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charger
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lugnet.robotics.handyboard
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Date:
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Sun, 9 May 1999 19:48:56 GMT
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Original-From:
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FRED MARTIN <(fm2852@)saynotospam(chi.devry.edu)>
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I have an old 'wall wart' lying around. It has a rating of (12 vdc 1 amp
output).
i was wondering if i can use it on the handy board. the specs i read about
the handy board call for a 12v 500mAmp output. any response would be
appreciated.
FRED
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Message has 2 Replies:
 | | Re: charger
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| (...) In short, No. The charging cicuitry on the HB (especially the zap mode) is designed for a 500ma supply. People have had problems with 1 amp ones. Best, Duncan (25 years ago, 9-May-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
| | | Re: charger
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| (...) I'm relying on non-handyboard experience here, but I'm going to assume that's too much. One amp is a heavy load, and although there's a 5v regulator on the circuit, I'd guess that it's not rated for 1 amp (it may just run hot) and might not be (...) (25 years ago, 10-May-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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