[bookport] Re: bookport improvements
- From: "Aman Singer" <aman@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 14 Dec 2004 17:27:08 -0500
Hi, Keith.
Let me thank you publicly for this idea. I have contacted the
manufacturer of this device, QCAvionix
http://www.qcavionix.com
and have purchased the device (not for the BP, though I daresay it
would work for that, but for another device I have which requires constant
battery power. I've also bought, from Radio shack, a 110 V to 12 V AC to DC
converter with a cigarette lighter jack. Therefore, I can plug the battery
eliminator into that adaptor, and that adaptor into the wall, and I should
have permanent power. You might consider doing this, instead of connecting
the battery straight to a transformer.
Thanks again.
Aman
-----Original Message-----
From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Keith Watson
Sent: December 13, 2004 2:50 PM
To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bookport] Re: bookport improvements
I was thinking about it this morning and wrote a note about it,
and after spending a bit of time looking on the web and talking
with some of the double e's around here I have found the
following possible solution for powering the bookport from 110
while my batteries are charging, or while I am laying in bed.
This solution unmodified is also a great idea for powering the
unit while on a road trip, if you can get the front seat that is.
So here it is.
http://www.mypilotstore.com/MyPilotStore/sep/2707 has a device
that will run devices requireing up to 4 double a's from a
cigarette lighter. Basically it's 3 straight through "shorting"
batteries and one battery that is cabled to some electronics
which let you step the voltage up or down between 3 and 12 volts.
Alone this is nice for car travel. What my electrical buddies
suggested was to purchase a 3V transformer and they would solder
up the wired battery for me. Thus I now have a 3 volt battery
eliminator. An off the shelf option would be much more
preferable, but in the meantime it's worth a discussion topic.
Keith
On 11:56 PM, Aman Singer wrote:
> Hi.
> I don't like the idea of any sort of proprietary battery pack, if I
> may say so. I think the use of standard batteries is one of the best
> features of the BP and, with chargers being relatively cheap now, I'll be
> glad to risk the battery contacts removing and reinserting batteries
rather
> than having a charging circuit in the unit if that circuit requires a
> special battery. Further, I think a charging circuit, even if it were
merely
> connected with the outside through terminals, would increase the weight
and
> complexity of the unit, which I don't think is desirable for something
that
> we can do ourselves relatively easily.
> Aman
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> On Behalf Of Richard Fiorello
> Sent: December 12, 2004 2:47 PM
> To: bookport
> Subject: [bookport] bookport improvements
>
> HI;
> I too like the concept of rechargeable batteries. Physical changes to the
> unit are more of a long term idea than software updates but I would like
to
> recharge the batteries while they are in the machine. If a plug is to
> bulky, perhaps a set of terminals for a drop in charger. Anyone have any
> thoughts as to affordable chargers? Many unrelated units I own come with
> their own battery pack and charger.
> Rich
>
>
>
>
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Keith Watson
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