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    Basic Programming

    Some devices (Not many these days) don't have C++ compiler support for them. Having at least an understanding of assembly can help you debug tons of issues that could arise, especially with communication to hardware.
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    5V DC Power from 6V Rechargeable Pack

    Thanks for all the input, I'm definitely keeping it all in mind. As for me knowing basics, I do have help from a friend that's been doing electronics since the 80s for IBM and now works with me here. So he's been a great deal of help too.
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    5V DC Power from 6V Rechargeable Pack

    I think I'll go with this: http://www.hobby-hour.com/electronics/lm2576-step-down-switching-regulator.php And a battery like this: http://www.all-battery.com/li-ion1865074v2600mahbatterypcbmodulewith22awgbareleads.aspx It has schematics for the circuit I'm trying to make too.
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    5V DC Power from 6V Rechargeable Pack

    LP3853 looks like the way to go. The voltage drop was too unpredictable anyway. Thanks for the info. Edit: Finding a place to purchase one isn't as easy though.
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    5V DC Power from 6V Rechargeable Pack

    Actually, I might have found a better solution. 1N5401 diode seems to have a forward voltage drop of 1V, so I basically end up with 5V after the Diode, and since it's a diode, it can stop the batteries from being connected backwards anyway as a bonus :)
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    5V DC Power from 6V Rechargeable Pack

    I'm dealing with a circuit board that requires 5V DC power and can draw as much as 2 amps. I want to be able to supply this power with a rechargeable battery pack (Later a wall adapter to power it and charge the batteries). I'm not an advanced electronics engineer at all, very new to it. I...
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