Re: TI-H: AC adaptor
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Re: TI-H: AC adaptor
>TI>I'm trying to build an AC adaptor for my 85. I have an adaptor that
>outputs
>TI>6V DC (which is what the 6 AAA batts output) but it outputs that at (I
>think
>TI>300mA. How do I reduce that to the level that the calc needs? I've tried
>TI>hooking it to my calc by connecting the leads directly to the battery
>TI>terminals. It will turn on and not lose the memory, but the screen is
>TI>totally "lit up". Even at the lowest contrast level, you can't see
>anything
>TI> I need to put in something to reduce the amps, but I'm not sure what.
>
> If it's a multi-adapter, set it to 4.5 volts.. that's how I use
>mine..
>
>Zarquon
>Sysop of Imperial Realm (410) 799-8616
>http://members.tripod.com/~Zarquon/ zarquon@gaianet.net
NO. First the 85 uses 4 not 6 AAA batteries, and at 1.2 volts each that
adds up to a total of 4.8 volts. So, that's the reason 4.5 volt adapters
work. They're close enough.
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