Re: -5V on IIgs

["bieling@terra.es" <bieling@terra.es>]

On Mar 4, 8:23 pm, Don Bruder <dak...@sonic.net> wrote:
>
> The "quick and dirty" method:
> Get a 7905 regulator (-5 volts regulated output - 78xx and 79xx series
> regulators are good to just under an amp)
>
> Wire the input of the regulator to ground. Wire the ground of the
> regulator to the +12V line. (hook it up to the supply "backwards") Now
> use the output to feed the -5V line.
>
> Presto!
>
> You can do the same, using a 7805 regulator wired normally - ground to
> ground, input to +12V, output to +5V line - for your +5 volt supply.
>

Excuse me Don, you want him to fry his gs or what ?
What you say would give +7v, not -5v !

Jorge.