WTTF or buy a 7808 regulator.

jeffslot · Post by **jeffslot** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 11:47 am

Hi guys,

I'm working on a project that requires one of these. I can't seem to find them at radioshack anymore & don't want to pay so much for one from digikey. Anyone have one that they would trade or sell to me relatively cheap. THanks.

Jeff S

Post by **Skyone** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 5:07 pm

PM Sent.

jeffslot · Post by **jeffslot** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 5:39 pm

Thanks Sky!

eastsider_1 · Post by **eastsider_1** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 8:02 pm

I need one too!! I need it to run my screen off of the power of my PS2M so it doesnt fry my screen. THX

jeffslot · Post by **jeffslot** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 5:45 am

Hi guys,

Skyone was kind enough to send one of these to me in the mail, but when I got his letter there was a 7808 sized hole in the letter & no 7808. Can anyone else help me out? I'm in desperate need of a 7808 (It would be doubley great if somone has 2 & can send one to eastsider_1 also). Thanks

Jeff S.

Post by **marshallh** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 6:40 am

Do you have any 7805's laying around? I can show you how to rig up two resistors on its leads so you get 8v output voltage.

If not, I still have a 7808 here I can send. I probably won't be able to get it out today, but I'll try.

jeffslot · Post by **jeffslot** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 6:42 am

Yup, I've got a spare 7805. I'd love to learn how to do that Marshall - thanks.

(did you get the l64 back yet?)

Jeff S

Post by **marshallh** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 6:45 am

http://www.rason.org/Projects/regulator/regulator.htm

Looks like you just need a 470 ohm resistor for R1 and a 220 ohm for R2. Just build it according to the diagram.

I haven't got the l64 back yet, but it'll probably come this evening.

jeffslot · Post by **jeffslot** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 6:53 am

Wow, thanks marshallh.

If I'm unable to acquire a 7808, I will have to attempt to build that. Hopefully I won't have to. I'm trying to keep it as simple as possible.

Thank you.

Jeff S

Post by **marshallh** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 8:15 am

Alright, I have a 7808 heading your way today.

Don't worry about paying, shipping was only 80 cents

jeffslot · Post by **jeffslot** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 8:26 am

Wow,

Thanks Marshall! That was really kind.

Jeff S

Post by **Skyone** » Fri Jul 14, 2006 7:29 pm

Glad to see you got it done... But how the hell was there no 7808 in my letter?!