First off, hello everyone. This is my first post and I've been searching for an answer for hours.
I'm pretty much an idiot when it comes to electronics and what the various components do. But this is not my first time poking around these parts even though this question may seem to state otherwise.
Anyway, let me try and explain what I am trying to do and hopefully someone can guide me.
I am trying to supply power to my garage door opener which takes a 9v battery to my motorcycle which outputs 13.x-12.x volts.
I've read a bunch of these same threads already and they mostly talk about using a LM7809. This sounds perfect but when i search mouser electronics it comes up with cross referenced items such as the
NTE1910. Basically what I need to know is, will this operate the same as a LM7809 would?
Also, I see some data sheets and forum users tell people to add capacitors to the IC to "clean" the voltage. How does one figure out the correct uF and volt rating?
I'm sorry if these questions seem so basic but I'm just being paranoid as I don't want to ruin any of my electronics.
Thanks to all who can help! I appreciate it.
-Dave