Electrical Question.
I am by no means an electrical person when I decided I wanted to do this project but now that I am started on it I want to finish it.
I recently bought a Binary clock that I was under the impression was a battery powered clock but much to my amazement ... it wasn't. However, I wanted/needed it to be. So here is my way of thinking on how to get it so I can use a battery for it, if there is a easy way please buy all means tell me. =)
Here is what is printed on the plug -
Plug in class 2 transformer
model no:A9-159
Input: 120V 60HHz 5w
Output: 9VAC 150mA
1) Buy a <a href='http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&product%5Fid=273-1770' target='_blank'>AC to DC power adapter</a> and <a href='http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?cookie%5Ftest=1&catalog%5Fname=CTLG&product%5Fid=273-1745' target='_blank'>9V battery extension</a>
2) Dismantle the AC to DC power adapter and remove the plug in prongs.
3) Replace the prongs with a plug that fits into AC.
I am not sure if I there is an easier way or if I am doing it wrong so if you have anything to say, say it.
I recently bought a Binary clock that I was under the impression was a battery powered clock but much to my amazement ... it wasn't. However, I wanted/needed it to be. So here is my way of thinking on how to get it so I can use a battery for it, if there is a easy way please buy all means tell me. =)
Here is what is printed on the plug -
Plug in class 2 transformer
model no:A9-159
Input: 120V 60HHz 5w
Output: 9VAC 150mA
1) Buy a <a href='http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&product%5Fid=273-1770' target='_blank'>AC to DC power adapter</a> and <a href='http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?cookie%5Ftest=1&catalog%5Fname=CTLG&product%5Fid=273-1745' target='_blank'>9V battery extension</a>
2) Dismantle the AC to DC power adapter and remove the plug in prongs.
3) Replace the prongs with a plug that fits into AC.
I am not sure if I there is an easier way or if I am doing it wrong so if you have anything to say, say it.
Comments
It is a binary clock (from thinkgeek) that I like a lot. Also a AC to DC adapter would still need wriring.