Hi all not sure if this is the write place to post this question but here goes.
i wanted to power my playstation 2 from my car so i decided to use the adjustable lm388 the 5amp version the k metal package type anyway i got it to run at exactly 8.5volts which is the required voltage and the current drain was between 2-2.5 amp when the ps2 was running but and heres the big but bearing in mind i used an ali box to mount the reg to within a minute the actual ali box got so hot that u couldnt touch it
this also happens with the 3 pin package as well , so can some advise me on what i have done wrong or how i can rectifier the heat/ current problem , ive done abit of reading up and as far as i can tell the difference between vin and vot is converted into wattage ( heat).
I need help lol
tanx guys, scott
i wanted to power my playstation 2 from my car so i decided to use the adjustable lm388 the 5amp version the k metal package type anyway i got it to run at exactly 8.5volts which is the required voltage and the current drain was between 2-2.5 amp when the ps2 was running but and heres the big but bearing in mind i used an ali box to mount the reg to within a minute the actual ali box got so hot that u couldnt touch it
I need help lol
tanx guys, scott