It's in the instructions with the board. They did indicate the P3/SVGA could be powered from the K3, but it might shut down suddenly if it drew too much power and the resettable fuse in the K3 would open. It's too easy to crimp another PP and add a "M" DC connector. The old P3 power cord goes in the 'portable' bag.
So far, it's real nice but I think when a contest comes up, I'll add that real estate back to the computer for N1MM, and just use the old P3. Until they flush out the features, I need more area on the computer and not have two screens showing the same information. BUT IT'S REAL COOL!!!!! ...bill nr4c -----Original Message----- From: Mike K2MK [mailto:k...@comcast.net] Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 7:54 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA Hi Bill, Your comment about the 12V is the first I've heard that the P3 won't be able to be powered by the K3 12V output. Did the installation instructions specifically indicate that the P3 will require a separate power source or was that your decision? I can't find those instructions on the Elecraft webpage. 73, Mike K2MK nr4c wrote > > Well, it arrived today and I went to work and installed it. Instructions > are clear and the installation went well. Board install took about 10 > minutes or so. Most time spent making a new power cord for the P3 as the > new adapter increases the drain by 200 mA and now exceeds the 500 allowed > from the K3 12v out port. Now you must turn on the P3 manually, doesn't > seem to be controlled by the K3 anymore. > > First impressions: Well, I have an old HP monitor, and it works well at > 1268X1024. This provides a nice image, sharp and clear. P3 resolution is > much better, but no additional features at this time so main advantage is > bigger image. I think I like the "fill" under the trace, gives a better > view of the wave shape being displayed. > > All in all, I like it, but I'm waiting now for more firmware features. > > Good job, Elecraft. > > ...bill nr4c > -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3SVGA-tp7366923p7367189.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
