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Re: R.I.P VRM
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Originally Posted by rich2202 View Post
The LED's we have are rated for 12 volts, so go on that port of the VRM. Use resistors, and/or hook them up in series to drop the voltage if you have 5v LED's. Or, make sure you don't overwhelm the 5V 500ma socket.

IMHO, other than the radio, don't put anything else on the 5V 2A socket of the VRM.



I wouldn't wait. The VRM is a mandatory item to power the Radio, and I doubt they can get "fix" out for this season. If you wait, and Andymark runs out, you are toast.
They still need current limiting resistors regardless of their voltage rating.
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