12 VDC too much??

[JimG]

I have been experimenting with my new BS2 using a 9V battery but have a really nice 12 VDC wall-wart that I would like to use.· The question is, is this too much voltage or will the on-board regulator handle it properly?

Thanks,

Jim

[PJ Allen]

Is it a regulated output?· If not, then it's just a transformer, a rectifier bridge, and a capacitor.· Unloaded it well be 14-16V.· If you don't have a voltmeter to check it with, then you'd best not use it.· Or, throw caution to the wind.


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The site says 15V max...

I think that it'd be best to KNOW what you're about to do than guess and be sorry for it later.

[JimG]

It reads 14.22 volts with a very reliable Fluke voltmeter.· Do you think that is too much?· I realize these things are not that expensive but this one has a 1A output and I thought it would be enough to power almost anything I hang off of it.· But....I don't have any desire to burn up a brand new BS2 and BOE.

Jim

[Chris Savage]

Jim,

·· That should be fine.

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Chris Savage
Parallax Tech Support
csavage@parallax.com (mailto:csavage@parallax.com)

[JimG]

Thank you guys for your help.· I think this whole BASIC experimentation is going to be fun!·

I tried the transfprmer and all is well.· I look forward to more interaction in the future.

Jim