> I put it next to a heatsink, but not tightly coupled, as it is isolated.

Whether this is OK depends on what you mean by "tightly coupled". As I noted
before - at 500 mA you will dissipate about 4.5 watts in the 7805. This is
FAR too much for no heatsink but does not require an especially large one.


        RM

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