[sdiy] 5V regulators

[Keith Winstanley]

Hi All,

I have put together some VCDOs in a MOTM style layout with
Schaeffer panels, there are going to be three of these in a cabinet
and I think the only modules requiring +5V. Now instead of putting in a +5V
rail I was thinking of putting a voltage regulator on an empty bit of board
(7805? I need 500mA)with an appropriate capacitor to reg the +12V down to +5V.
This way I can rig up an MTA power connector to the board and not worry about
special cables and mixing up with MOTM/Oakley/Synth Systems/Blacet cables.

I dont see any problems with this....any comments/suggestions welcome

TIA

Regards...


Keith

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