few years...no issues - it does what it says on the lid.

[steve000 (Steve)]

I made this, http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView...r&form=KEYWORD

chucked it in a little box with a larger heatsink, works a treat. is only good for up to 1amp.. after that i think the LM338 chip can co 5amp