Adjustable Voltage Regulator

[GDub]

Found this looking around for some DIY Mod parts- http://www.amazon.com/Step-adjustable-switching-voltage-regulator/dp/B001GQ9RWO

Adjustable Voltage Regulator... if you had a way to monitor the voltage (digital display?) could be a cool mod waiting to happen.

[GDub]

Found this looking around for some DIY Mod parts- http://www.amazon.co...r/dp/B001GQ9RWO

Adjustable Voltage Regulator... if you had a way to monitor the voltage (digital display?) could be a cool mod waiting to happen.

Maybe something like this... http://www.electronics-diy.com/product_details.php?pid=505&name=70V%20PIC%20Voltmeter%20Amperemeter%20(Parts)

I know it's $40, I'm looking for something cheaper, but this is my general idea, this mod is already seeming too big...

[GDub]

Maybe something like this... http://www.electroni...meter%20(Parts)

I know it's $40, I'm looking for something cheaper, but this is my general idea, this mod is already seeming too big...

This is getting closer... http://shop.tuxgraphics.org/electronic/detail_dvmmodule.html

Here is a reference manual for it if you need more details... http://www.tuxgraphics.org/electronics/200903/three-digit-display.shtml

Looks quite a bit smaller, definitely much cheaper, the more I think about this I may just have to give it a go.

[Brian]

Oh, man. I really like that. May have to pick one up. I'll keep waiting to see what else you find.

[Burn]

I really am starting to beleive that variable voltage will be a huge thing in the next few months. Everyone in VT chat is probably sick of hearing about it but one of the main reasons I am infatuated with "the precious" mod is that it has an electronic touch sensor swith that is variable voltage.

A demo of the variable voltage can be found here:

http://theprecious.ro/home/history/

(the video is the 3rd listed on the page)

Regardless of what you think of this mod, I think the idea of variable voltage is a very cool one. 5 or 6v is probably a bit too much for me all the time. The idea of having it available to me at anytime is a real nice idea. I will follow up on this once my "precious" arrives.

[GDub]

I really am starting to beleive that variable voltage will be a huge thing in the next few months. Everyone in VT chat is probably sick of hearing about it but one of the main reasons I am infatuated with "the precious" mod is that it has an electronic touch sensor swith that is variable voltage.

A demo of the variable voltage can be found here:

http://theprecious.ro/home/history/

(the video is the 3rd listed on the page)

Regardless of what you think of this mod, I think the idea of variable voltage is a very cool one. 5 or 6v is probably a bit too much for me all the time. The idea of having it available to me at anytime is a real nice idea. I will follow up on this once my "precious" arrives.

That looks cool. I'm glad to see some good, new innovations. Not just bigger batteries and brighter colors like so many others seem to be doing lately. My only issue with "The Precious" is how do you accurately control your voltage?

[Burn]

That looks cool. I'm glad to see some good, new innovations. Not just bigger batteries and brighter colors like so many others seem to be doing lately. My only issue with "The Precious" is how do you accurately control your voltage?

I will give a full review and answer questions about it in a few weeks when I have it. However, from what I am told, it is dependent on how much of the sensor your finger covers.

If you read his future mod plans (called precious - u) he is coming up with ideas of how to put a menu on a VP so you can set the voltage precisely. Ideas have ranged from tapping the sensor to indicate a value to a usb adapter that you plug the device into that allows you to control it through a PC app. It's fun stuff to read up on.

[WillBlack]

Found this looking around for some DIY Mod parts- http://www.amazon.com/Step-adjustable-switching-voltage-regulator/dp/B001GQ9RWO

Adjustable Voltage Regulator... if you had a way to monitor the voltage (digital display?) could be a cool mod waiting to happen.

If were really considering such a device you'll need one that can supply more than 1A.

This is a 3A output version.

http://www.rcdude.com/servlet/the-1202/Dimension-Engineering-25-watt/Detail

[GDub]

If were really considering such a device you'll need one that can supply more than 1A.

This is a 3A output version.

http://www.rcdude.co...-25-watt/Detail

Thanks for the link Will, definitely a better fit for this idea.

[miatafrank]

Here's a more cost effective solution.

http://www.national.com/mpf/LM/LM1085.html#Overview