Re: TI-H: Indiglo (and other EL) backlighting

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Subject: Re: TI-H: Indiglo (and other EL) backlighting
From: Tobias Rathje <rathje@cybernet.dk>
Date: Wed, 11 Dec 1996 09:03:45 +0100
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RedLionPA@aol.com wrote:
> 
> In a message dated 96-12-10 21:11:44 EST, Greg Hill wrote:
> 
> << The inverter package
>  <<is about 1x.5x.75 inches, with 3 pins sticking out the bottom. I
>  <<seriously doubt it would be possible to fit an inverter inside the TI,
>  <<however, it shouldn't be too difficult to install a jack or other
>  <<connector to pass the DC out to supply the inverter, and the AC back
>  <<into the TI to power the EL panel. >>
> 
> no crticism here, but Why not use another battery (such as a 9V) if you
> already have an external package this size.  This way, you wouldn't have to
> drill a hole in the TI and The TI's batteries would last longer.
> 

I agree with you that there is no space inside the calc to fit an
inverter. But i dont see the advantage in having a backlighted calc,
when you need another device connected in order to use it.

Tobias Rathje

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Re: TI-H: Indiglo (and other EL) backlighting

From: RedLionPA@aol.com