Im making a portable USB charger. I have my circuit
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So basiclly, I got a 5v+ regulator, a battery snap, a red LED and a female USB socket.
I have everything hooked up, and I connected my 5v reg. to my battery, and from the regulator I connected the female USB socket. I got a steady 4.97 volts from that(almost perfect) but then when I add the LED, the volts drop to around 2.80. How can I fix this? I dont get it...
Any help would be great, I need this by christmas.
Sorry if its confusing, I just started this stuff and Im only 14.
**broken link removed**
So basiclly, I got a 5v+ regulator, a battery snap, a red LED and a female USB socket.
I have everything hooked up, and I connected my 5v reg. to my battery, and from the regulator I connected the female USB socket. I got a steady 4.97 volts from that(almost perfect) but then when I add the LED, the volts drop to around 2.80. How can I fix this? I dont get it...
Any help would be great, I need this by christmas.
Sorry if its confusing, I just started this stuff and Im only 14.