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Old 06-18-2011, 01:29 PM   #17
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Default Re: USB 5v power from Model A 6v geni/battery

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Originally Posted by Mike V. Florida View Post
Here is a schematic, heat sink the regulator and it will give almost 1 amp (1000 mA).
This is basically what they have in the plug part of the car charger for your phone or GPS. They do not attempt to put out 1000 mA because they know their devices do not draw that much. I have never measured the draw but would be amazed if over 100 or 200 mA.

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