Quote: Originally Posted by theshadow27 Guys you're all going overboard on the "step down converter." It's not hard. 5 volt
linear regulator, i.e. http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...ductId=2062 599 They come up to 5 amp capacity. Simple to hook up, 3 wires (+12 in, +5 out, ground). Add a cap before and after and you're golden. It's all explained in the datasheet:...