DIY-WB02 display

[Guy Hammer]

On Tue, 12 Mar 2002, rr wrote:

> Then switch to a 10 ohm 5 W resistor. With this resistor the
> circuit will voltage limit at 10.4 to 10.5 volts. The current will
> typically be ~1.05A.
> 
> In this mode the circuit may be left powered up indefinitely.
> The resistor will get hot, so be careful.

That's 11.03 watts through a 5 watt resistor?! I'll say it'll get hot!
Not sure I agree that it can be left powered up indefinitely.

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