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Dash 2 has no 5V feed?

Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 9:22 pm
by cidersurfer
Yet the sensors require one, so if I'm only using the Dash2, how does that work? :?

Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 6:16 pm
by Dave E
Cidersurfer:

Contact Race Technology in Nottingham, we are making up some external 5V regulators that should help


Were they no help?

Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 11:18 pm
by jlucas
Radio Shack Part# 7805
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index ... age=search

Good for up to 1A.

Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2007 4:45 pm
by cidersurfer
Dave E wrote:
Cidersurfer:

Contact Race Technology in Nottingham, we are making up some external 5V regulators that should help


Were they no help?


Going that route too Dave but I'm impatient and the sun is coming out! :D

Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2007 4:47 pm
by cidersurfer
jlucas wrote:Radio Shack Part# 7805
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index ... age=search

Good for up to 1A.


Sorry but I'm an electronics numpty! How would it be connected?

Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2007 9:15 pm
by Turby
One pin is wired to 12v, another pin is wired to vehicle ground and the third pin provides a stabilised 5v. For info on what pin does what, you need to reference the manufacturers data sheet on the specific 7805 device. (The 7805 is readily available from a host of manufacturers)

Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2007 9:26 pm
by cidersurfer
Sounds pretty strightforward. Does it need protecting? Will heat shrink do the job?