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BOE and BS2IC

CruxCrux Posts: 74
edited 2006-12-13 14:41 in BASIC Stamp
I want to know on what is the ideal current of the power supply for the BOE and also the maximum and same goes with the BS2IC


I want also 2 know if Parallax offer warranties for these items mentioned. I just bought Discovery Kit,Im from the Philippines and I spent a heck of my stash already.I want my investment secure.

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  • Ken GraceyKen Gracey Posts: 7,400
    edited 2006-12-12 13:32
    Dear Crux,

    5-15V input on the BOE and BASIC Stamp is fine. Of course we warranty our products, even from the Phillipines. To make it easier we have a good distributor in the Phillipines, too.

    Ken Gracey
    Parallax, Inc.
  • allanlane5allanlane5 Posts: 3,815
    edited 2006-12-12 15:47
    The BS2 needs about 5 mA for it to work. The BOE has a prototyping area, and you may want to control a servo at some point. The 'best' supply I've used is 6 volts DC at 900 mA. Putting a supply on that will give you more than 1000 mA would be overkill.

    You can get 6 or 7.2 volt supplies at 300 mA -- but if you try to use a servo, you may exceed that 300 mA.
  • Bruce BatesBruce Bates Posts: 3,045
    edited 2006-12-12 16:11
    Crux -

    Just for the record, here is the information on the Parallax Distributor in the Philippines:

    PHILIPPINES

    APEXS, Inc.
    Applied Expert Systems
    EGI City by the Sea· Suite 311 & 312,
    Maribago, Lapu-lapu City, Cebu·· 6015 Philippines
    Phone: (6332) 4952106 or (6332) 4952545·
    Fax: (032) 233-0835
    Web: www.apexvalue.com
    Email: apexsinc@skyinet.net, apexsinc@mozcom.com

    Regards,

    Bruce Bates
  • CruxCrux Posts: 74
    edited 2006-12-13 03:14
    So if we plug a 1000mA power supply will it wreck the BOE?

    Also about the warranty,how long is it?
  • Tom WalkerTom Walker Posts: 509
    edited 2006-12-13 14:30
    Crux,
    Remember, Voltage is the "pushed" thing and is important from a power supply as far as "blowing things up". Current is a "pulled" thing...your circuit determines how much it needs and you power supply will need to supply that much. In short, your power supply cannot "force" current into your project, so the amp rating on your supply doesn't come into play....unless it's too small...

    Just make sure that the voltage is within spec and your polarity is correct and you should be OK...

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  • Ken GraceyKen Gracey Posts: 7,400
    edited 2006-12-13 14:41
    Crux,

    For you, I'll make it "forever" for your first BS2/BOE. Just save this e-mail.

    The key consideration is to simply get started with your BASIC Stamp. Everything will fall into place once you're underway and blowing up your module will become a worry of the past. Use our books to get started and you should be safe.

    Ken Gracey
    Parallax, Inc.
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