Quote: Originally Posted by
2k1Toaster 
Also for the oher analogue inputs moving as well, if you connect a jumper between an inactive input, and ground (leave the +5v unconnected) this should solve this.
After I posted that I had a hunch as to that what is could have been, as I am an electronics person myself. Now I finally have a use for all those jumpers that I have laying around from comps/HD's, ect....
Quote: Originally Posted by
2k1Toaster As for the regulator, the more voltage it sees, the hotter it gets. It will shut itself off though if it gets too hot (meaning too much voltage). It is normal for it to get hot. It is safe for it to be powered from anything between 7v and 15v. At 7v, it is cooler than at 15v, but it works the same. Excess goes to heat.
I understand this as well, and at the time that I was testing it out, I was using a 15v supply to which when used in the car, I will be using a line off the 12v rail. With only +3volts more and only driving the leds, figured that it wouldn't get that hot..
Side question, what was the reason behind using a blue led for the power. Don't get me wrong the blue leds are cool looking, but at this point in time, eversince they came out just about everything is done using these now...and the WOW/COOL factor just isn't the same as it was a couple years ago?
Thanks for the brain kick, must go and dig up all those jumpers....I post my findings for anyone else wondering about why this was happening...