Voltage question

[Ryanishere]

If i am using a screen that runs of 12 volts but the playstation runs of 7.2 volts, what sort of batteries do i use, and or how would i get it to work, sorry if this sounds a bit noobish but i just can't figure it out

thanks for any help.

 

[R00man]

Most likely the screen can be powered off of the 7.2 volts from the playstation because that voltage probably goes into a 7805.

 

[Ryanishere]

so you're saying that the screen can be powered off 7.2v, if thats so should i get 7.2 volt batteries?

 

[R00man]

I am no expert with the playstation but yes i think so wait for someone else to conform.

 

[XCVG]

You can try that, but your screen might need 12V to run, I had one like that a while back. The PSone (I'm assuming it's the small PSone) uses a 7805 to regulate power. It'll take the 12V but it'll get awfully hot. Your best bet is probably to get a PTH08080 or similar and replace the 7805 with it, as it will not have the same problem. Alternatively, you could step down the power with a 7808 before it goes to the PSone, but that's very inefficient.

 

[zeturi]

You can still use 7.4v batteries if that's all you have, just a use a step up regulator to supply the screen with the 12v if it requires it.

 

[Joeyjoe9876]

try running the screen with 7.4v to see if it can run on that. if not just get a step up regulator