There is a Radio Shack part that a cigar plug that output 6VDV and had an adaptaplug so that any connector could be used. Do not remember the part number just now.
On 28 November 2015 at 09:56, Steven Ranft <s_ra...@hotmail.com> wrote: > I found this on Amazon here in the US. > > http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H01VGTQ?redirect=true&ref_=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_0 > > It has the same DC to DC converter as the cable John Hogerhuis located in > the UK. > The DC to DC converter boosts the 5V output of the "juice pack" to 6V, which > is what your Tandy AC adapter outputs. > > For only $10 it look like a good deal. > > The output plug would need to be changed to suit the M100, but the voltage > should be fine. 6VDC > If you don't solder, these might work for you: > http://www.amazon.com/Power-Cable-Female-Connector-Camera/dp/B00EK6OAF6/ref=cm_cd_al_qh_dp_t > > Unfortunately you would need a meter to be sure how to get the polarity > correct for the M100. > > Obviously, If you can solder and have a meter you can find a plug that would > be more elegant. > > > > Steve Ranft > > Savage, MN > > > ________________________________ > Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2015 22:44:08 -0600 > From: b...@bellsouth.net > To: m100@lists.bitchin100.com > Subject: Re: [M100] USB "juice pack" > > Hi John, > > I use a 6v lantern battery in a plastic frame with a power switch and cable > with the correct barrel connector on it. I got it while I was living in > Australia before I moved over to the USA do i don't know what the part > number is. I may have even got it at the local tandy store :-) > > Cheers, Bert > > > > -------- Original message -------- > Subject: [M100] USB "juice pack" > From: "John R. Hogerhuis" <jho...@pobox.com> > To: Model 100 Discussion <m100@lists.bitchin100.com> > CC: > > > Anyone know what it takes to use the phone charger "juice packs" to run a > M100? > > Is there an off the shelf connector or converter needed or would I > have to build something myself? > > I have a handful of vendor swag cheapie units laying around. Running a > Raspberry Pi off one of them. > > -- John.
