Something like this? http://www.amazon.com/Universal-Adapter-Charger-500ma-Lighter/dp/B00K2FGTX0
But with the right USB cable an ordinary lighter USB adapter would be OK as well. m ----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Vollan" <dprogra...@gmail.com> To: "Model 100 Discussion" <m100@lists.bitchin100.com> Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2015 12:13 AM Subject: Re: [M100] USB "juice pack" > 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.
