As already said: what is written on the power adaptor is one thing, what it
delivers in practice is another.
So first you should measure the output voltage of the adaptor.
Second you should carefully try to connect your Newton having an application
running, which shows the charging curent (and voltage) like Avi's Backdrop
battery statistic.
If the current stays below 1.5 Amps or better below 1.2 Amps, it is safe to
use the adaptor. If not, you should disconnect the adaptor as soon as
possible.
Johannes
> -----Original Message-----
> From: newtontalk-bounce_at_newtontalk.net
> [mailto:newtontalk-bounce_at_newtontalk.net]On Behalf Of Donald Wilson
> Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2002 5:22 AM
> To: newtontalk_at_newtontalk.net
> Subject: Re: [NTLK] Power Adapters
> Radio Shack has a car adapter that will do 7.5V @ 1.5A (or so).
> I'm wondering if it will work...the back of the Newt says 7.5V 1.2A.
> Anyone have a clue? I don't want to fry My newt.
> If the power plug is fried, doe sthe Newt continue to work off batteries?
> ~Donald
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