@Noobman: I noticed the LM7805 getting superhot fast but I read that this happens as a result of the difference between regulator and usb output and accepted it.
I actually measure 4.61V at the legs of the regulator, so Im not sure if it fried itself over time in normal use of if it took an extra hit when I fried the chip.
I get 5.03V from the USB cable and when I disconnect the USB I only get 2.5V (that seems totally of) on the regulator pins, so looks like I need to replace the LM7805.
Is there a stronger alternative to it which wont get is hot? Or is it more likely that some blown capacitors are causing this low voltage?
@Traumflug: time to get an oscilloscope :)
I actually measure 4.61V at the legs of the regulator, so Im not sure if it fried itself over time in normal use of if it took an extra hit when I fried the chip.
I get 5.03V from the USB cable and when I disconnect the USB I only get 2.5V (that seems totally of) on the regulator pins, so looks like I need to replace the LM7805.
Is there a stronger alternative to it which wont get is hot? Or is it more likely that some blown capacitors are causing this low voltage?
@Traumflug: time to get an oscilloscope :)