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Can I use a 5v adapter for 12v?

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PLace two resistors in series with the 2nd resistor value (5/7) of the first resistor value. Place the resistors between 12v and ground and then you will get 5v at the point between them. This is a very crude way of doing it. It is unregulated so the voltage out will be dependent of voltage in.

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