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12 volts down to 6

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Topic: 12 volts down to 6

Posted By: agile virus
Subject: 12 volts down to 6
Date Posted: October 29, 2005 at 9:20 AM

i need to get the 12 volts down to 4 aaa batteries?

i don't know where to start or how to do it?

please what do i need to get and how to connect it up??

thx

Agile Virus




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Posted By: KPierson
Date Posted: October 29, 2005 at 10:10 AM

How much current are you looking for?  You could do it with a simple voltage divider (two resistors) but your current output would be really low.  You best bet would be to use a voltage regulator.  You can find adjustable regulators that require setting the voltage using a resistor and a capacitor, and they usually have 1A of output power.



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Posted By: fingaz22
Date Posted: October 29, 2005 at 10:51 PM
4 tripple a's dont have that much current so the resistors to cut the voltage down would probably be the better idea cost wise. what is it your trying to power? a 50 ohm resistor will cut voltage by 1 volt.

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