I need another 5volt drop

[5cardstud]

I followed these directions on the 5 volt AA box 3 battery mod to a tee, even did it two times checking every step of the way and it doesn't drop the voltage. Is there another way to drop from 7.2 volt (two 14500 batteries) to 5 volts without using that regulator? HELP I'm sure it's me but I can't get it to work.

 

[chc]

got any pictures of it? what regulator?

 

[Ez Duzit]

I followed these directions on the 5 volt AA box 3 battery mod to a tee, even did it two times checking every step of the way and it doesn't drop the voltage. Is there another way to drop from 7.2 volt (two 14500 batteries) to 5 volts without using that regulator? HELP I'm sure it's me but I can't get it to work.

Don't know what directions you are referring to, but if you're going to use two 14500's in a 3x AA box, and want 5v, why are you so against using a regulator? Because that's the only way to get exactly 5v from the very first vape, all the way up till the batteries need recharging. I'm just saying.

However, a resistor can also be used to drop the voltage. But two freshly charged 14500's are actually about 8.4v, not 7.2v. Also, if you use a resistor to drop voltage, it's not a consistent 5v. You might start out vaping somewhere around 5.5v and finish up around 4.5v. Just food for thought.

 

[5cardstud]

Ya, I just ordered 2 more regulators from Mad Vapes. I think I must of messed up this regulator or it was bad to start with. Even new parts are sometimes defective. You can't test each one you sell. It's not Mad Vapes fault if anyones it's mine anyway more on the way.