Hobby Electronics Basics 5 volt from 4.5 or 6 volt

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5 volt from 4.5 or 6 volt Andrew 07-17-08
Posted by Andrew on July 17, 2008, 8:35 am
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Hi,
What capacitor should I use on my AC adaptor to boost 4.5 voltage to 5 volt or a
resistor to get it from 6 volt?
I know the theory but I would rather not test it on my ipod;-)

Thanks,
Andrew




Posted by John Fields on July 17, 2008, 9:03 am
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wrote:

>Hi,
>What capacitor should I use on my AC adaptor to boost 4.5 voltage to 5 volt or a
>resistor to get it from 6 volt?
>I know the theory but I would rather not test it on my ipod;-)


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What's the highest current the IPOD draws and over what DC voltage
range will it operate satisfactorily?

JF

Posted by Tom Biasi on July 17, 2008, 9:08 am
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> Hi,
> What capacitor should I use on my AC adaptor to boost 4.5 voltage to 5
> volt or a
> resistor to get it from 6 volt?
> I know the theory but I would rather not test it on my ipod;-)
>
> Thanks,
> Andrew
>
>
>

What makes you think a capacitor can 'boost" voltage?

Tom



Posted by redbelly on July 18, 2008, 8:16 am
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> Hi,
> What capacitor should I use on my AC adaptor to boost 4.5 voltage to 5 volt or
a
> resistor to get it from 6 volt?
> I know the theory but I would rather not test it on my ipod;-)
>
> Thanks,
> Andrew

Just try the 4.5V as it is, it will probably work.

Regards,

Mark

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