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Re: [OM] battery pack jury rig question

Subject: Re: [OM] battery pack jury rig question
From: "Terry and Tracey" <foxcroft@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 13:32:57 +1000
>Why not just use a couple of AA batteries and get exactly 3 volts? Is it
>because
>(1) you like having a larger longer life battery?
>(2) you are trying to compensate for any volatage drop that may occur
>    in cold weather (is this really a problem if it's inside your jacket?)
>(3) all of the above
>(4) none of the above
>


You answered the question. Exactly 3 volts. Alkalines do no put out exactly
3 volts, but rather start high and finish low. To easily get 3 volts, go
higher and design your own regulator (start at 4.5 volts from the battery)
or buy a three treminal regulator (probably have to start at 6 volts).

Foxy


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