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Originally Posted by BrianG
So, let me get this straight; you are going to chain 7 diodes to get around a 5v drop (7v result)? Why not just use the 12v line as + and the 5v line as the - and be done with it? The diodes work good to bleed off a little voltage, but when you are getting to those levels, there are better ways.
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No ground?
It's a metal controller on a metal surface..
I hooked it up before, and got some sparks.