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What voltage would a core unit need through it's expansion port?

Started by soop, 09/25/2012, 10:20 AM

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soop

I'm guessing it bypasses the regulator?  Basically I'm gonna battery power that and a screen - can I get away with 7.4 volts do you think?  The screen takes 5v fine, but the PCE doesn't (through the regular port),  Would I actually need to pass it through the regulator?  Or stick a regulator between the battery and the port?
Quote from: esteban on 04/26/2018, 04:44 PMSHUTTLECOCK OR SHUFFLE OFF!

Frank_fjs

Pretty sure the PCE would require 5V from the expansion port, and not a drop more due to it bypassing the regulator. The fuse and power switch are also bypassed.

I'd wait until someone else can confirm though as I'm not 100% sure and I'd hate for you to blow up your PCE.

soop

Thanks man :)  to be fair though I do have a few lying about :D

I could probably disconnect the regulator and move it round back if need be?
Quote from: esteban on 04/26/2018, 04:44 PMSHUTTLECOCK OR SHUFFLE OFF!