Question Can I use these as custom regulators?

[DTronics]

So recently I was looking on aliexpress and saw these https://bit.ly/2wczPj4 and I was wondering if i could use them as Custom regulator?

 

[Stitches]

So recently I was looking on aliexpress and saw these https://bit.ly/2wczPj4 and I was wondering if i could use them as Custom regulator?

You can, but they have a horrible habit of melting themselves. Stick with the PTH08080s, they're the best option.

 

[DTronics]

when you say melt do you
literally mean melt

You can, but they have a horrible habit of melting themselves. Stick with the PTH08080s, they're the best option.

also where can i buy them

 

[Stitches]

when you say melt do you
literally mean melt


also where can i buy them

For the future, please don't double post like that. We have an edit button for a reason. As for the PTH08080s, I get them from here https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/PTH08080WAZT/296-26311-1-ND/2254959

There's a guide on how to use them here https://bitbuilt.net/forums/index.php?threads/custom-regulators-an-explanation-and-guide.754/

 

[cheese]

when you say melt do you
literally mean melt

Yes, they can easily get hot enough to melt themselves apart, especially at the loads the Wii puts them under, that's why we recommend to stay away from those

 

[DeoNaught]

They Heat up faster than a microwave dinner

 

[DTronics]

Just a quick question but are these http://uk.farnell.com/texas-instrum...c-dc-adj-smd-8080-8080/dp/1180200?st=pth08080 the same as the one's Stitches linked to and if not can I still use them.
I'm pretty sure they are I just wanted to confirm

 

[GingerOfOz]

Yep, those are the ones you want.

 

[DTronics]

Nice, thanks
Can't wait to get started now.