Re: [NTLK] External Power Packs for Newtons

From: Victor Rehorst (victor_at_newtontalk.net)
Date: Mon Apr 04 2005 - 07:48:53 PDT


Sonny Hung wrote:
> One question in regards to the Newton Booster Pack.
>
> Is this unit a straight forward design with just Eight AAA wired in
> series to the adapter plug without any electronics along the path as I
> assume? (I've not the time or desire to open the unit I just purchased
> so I would appreciate the knowledge of anyone who has gone down this
> path before...)

Yes, I believe it's just two sets of 4xAAAs wired in series, to provide 6V (as
opposed to all cells wired in series, which would provide 12V)

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