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Title: Another great 9V Li-Ion battery source
Post by: Diamond_D on July 16, 2006, 11:40:20 PM: http://www.batteriesplus.com/p-33195-nuon-universal-portable-dvd-li-ion-battery.aspx

I was searching for a 9V for my new UA-5 and needed to buy it in person, as I had to have it within 24 hours, and was resigned to buying one at RS for $80 or so, until I found this. I was really surprised to see that this chain had 3 locations in the Triangle area, only one location had this battery in stock though.

5400 mAh, I recorded a 2 hour show on Saturday and all 4 LEDs are still lit. Worked like a charm, comes with AC and DC chargers. You might have to mention the online price of $39.99 but if you do, they'll honor it. Good deal!
Title: Re: Another great 9V Li-Ion battery source
Post by: Gizby on August 01, 2006, 05:36:39 PM: So let's say I buy this. Do I still need to build the cable to attach it to the UA-5? If so, well, I have the electrical knowledge of a chipmunk, so could I pay someone on these boards to build me such a cable?
Title: Re: Another great 9V Li-Ion battery source
Post by: twatts (pants are so over-rated...) on August 01, 2006, 06:10:09 PM: Quote from: Gizby on August 01, 2006, 05:36:39 PM
So let's say I buy this. Do I still need to build the cable to attach it to the UA-5? If so, well, I have the electrical knowledge of a chipmunk, so could I pay someone on these boards to build me such a cable?

If you buy the parts and mail them to me, I will make you the cable for free. All you have to do in return is send me some copies of your first "good" tape.

Terry
Title: Re: Another great 9V Li-Ion battery source
Post by: Diamond_D on August 01, 2006, 06:16:08 PM: if you really want piece of mind, mail them to Terry... but this explains everything you need to connect the battery to the UA-5

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=20671.0
Title: Re: Another great 9V Li-Ion battery source
Post by: Gizby on August 01, 2006, 07:04:36 PM: Quote from: Diamond_D on August 01, 2006, 06:16:08 PM
if you really want piece of mind, mail them to Terry... but this explains everything you need to connect the battery to the UA-5

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=20671.0
So that three piece setup, coupled with a DVD battery, would be all I need. Hmm, seems I could do that. Thanks.
Title: Re: Another great 9V Li-Ion battery source
Post by: Diamond_D on August 01, 2006, 07:25:23 PM: yup. It's ESSENTIAL that you get the polarity right on the UA-5 tip though. Make sure to check that photo about halfway down on the first page of that thread.
Title: Re: Another great 9V Li-Ion battery source
Post by: Chuck on August 01, 2006, 10:46:32 PM: The UA-5 is reverse polarity protected... right Harrison? ;)
Title: Re: Another great 9V Li-Ion battery source
Post by: twatts (pants are so over-rated...) on August 02, 2006, 12:44:18 AM: Quote from: Chuck on August 01, 2006, 10:46:32 PM
The UA-5 is reverse polarity protected... right Harrison? ;)

The UA5 is "reversed polarity", not sure if it has "protection"...

Terry
Title: Re: Another great 9V Li-Ion battery source
Post by: bluegrass_brad on August 02, 2006, 10:22:17 AM: THe UA-5 is protected, if you hook it up in reverse polarity it wont damage it, it just wont power up until it's connected in correct polarity. A simple thing that seems like everyone would do, but Apogee's will fry like an egg if hooked backwards. :P
Title: Re: Another great 9V Li-Ion battery source
Post by: Chuck on August 02, 2006, 12:19:02 PM: Quote from: bluegrass_brad on August 02, 2006, 10:22:17 AM
THe UA-5 is protected, if you hook it up in reverse polarity it wont damage it, it just wont power up until it's connected in correct polarity. A simple thing that seems like everyone would do, but Apogee's will fry like an egg if hooked backwards. :P

Yeah, me and Harrison found this out once at Red Rocks. It did put a scare through us though... :)
If you hook it up wrong it will survive!
Title: Re: Another great 9V Li-Ion battery source
Post by: Scooter on August 02, 2006, 12:27:31 PM: just to clarify for everyone... tip negative, sleeve positive
Title: Re: Another great 9V Li-Ion battery source
Post by: bluegrass_brad on August 02, 2006, 12:45:15 PM: Quote from: Scooter on August 02, 2006, 12:27:31 PM
just to clarify for everyone... tip negative, sleeve positive
qft