More low hanging fruit

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This looks pretty simple but I wanted to try it

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I did not find a 7505 but I did have a 7808ct so I hooked it up and went with it

Looks like I forgot about having the capacitor close 

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And the predictable results (I hope  )

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It still was an eye opener seeing DC voltage appear at the output before the minimum input level

I wondered if the results might be wacked without a load resistor

Also at the end I felt the metal tab with my hand but it wasn't hot


Next I have to add some resistors and do some more stuff

Hmm now I hope these results agree with the data sheet 

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Those numbers look good.  It will have some output voltage below minimum input spec, it just won't be super consistent and also will be well below your desired 8v output.

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Yes sir thanks always nice to hear from

DA BIG BOSS