Osgeld, thanks!
zoomkat, neat, I'll give that a try!
Edit:
I tried using a diode (replaced the red wire in image). The voltage went from 5.01V to 4.95V. Would the capacitors have anything to do with that. Also, then I wouldn't be able to use the 5.7V with the Arudino, right?
The image is just a generalization of how the circuit is laid out.
Thanks,
-BBX
