document updated 18 years ago, on Apr 5, 2006
Components to include:
- fuse
- toggle switch to turn it on/off
- momentary switch to "reboot" the target circuit
- status LED to indicate that the raw unfiltered power is coming in
- solder a current meter in line, to indicate how much current the driven circuit is drawing
- solder a voltage meter in line, to indicate that the appropriate amount of voltage is actually being produced
- a 7805, possibly a 7808/7812/7815 as well. Also include mintor circutry around it for high current, short circuit protection