David-

Thank you for your information about the laptop power rig. But our problem is 
we have to use eight USRPs as our nodes in our experimentation, and we do not 
have so many laptops, so do you know how to get 110-220 voltage input for our 
computers when testing outside? Thank you!

Bill




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From: David Burgess <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Bill Stevenson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, December 1, 2008 6:59:00 PM
Subject: Re: [Discuss-gnuradio] testing outside building with our USRPs

Bill -

I got a laptop power rig designed for automotive and air travel and then I 
wired a cigarette-lighter-style socket to the battery.  You can get everything 
you need for that at any autoparts store.

Also remember that a lead-acid battery runs anywhere from 12-14 volts depending 
on its charge state.  If you charge in place, you should also be aware that 
some chargers might run up to 16 volts or more in some modes, so know your 
equipment before you try it.  (But if you don't need continuous operation, you 
don't need to charge in place.)

-- David



On Dec 1, 2008, at 3:23 PM, Bill Stevenson wrote:

David -
 
Thank you, I understand it! But how did you get your computer powered when you 
were doing experiment outside? The laptops in our lab are very limited. Thank 
you!
 
Bill




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From: David Burgess <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Bill Stevenson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: discuss-gnuradio@gnu.org
Sent: Monday, December 1, 2008 12:02:39 PM
Subject: Re: [Discuss-gnuradio] testing outside building with our USRPs

Bill -

I've done this with a 12v deep cycle battery and a good quality 12-6 DC-DC 
converter.  We ran off-grid for a week like that, recharging the battery in 
place as needed with whatever power sources were handy.

-- David



On Nov 30, 2008, at 7:20 PM, Bill Stevenson wrote:

Hello, all!

We are utilizing USRPs to test the transmission range under some certain 
circumstances, say different modulation schemes. We are planning on testing the 
range outside, say in a football field since that condition is similar to the 
free space environment. 

But how can we get power for USRPs when we are testing outside? Could anybody 
tell me a decent way to power USRPs up without connecting the power cable to 
the extension board inside the building? What kind of batterypack can we use 
for the USRPs if battery is doable? Thanks a lot!

Bill 


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