From: Johannes Wolf (mp2100_at_mail-gw.estec.esa.int)
Date: Mon Apr 04 2005 - 08:25:58 PDT
As I wrote already:
8 alkalines in series would mean 12V !!!
8 rechargeables would mean at least 9.6V !!
NEVER apply such voltages directly to your Newt!
With 9.6V and without recharging you might still be lucky that your Newt
survives, but definitely not at 12V!!!
Cheers
Johannes
> -----Original Message-----
> From: newtontalk-bounce_at_newtontalk.net
> [mailto:newtontalk-bounce_at_newtontalk.net]On Behalf Of Sonny Hung
> Sent: Monday, April 04, 2005 4:45 PM
> To: newtontalk_at_newtontalk.net
> Subject: Re: [NTLK] External Power Packs for Newtons
> 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...)
> Sonny Hung
> the Hung Family
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