Topic: SIMA "Jb3 AC/DC adapter"

[slightlys]

SO does this little Sima box  have the same kind of female plug on it that the creative powersupply has so you can use the second half of the creative power supply cord right into the JB3??? I realize this is confusing!

[momule]

yes .
And it is three prong instead of two prong like the Adpta plug from Radio shack so you cant put it together wrong   
take it out of the box , find the plug that fits the jb3 , switch it to 5v , and your ready to go.

[slightlys]

so basicallly you could chop off the AC adapter end,(that plugs into the wall of course.) wire a battery connector to the wires set the box to 5V. and kazaam Instant remote power for your JB3?

[momule]

the Sima box includes a Wall adapter that plugs into the Voltage regulator Box and a Cigarette adapter so you can either plug the wall adaptor into the box or the Cigg adaptor use it in the field or at your house if you dont have the original Creative adapter.

[Lester Flatts]

Just wondering since I can't seem to find any info.  What is the difference between the SUP-1 and the SUP-2?  They both look identical and was wondering if both will work with the JB3 or just the SUP-1.

I think the only diff is the SUP-2 has one more adaptatip (7) than the SUP-1 (6.)  I have the SUP-2, and I think that's it.

[Lester Flatts]

so basicallly you could chop off the AC adapter end,(that plugs into the wall of course.) wire a battery connector to the wires set the box to 5V. and kazaam Instant remote power for your JB3?

Don't chop anything!  Just get the Sima box and you're good to go.

[slightlys]

so basicallly you could chop off the AC adapter end,(that plugs into the wall of course.) wire a battery connector to the wires set the box to 5V. and kazaam Instant remote power for your JB3?

Don't chop anything!  Just get the Sima box and you're good to go.

I was thinking to make a remote power source just thinking how to attach a battery the easiest? but I guess if I wire up a 9.6v RC Batt to a female lighter adapter than I can just plug in the  provided cigg plug on the Sima box

[momule]

I was thinking to make a remote power source just thinking how to attach a battery the easiest? but I guess if I wire up a 9.6v RC Batt to a female lighter adapter than I can just plug in the  provided cigg plug on the Sima box

and still be able to charge your Jb3 in the car on the way to the next town 
Or pass it Onto another user if your Gear happens to change .

Happy friday ..
Nick

[hzgone]

Couple questions.  I picked up the sima universal adapter set it for 5v and plugged in my jb3 which i have running through a sla 6v 12ah with a cig adapter on it running through the sima adapter.  Question is my jb3 acts really weird, slow reacting and it will not shut down with the sla plugged in.  Anyone else had this happen.  Another question with the sima set at 5v 1.9ah or 4.2v 2.0ah the jb3 asks for 2.4ah 5v, which do you think is better?

[momule]

Couple questions.  I picked up the sima universal adapter set it for 5v and plugged in my jb3 which i have running through a sla 6v 12ah with a cig adapter on it running through the sima adapter.  Question is my jb3 acts really weird, slow reacting and it will not shut down with the sla plugged in.  Anyone else had this happen.  Another question with the sima set at 5v 1.9ah or 4.2v 2.0ah the jb3 asks for 2.4ah 5v, which do you think is better?

never had any sorta slow reaction or anything out of the ordinary. also run the wallyworld version aswell and it has never given me probs aswell and it runs at 4.5v 2.0ah .. I ran the sima box for testing before I posted witha couple jb3's just to sorta or QC if before posting.. I honestly have had no prob's whatsoever Or I wouldnt have posted anything about it..

a +t , Hope ya get the bug fixed..
Nick

[hzgone]

+T for all the info.  I haven't done any real testing yet i just finished everything up yesterday and was just playing around with it.  I'll test it out and let you know will also post some pictures.

[Burnt]

Couple questions.  I picked up the sima universal adapter set it for 5v and plugged in my jb3 which i have running through a sla 6v 12ah with a cig adapter on it running through the sima adapter.  Question is my jb3 acts really weird, slow reacting and it will not shut down with the sla plugged in.  Anyone else had this happen.  Another question with the sima set at 5v 1.9ah or 4.2v 2.0ah the jb3 asks for 2.4ah 5v, which do you think is better?

You mention you are using a 6v sla, I thought to do what you are doing you need to use a 12v version.  Something about not enough of a voltage difference in a 6v to be able to step down properly to what the JB3 needs.  You should try switching to a 12v that should fix your problems.  I myself use the sima and have had no problems using it with a 9.6v RC battery (with the SUP-1 set at 5v).

[momule]

good call burnt..

I have not tested the sima with 6v. I use only 12v SLA at this point.
I would suggest as they said try using a 7.2v or higher battery and see if it dont fix your prob..

[hzgone]

sounds good thanks for the info.  How much time should i get out of it if i use a 9.6 rc batt

[Brian Skalinder]

How much time should i get out of it if i use a 9.6 rc batt

Depends on the capacity if your battery.  Find out the capacity (noted in AH or mAH) of your battery (it should be clearly labelled), identify the current draw of your gear (if only the JB3, check the FAQ) and then check the Archive | Remote Power forum for how to estimate your run-time.