On Sun, 24 Sep 2006 23:11:04 +0100, David Bisset  
<david_bisset@btconnect.com> wrote:

> Unfortunately the limitation to 4v6 on P2 is real.
>
> The problem comes from the V7 output on the MAX1586
> Which turns out not to be a regulator (when you RTM properly) but a  
> switch,

Ah, oops - sorry :(

> This is fixed on E1 with an optional 3v0 LDO if you aren't using a  
> battery.

I take it ths is some teeny-tiny SC70 device?

> The red glow on the reset LED is also fixed on E1.

Super. I'll stick with my cheap&cheerful diode fix for the time being,  
seems like a tolerable patch, as long as the PC doesn't decide to stick  
5.5V out on the USB.

Steve