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What component do I need to reduce 9v to 2.4v?

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Hi,
Using kipkays idea I want to make a laser that can run on a 9v power source from a Mindstorms NXT so that I can make a robot that can pop balloons.

How would I convert the 9v input to a 2.4v Output?


Thanks in advance,
John ;)
 





That circuit was designed for a minimum of 6 volts. It will take up to as much as 30 volts I believe, and still regulate a diode nicely.
 
It will need cooling at higher voltages though, as it is a linear power source and will convert the excess voltage into heat. At 9 volts / 200 mA it's probably okay for intermittent use, but you should consider a heatsink for continuous operation.
 
that sounds too complicated for me... is there a way to convert 3v from 2AA batteries to 2.4v that is simpler
 
What's complicated? Just build DDL's circuit, or the driver i posted in this section and make sure to keep the LM317 or transistor cool by applying a little heatsink.

Current sources don't care about input voltage, as long as they have a place to dump the heat.
 
Oh crap, that sounds hot!

Think I need to fire up my RCX and get some burning to be done.

I will order 3 senkat-GB-diodes...hopefully if all survive I will have the Predador-Bot with three "lights" in a triangle :) :) :)
 
idiotjohny said:
that sounds too complicated for me... is there a way to convert 3v from 2AA batteries to 2.4v that is simpler
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I really suggest building the curcuit in the links members gave to you, but if you want 2.4v from batteries just use rechargables, 2 AA rechargeables will put out 2.4v
 
You could use 4 AA batteries but you will fly through batteries, 2 CR123's work the best since they can be recharged and take up alot less space thant 4 AA's.
 
4 AA batteries will really not work well with Daedal's circuit..even 4 E2 lithiums would be questionable, as would 2 CR123's.

As you suggest, 2 RCR123's are a decent choice. Since they are rechargeable, the voltage for 2 RCR123's will be 8.4 volts off of the charger, and quickly drop to a comfortable 7.5 volts, and slowly discharge from there.
 
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