> - Lack of decoupling capacitors.(reasonably common)

This is probably the case. Can your linear regulator handle the 24V to
5V conversion? Might need a heat sink. Also provide proper decoupling
caps on both sides of the regulator. A typical 7805 datasheet suggests
0.33uF on the input side and 0.1uF on the output side.

-Scott
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