Lindy Mayfield wrote:
> I found today lying around (and scavenged) a phone charger that reads
> on it:  Output 5.0v DC 1.7A.
>
> Can I use this as a power supply to my breadboards for simple
> projects, Pics and other testing, etc?

Maybe.  A charger is not the same thing as a power supply, and the meaning
of the ratings can be different.  In the case of the charger, the votage
rating may apply only when a battery is connected.  If it's a "smart"
charger, it may do all manner of strange things depending on load and over
time.  In your case, dumber is better.  Test it and see.


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