I have used a 3 terminal regulator configured as a current regulator. Worked well. D On 23 February 2010 20:31, YES NOPE9 wrote: > I bought some cheepo $2 laser pointers at MicroCenter. =A0I am planning > to replace the 3 button batteries with a 5V supply. =A0Will I have to > current limit the supply ? > Gus -- = http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist