[NTLK] Newton Power Adapters
"Piotrowski Paweł (Newton)"
newton at indigi.co.uk
Mon May 30 17:23:57 EDT 2016
Dan, I have 3 different power adapters:
- Apple Newton Power Adapter H2200 - 7V/0.5A
- VOLTEX - 7V/0.5A
- Apple Newton 9W Power Adapter H0165 - 7.5V/1.2A
I never meet 5V adapter. So, I’m still confused.
7V and 7.5V is not big difference. But 5V?
Best regards,
Pawel Piotrowski
NPDS Server: http://newton1.applenewton.co.uk (powered by Newton 2100)
NPDS Tracker Server: http://tracker.applenewton.co.uk:3680 (powered by Raspberry Pi)
On 30 May 2016, at 22:01, Dan <dan at dbdigitalweb.com> wrote:
> Yes and no. The 1x0 models CAN charge batteries, but only NiCad. There
> was a battery pack made with 4 normal AA cells with a metal band around
> it. This metal band pressed down a button in the bottom of the battery
> compartment which told the Newton that you had rechargeable batteries in
> it. It would then charge via a station it sat in and charged via two
> contact points at the bottom. Or via a plugged in 5V adapter.
>
> The reason for the difference for the 2x00 model is due to the ability
> to FAST charge. The 2x00 could fast charge the battery pack in a hour.
> Where as the 1x0 took several. You can run a 1x0 on the newer power
> adapter without any issue. Also a 2x00 can run on a older adapter,
> however if the battery pack is being charged it will charge very slowly
> in comparison.
>
> -Dan
>
> On 5/30/2016 10:45 AM, Piotrowski Paweł (Newton) wrote:
>> Thanks, Sylvain!
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On 30 May 2016, at 13:06, Sylvain Pilet <pilets at mac.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Pawel,
>>>
>>>
>>> The 7.5V AC adapter is for eMate/MP2000/MP2100
>>> The 5V is for 1x0 models (they do not recharge the batteries, and screen is more small)…
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Sylvain Pilet
>>>
>>> - A P P L E N E W T O N N P D S -
>>> - Apple Newton NPDS Server: http://message-pad.no-ip.org
>>> - Apple Newton NPDS Tracker: http://message-pad.no-ip.org:3680
>>>
>>> - A P P L E N E W T O N & M O R E -
>>> - http://message-pad.net
>>>
>>> Le 30 mai 2016 à 10:09, Piotrowski Paweł (Newton) <newton at indigi.co.uk> a écrit :
>>>
>>>> Hi!
>>>>
>>>> I’m trying build kind a multi-power supply for my 4 Newtons. It is obvious that power parameters are 7.5V and 1.2A DC.
>>>>
>>>> What I found on Newton FAQ:
>>>>
>>>> http://www.splorp.com/newton/faq/newton-faq-hardware.html#IIB7
>>>>
>>>> But some guy wrote that 5V and 400mA works fine… I’m confused. 5V is not enough, especially 400mA…
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Any ideas?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Best regards,
>>>> Pawel Piotrowski
>
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