-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Diego Sierra wrote: > Hi! > > I remember I read some article, maybe on Elektor, maybe not, for a > circuit booster that allows to use just 4 AA rechargeable batts in a > holder for 6 AA, using the spare space for the circuitry. > > As I cannot find it now, does anyone who read it can tell me where was > it published?, or can suggest a link for another schematics or a booster > chip for this?. Better if it takes care of not to deplete the > rechargeable batts. > That sounds like a fairly simple boost regulator design. 4.8V input to 9V output (assuming you are trying to replace alkalines). If you want a simple, easy to use, DIP chip, take a look at the ADP1111--I've used it multiple times in the past and I'm not an expert on boost regulators. - -- Brendan Gillatt | GPG Key: 0xBF6A0D94 brendan {a} brendangillatt (dot) co (dot) uk http://www.brendangillatt.co.uk -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.7 (MingW32) iD8DBQFJcopNrlc7Stqch40RAmPUAJ9uai9eXwYo1wryPL6YFnrdOT5JLwCdGBRH FsQ3Lq8Otr65SgBRfEfcul8= =C3aw -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist