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im not going to ruin the tin, its going to open clamshell style and have the screen and power pack inside, so i can basically have a portable tv to play stuff on.


im going to insulate everything the tin being metal wont be an issue.

can i get the regulator at radioshack?

thankss

The 7805 can step down the voltage to about 8v; turning the excess into heat.

It would be better if you just used 7.2v or 7.4v Li-ions instead of the 10.8v one, if you aren't careful you will blow the PSone screen which would cost you more than replacing the batteries! - use the 10.8v Li-ion if ...

The 7805 can step down the voltage to about 8v; turning the excess into heat.

It would be better if you just used 7.2v or 7.4v Li-ions instead of the 10.8v one, if you aren't careful you will blow the PSone screen which would cost you more than replacing the batteries! - use the 10.8v Li-ion if ...

use a 7808 step down regulator (or modify a 7805 to work as a 7808)

im sorry, but i have no idea what that means :?

i apologuise for my ignorence

edit

thanks to google, i now know what it is

how would i hook it up?

there are three prongs on it
http://www.electronicrepairguide.com/7808 ...

hello hackers

this is my first post, ive been lurking for a while, and have finally registered.

i have a ps1 screen, and i stumbled upon a laptop Li-ion battery.

im pretty handy with circuits, ive tinkered with plenty of stuff, but i have no idea when it comes to diodes and resistors and such ...