The post states that you should consider adding a capacitor to smooth out the voltage and points out that you should add a heat sink for higher draw applications. For serious apps, adding a seperate power supply and tapping the AC (before or after the transformer) is the way to go.
We're driving a LED with the thing - Very low current draw (like 25 to 50ma) No prolem for a 1.5amp rated lm7805 without a heat sink.
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The post states that you should consider adding a capacitor to smooth out the voltage and points out that you should add a heat sink for higher draw applications. For serious apps, adding a seperate power supply and tapping the AC (before or after the transformer) is the way to go.
We're driving a LED with the thing - Very low current draw (like 25 to 50ma) No prolem for a 1.5amp rated lm7805 without a heat sink.
Your comment should help clarify issues for people with questions.