Im unsure of the current requirements........ the circuit is quite simple, it will just be an encoder chip with an infra red led attached for transmission
Im unsure of the current requirements........ the circuit is quite simple, it will just be an encoder chip with an infra red led attached for transmission
A 78L05 should be fine, but ensure that you have a good size electrolytic on the supply to the LED - these are often pulsed at high currents (often over an amp), and rely on a good short term power source - if the capacitor is too small the 78L05 could current limit.