ComputerVoltageSources

My 2x20 LCD is spec'd at 4.1 volts at a max of 260 mA.  I run it with 
a 68 ohm series resistor.  Assuming a constant 4.1 volts, that's only 
13 mA.  It's plenty bright.  I think we need to get one and experiment 
with what is reasonable.  You don't need to read it from across the 
room.

Dave 

--- In ComputerVoltageSources@yahoogroups.com, "John Loffink" 
<jloffink@...> wrote:
>
> Correction.  We need about 160 mA at 5 V, or 800 mW, and regulator 
should be
> specified well above that.  LM341 is $0.60 from Digi-Key.  TO-220 
package,
> up to 500 mA.  
> 
> John Loffink
> The Microtonal Synthesis Web Site
> http://www.microtonal-synthesis.com
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