At 18:03 08-11-2002 -0800, you wrote:
>"Johannes Wolf" <mp2100_at_mail-gw.estec.esa.nl> wrote:
>
>(*snip*)
>
> > Thats why I had the idea to design an adaptor which matches
>perfectly to the
> > Newt and allows you to use any dc source from 8 to 40 Volts 1 A
>minimum.
>
>Um ... you did mean AC source, right? :o)
No. He meant DC. The only common AC-AC adapters you'll find now are for
desk fluoro lamps, and I wouldn't mess with them. 24VAC used to be common
for valve actuation, but has been largely replaced by 24VDC now.
> > This can be done using only one regulator chip and a few external
>parts.
> > I am currently in the phase of testing it.
>
>This sounds good ... but it looks like your charger won't handle the
>older Newts (OMP, 120, etc.). Any way to accomodate those users?
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