RC Powered on 7.2v backup

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RC Powered on 7.2v backup

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17-10-2006, 07:56

Al Skierkiewicz Al Skierkiewicz is offline

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Re: RC Powered on 7.2v backup

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Originally Posted by BrianBSL

I'd bet that if you put a 7.2V battery on the 12V terminals it will work. Haven't actually tried it, but I'm pretty sure there is nothing in there that runs on 12v and it is certainly not within dropout range of the regulator.

Brian,
The RC has a low voltage detector that shuts down the main outputs and engages the backup when the main input voltage falls below about 7.5 volts for a length of time. This is to insure that the 5 volt regulator has sufficient voltage to keep the main supply at 5 volts.

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