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Originally Posted by Bassnut
Well, this is a regulator, albiet $16 odd, that doent need a heatsink, uses half the power and has exactly the same layout/circut as the 7805 you have.
No biggy, whatever you find cheaper ;-). If you find you need to use a 5v fan, this regulator is a lot easier to use, and takes less space than a 7805 with a heatsink. |
Thanks Fred. It might be worth me looking into
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Originally Posted by Barrykgerdes
Bad luck about the fan. I just threw a bag full of them in the garbage. They were second hand but in good condition. I bought them about 4 years ago to cool the regulator in some small power supplies that I had to repair.
Barry
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Murphy at it again