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| Thread ID: 103844 | 2009-10-08 04:20:00 | replace D-batteries with DC pack | Mike (15) | PC World Chat |
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| 818060 | 2009-10-08 04:20:00 | My son got a new toy that takes 2x D-size batteries to run... is it possible (I assume it is) to somehow attach a DC pack to the battery connectors, and plug it in instead of using batteries? If I'm looking at DSE website or similar, what do I look for? Cheers, Mike. |
Mike (15) | ||
| 818061 | 2009-10-08 04:50:00 | My son got a new toy that takes 2x D-size batteries to run... is it possible (I assume it is) to somehow attach a DC pack to the battery connectors, and plug it in instead of using batteries? It can be done, I did a battery kitchen scale to run on DC. Does it already have a DC socket already? How are your soldering skills? :rolleyes: DSE code M9927 is probably the item you are after. |
bob_doe_nz (92) | ||
| 818062 | 2009-10-08 05:42:00 | Does it already have a DC socket already?no :) How are your soldering skills? :rolleyes:hmmm... haven't soldered in years... although its probably just like riding a bike :) DSE code M9927 is probably the item you are after.Was the one I was looking at today, just not sure about the watts and amps part of it... Cheers, Mike. |
Mike (15) | ||
| 818063 | 2009-10-08 05:47:00 | See if the toy has any power consumption ratings on it - that adaptor is probably ok, but it's worth checking just to make sure. If you don't mind it looking a bit dodgy, you can just use alligator clips to connect a DC power source to the toy. |
somebody (208) | ||
| 818064 | 2009-10-08 09:11:00 | Virtually any 3 volt DC plug-pack will supply a battery powered toy, but I'd look for a minimum load capacity of 150mA for comfort. You can find boxes of wall-warts in Sally shops, second hand shops and just about any place that sells junk. Voltage is usually not all that critical either, so anything between 3 volts and 4.5 volts out will do, they usually drop down from that on load anyway. There's no need to buy new unless the need is urgent or you just want a walk-in walk-out solution. Just make sure it is a DC supply as there are a few AC only types around, and don't use a lightweight cellphone charger, they are switching supplies and may not be suitable for your application. I keep a big box of them around for all those odd ideas and projects I dream up. Cheers Billy 8-{) |
Billy T (70) | ||
| 818065 | 2009-10-09 22:56:00 | Any body have a source for lots of these plug packs? A friend is wishing to move on from battery hens - - |
R2x1 (4628) | ||
| 818066 | 2009-10-10 04:15:00 | Any body have a source for lots of these plug packs? A friend is wishing to move on from battery hens - - I already said where to find them. You (or your friend) just have to get off your collective backsides and go look for them. If you can't be bothered looking, DSE have a universal supply on special at present for $27 and Jaycar have them from $36 to $48 depending on the load current load. I draw the line at spoon feeding.......... Cheers Billy 8-{) |
Billy T (70) | ||
| 818067 | 2009-10-10 05:29:00 | I draw the line at spoon feeding.......... What about having your leg pulled or pulleted :D |
PaulD (232) | ||
| 818068 | 2009-10-10 05:34:00 | These are chooks, spoons don't work. They have to use their peckers. Each chook shed has around 8,000 chickens (8 kilo-chooks or 8KC, KFC is a later stage) so saving a bit is essential if he is to move away from battery hens. Gas chooks perhaps? Solar hens? | R2x1 (4628) | ||
| 818069 | 2009-10-10 06:02:00 | Sorry, experiment canceled. He went to insert the plug for the first test chicken but the SPCA rep threw a wobbly and put the kibosh on the whole idea. They will have to cross the road if they want a charge. |
R2x1 (4628) | ||
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