Re: gEDA-user: 5v reg 4v out

["9000 VAX" <vax9000@xxxxxxxxx>]

Use two diodes to drop the voltage, 0.5V each so 1V is achieved.

On 5/17/06, Marc Price <mark.price13@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Ok no problem i can get some but for now
> i dont have one so is there any way to
> drop the voltage
>
> Marc :-)
>
> Dave McGuire wrote:
>
> > On May 17, 2006, at 5:23 PM, Marc Price wrote:
> >
> >> Is there a quick and easy way to get 4v out using a
> >> 5v regulator l7805cv
> >>
> >> I keep getting 5.04v tried adding a v resistor to the gnd
> >
> >
> >   Hi Marc...Grab an LM317.  Just as cheap & available as 7805, but
> > adjustable from 1.2-37V if I recall correctly.
> >
> >          -Dave
> >
> > --
> > Dave McGuire
> > Cape Coral, FL
> >
> >