| Ack. EE help needed, please... |
by McNutcase |
2005-06-17 13:48:12 |
my knowledge of how electronics work is sketchy at best. I'm in the fortunate position of having everything I need to use either side of the Atlantic being dual-voltage, dual-frequency, but my dearly beloved, being a US person, is less fortunate (danged parochial manufacturers!); only her laptop is OK with straight UK house current. Her Palm's charger is 120VAC, 60Hz, 58mA; my question is, once we've stepped the voltage down to its preferred flavourless level, will it be OK on our 50Hz cycle or will it flip out and go doolally?
Now you see why I like being in the UK; manufacturers actually admit that there are other electrical systems out there, and design to cope with them... and no, using my Palm's cradle isn't possible. I have a Tungsten C, and her Zire 21 doesn't do cradles, and probably wouldn't like the plug from my charger, even if I could get it reachable... |
|
[ Reply ] |
|
The difference between 50 and 60 Hz. is | by Peace_man | 2005-06-17 14:07:26 |
|
You're certain of that? | by McNutcase | 2005-06-17 14:10:52 |
|
For currents that low I wouldn't hesitate to | by Peace_man | 2006-11-19 12:55:59 |
|
OK, re-read. NOT a laptop, mate. A PDA. | by McNutcase | 2005-06-17 14:24:04 |
|
Palms still have voltage regulators, | by LionsPhil | 2005-06-17 16:36:51 |
|
It should also be noted (if obvious*) | by LionsPhil | 2005-06-17 16:44:04 |
|
IANAEE but I've had experience with overseas power | by ChuckAB | 2005-06-17 14:09:53 |
|
Thought of the local stores option. | by McNutcase | 2005-06-17 14:13:31 |
|
Here's a possibility ... | by ChuckAB | 2006-11-19 12:55:59 |
|
Looking at it, it appears to be... | by McNutcase | 2005-06-17 14:29:48 |
|
But it SAYS it's a charger, too! | by ChuckAB | 2005-06-17 14:32:32 |
|
Yeah, the USB supplies enough juice to get a charg | by McNutcase | 2005-06-17 14:35:52 |
|
Do you have a car adapter? Your cars ARE 12V right | by ChuckAB | 2005-06-17 14:38:19 |
|
That would be an idea, if I had a car. | by McNutcase | 2005-06-17 14:48:59 |
|
have a car owning friend you trust? (n/t) | by emlaabs | 2005-06-17 14:57:46 |
|
That would be hideously impractical. (n/t) | by McNutcase | 2005-06-17 14:58:22 |
|
Got a lead-acid battery, | by LionsPhil | 2005-06-17 16:41:56 |
|
That's rather surprising... | by Sterling_Ag | 2005-06-17 14:16:28 |
|
Yes, well, this didn't. | by McNutcase | 2005-06-17 14:21:01 |
|
Sorry, can't help you there... | by Sterling_Ag | 2005-06-17 14:23:57 |
|
Power conversion kits exist. | by RetiQlum2 | 2005-06-17 14:39:43 |
|
Are you sure about the designer? | by Elessar | 2005-06-17 14:46:12 |
|
D'oh! Your right. | by RetiQlum2 | 2005-06-17 14:52:51 |
|
... I thoroughly dispute C. | by McNutcase | 2005-06-17 14:52:03 |
|
You can't fight zealots with facts. (n/t) | by LionsPhil | 2005-06-17 16:39:21 |
|
And you would be referring to whom? | by Esteis | 2005-06-17 16:52:10 |
|
Simple, | by LionsPhil | 2005-06-17 17:01:56 |
|
Your average UK plug | by LionsPhil | 2005-06-17 17:14:41 |
