"James" wrote in message
news:nS6lf.13766$5V1.2082@trnddc02...
how do i know if they are in series?


"Dan Hollands" wrote in message
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"James" wrote in message
news:Md4lf.1280$Oq3.940@trnddc05...
Hi,

anyone know what kind of ac/dc adapter i would need to hack this into
letting me plug it into a wall insted of using batteries?
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search
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Since it uses 4 1.5v batteries - they are probably in series making them
a nominal 6Vdc

I believe a 5V dc supply would work fine but I would take a look at the
way the batteries are installed to make sure they are in series.

Dan

Dan Hollands
1120 S Creek Dr
Webster NY 14580
585-872-2606

www.QuickScoreRace




If the plus terminal of one battery is connected to the minus terminal of
the next for all 4 batteries they are in series. If you have a volt meter
you can measure the voltage at the point where the batteries connect to the
unit and you should measure 5 to 6 volts.
If you can't figure it out to do this you may want to reconsider taking the
unit apart and reworking it.


Dan

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Dan Hollands
1120 S Creek Dr
Webster NY 14580
585-872-2606

www.QuickScoreRace.com