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Re: Problems with IR Board
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Originally Posted by Phalanx View Post
Is there any major reason that a 7805 From Radio Shack couldn't be used as a replacement voltage regulator?
http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...rt&tab=summary

The only difference I can see that the factory LM78L05 is limited to 100mA and the 7805 from Radio Shack is 1A. Would this be a bad idea?

Thanks,
Michael
If you can get it soldered to the board, then I think it will be fine. I think it's perfectly legal, since you aren't changing the function of the IR board. It is certainly a beefier regulator, but it should work.
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