Objective: I want to use an existing plug in ac power supply to power a battery operated device.
The plug in ac power supply is from an old Linksys router that I no longer use. The power supply has the following specs.
Input: 120VAC 50hz
Output: 12VDC 1,000mA
The battery operated device normally runs on 4 AA Batteries.
Do I need to know the amount of amperage the battery device draws while its at 6V(4 x 1.5v) in order to determine if a 6v voltage regulator can be used?
Any advice on making this work? Capacitor(s) needed? Heat sink needed?
Thanks
The plug in ac power supply is from an old Linksys router that I no longer use. The power supply has the following specs.
Input: 120VAC 50hz
Output: 12VDC 1,000mA
The battery operated device normally runs on 4 AA Batteries.
Do I need to know the amount of amperage the battery device draws while its at 6V(4 x 1.5v) in order to determine if a 6v voltage regulator can be used?
Any advice on making this work? Capacitor(s) needed? Heat sink needed?
Thanks