Topic: Will this work from my Nj3???

[bhtoque]

There hasnt been a issue with those?? Everytime I read about external power there is some sort issue

back to the 12v sla + adapter

I'm sure I posted this when we were talking about it on the terrapin board, but here it is again.

In tests, I got 18 hours of almost constant recording sla>creative's adapter. I started and stopped files and ran the headphones and backlight too. It also worked flawlessly for IT, GOTV, Berkfest and Moedown last summer.

The only time I had problems(or could cause a problem when testing) was when I switched from internals to external while the JB3 was running.

I'm not sure who has had what problem and if they were running the creative car adapter.

I might just be lucky, but I doubt it. (knocking on wood)

JAson

[bhtoque]

If all you want it for is to run the jb3, creative makes a car adapter for it that works sweet.

I've run mine off a 12v and 9.6v through it.

About $30 from buy.com at the time I got it.

JAson

Been thinking of going the car adapter route.  Obviously as a car adapter, it is expecting a 12v input.  But Jason, are you saying the car adapter works fine off a 9.6v RC battery?

It did not last very long. I don't remember the run-time test results, but it did work on both a ratshack 9.6v and 8 aa rechargeables. Of course 8 regular aa's would give you 12v too. I made a little project box with a batt sled in it and a female adaptaplug lead as an emergency power supply for any of my gear. Definately worth the $8 in parts.

JAson

[F.O.Bean]

yeah, ive done extensive testing w/ sla>wal-mart car adapter tyoo, and its worked flawlessly too

just seems to be the most reliable and logical way to get ALOT of power when needed

[hoobash]

I have test this again. I had the slow down issue then I deleted files and it worked fine

[Sanjay]

hopefully it works this seems like a nice alternative.  I saw once on a nomad messageboard that people had been using these for trips and such for quite awhile.... just for listening though not recording. 

[hoobash]

I wonder if I could use it to recharge my internal batteries. I would be very useful if it could. How long does it take to recharge batteries??

[Sanjay]

I wonder if I could use it to recharge my internal batteries. I would be very useful if it could. How long does it take to recharge batteries??

not sure, i jsut use my d sled that i tried to make into a battery box for that.  I regulated the circuits right but if it spikes it locks, but it makes a good charger

[hoobash]

The question is if I could charge the battery how long would it take?? Does it charge in real time 1 hour of charge =  1 hour of record time??? or is it faster?? I dont know becuase I just leave it pluged in when I am not using it

[Sanjay]

i believe that li-ion batts when plugged into a wall charge faster than they are used up, but im not sure of the ratio.