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Old 05-May-07, 08:56 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Default Re: LCD Project

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Originally Posted by carbongraphite
how many batteries does this thing run on? if it runs on 4 AA cells you can try sticking rechargeables in it and if it works it will run on 5 volts since rechargeable batts are 1.2 volts each.


Good call, I just looked it up and it does take 4 x AA cells. The DC input may be regulated separately though, so if you try feeding 5v and it doesn't work try running a couple leads to the battery contacts.
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