Stan@FourWheel
Senior Member
Seems like a lot of extra work just to power the thermostat ?
AA batteries are available most anywhere and last a LONG time.
Your installation does look nice though !
Good work !!
(for the average customer I would recommend getting a thermostat that will take 2 AA batteries, and off you go, quick, easy, simple, very effective). No need for making the installation any harder than it needs to be.
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used a kit to build a 12v to 3.3v step down circuit to power the thermostat from the camper battery. Basically, I installed the jumper, ignored the resistors, and replaced the included 7806 6v output chip with the new 3.3v output chip.
AA batteries are available most anywhere and last a LONG time.
Your installation does look nice though !
Good work !!
(for the average customer I would recommend getting a thermostat that will take 2 AA batteries, and off you go, quick, easy, simple, very effective). No need for making the installation any harder than it needs to be.
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used a kit to build a 12v to 3.3v step down circuit to power the thermostat from the camper battery. Basically, I installed the jumper, ignored the resistors, and replaced the included 7806 6v output chip with the new 3.3v output chip.