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Old 04-17-2012, 08:06 PM   #44 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by revolt13 View Post
Could you point me to the best 5v source to tie into? Switched if possible, if not then point me to a good 5v source anddd a switched ground? Thanks jellybean! Will have it up and running by this weekend.
Confused as to why you need to hook up to 5V? The input power to the MPGuino should be 12V that is on all the time.

(Input power has a diode drop then a regulator so input voltage needs to be 8V or greater.)

Or are you looking to power something else that is +5V fed from my MPGuino board?
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