steve@tla.co.nz wrote:
>>We got as far as 6A output before running out of 12V input supply (at
>>his place, 2A at my place, which is the basis of the page)
> 
> 
> Just add a lead-acid capacitor. Very handy for these situations.
> 
> Steve.

Exactly what I do when I need tens of amps for a while. You can get 
"7Ah" (yeah right) UPS batteries through eBay pretty cheap. Just float 
them at 5-10mA when not in use.

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