5 12V to 8V DC converter using 7808 regulator IC

12V to 8V DC converter using 7808 regulator IC jpg
8V regulator schematic

This simple converter project uses 7808 IC to convert 12V dc from a battery to 8V DC. This converter also can be made even only one component, the 7808 regulator. Converter can produce a maximum current of 1.5A (with heatsink) at 8V from an input of 11V to 25V. C= 220uF electrolytic capacitor rated 25V, and you can replace the output capacitor with higher value (the higher the better). LM7808 pins is shown below.
7808 pinout
Note: You can remove the capacitors if you are using a well regulated DC supply or a battery.

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