Psone (the big grey one) Power thoughts.

bioniclebert · Post by **bioniclebert** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 6:17 pm

I looked around, and I didnt find a previous post concerning the power for the Regular(not small) Psone power source. I have a 7.2V 3000mAh NIMH battery I want to use, or I could just use AAs.

Problem is, it works on wierd voltages.
I used my Multimeter (i suggest Highly that you dont, Its dangerous) And the power going to the PSone Is 3.6V and 7.8V. It needs bolth to run. I was wondering how to get these voltages from some AA batteries. (most likley 6, pumping out 9V total)

So I need info on how to get 3.6V and 7.8 (or close) out of 9V.
Thanks!

EDIT: I could add more AAs If they are needed. I have a whole bunch of rechargeables. They say 1.2V, but they pump out 1.5V at full charge.

daguuy · Post by **daguuy** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 6:30 pm

adjustable regulator or DC-DC converter for 3.6v (DC-DC is more efficient) and the adjustable regulator would probably work for 7.8v

bioniclebert · Post by **bioniclebert** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 6:36 pm

daguuy wrote:adjustable regulator or DC-DC converter for 3.6v (DC-DC is more efficient) and the adjustable regulator would probably work for 7.8v

ok. I am going to radioshack soon, and I am going to look for parts there. Thanks.

bioniclebert · Post by **bioniclebert** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 7:04 pm

I found a regulator, and its the size of lincolins head on a penny. Takes the voltage in and knocks it down to 3.6V. now Im looking on the board for one that will take the voltage down to 7.8V and I might have something cool.

daguuy · Post by **daguuy** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 7:54 pm

would it work on 7.5 or 9v?

bioniclebert · Post by **bioniclebert** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 8:47 pm

daguuy wrote:would it work on 7.5 or 9v?

Im not going to bother with it anymore. It can be VERy thin and about the size of the other motherboard, but its just unpowerable. I had The power hooked up through 2 power regulators. One knocked it down to 8V and the other to 3.6, and I got nothing. Im leaving it for now, Who knows what to make next...