Re: [LIB] Lib Sync to Palm over IR
Date: Sat, 04 May 2002 09:07:32 +1000 From: Dan Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [LIB] Lib Sync to Palm over IR this link got my palm v and clie 760 to sync with my lib 50 hope it helps www.datatone.com/~deborah/dee2tech/mobile/articles/hotsync/HotSync.html dan Michael Berlant wrote: > Date: Fri, 3 May 2002 10:19:41 -0400 > From: "Michael Berlant" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [LIB] Lib Sync to Palm over IR > > Have you confirmed that the Palm is configured to use its iR port for > synchronisation? Maybe you have an American Palm and it needs to be > synchronized instead? > > Go to Home and click on HotSync. Make sure that Local (not Modem) is chosen > above the HotSync swirly mark (that's a technical term). Beneath the swirly > mark make sure that you have chosen "iR to a PC/Handheld". > > Good luck. > > > - Original Message - > From: "Ashley Allan Elsdon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Libretto" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Friday, May 03, 2002 5:40 AM > Subject: [LIB] Lib Sync to Palm over IR > > > >> I am trying to synchronise my palm to Outlook 98 using desktop to go, but >> the every time I ask the palm to synchronise the libretto does nothing. > > The > >> IR monitor says that it can see the Palm, but nothing happens at all. Can >> anyone help ? >> > > > > > ** > http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list > http://www.silverace.com/libretto/ - Archives > > ---TO UNSUBSCRIBE--- > Reply to any of the list messages. The reply mail should be > addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Then replace any text > on the message's subject line: cmd:unsubscribe > TO UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- > Do above but with this on subject line: cmd:unsubscribe digest > ** > > > > ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://www.silverace.com/libretto/ - Archives ---TO UNSUBSCRIBE--- Reply to any of the list messages. The reply mail should be addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Then replace any text on the message's subject line: cmd:unsubscribe TO UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Do above but with this on subject line: cmd:unsubscribe digest **
[LIB] 50 ct for sale australia... best offer
Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2002 21:43:49 +1000
From: Dan Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: 50 ct for sale australia... best offer
I am selling my 50 ct with all the manuals, floppy, external cdrom,
network card and 56k modem card... 2 hicaps and a normal batt, 12v
tricker for powering while hiking,in the car, etc... off 12 volt
battery, 16 meg upgrade fitted also 4.3 gig hd proffesionally fitted by
our local toshiba retailer...
Open to offers, ill send it anywhere in the world... Otherwise I will
e-bay it in the next few months...
I used it for moving map gps and as a photo storage unit for my
digital camera.. 256 CF cards are under $200 now so i dont need it..sad
to see the beasty go but id rather it went to someone who will use it!
Regards,
Dan Baker. (Geelong, Australia.)
any questions off list, dont want to upset Pres! (offtopic-wise)
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Re: [LIB] Lib 100 at 300Mhz!?
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2002 08:24:36 +1100 From: Dan Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [LIB] Lib 100 at 300Mhz!? check out www.fixup.net all your overclock questions answered... dan Jose Menendez wrote: > Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2002 19:07:06 +0100 > From: "Jose Menendez" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Lib 100 at 300Mhz!? > > > > Hi all, > I have a Lib 100CT overclocked to 266Mhz working fine, butanybody have > any experience with 300Mhz overclock??? Looking the lib mainboard and the > "chips" i find a complete clock solution named CY2278A-1L4, that generate > cpu, pci, irda ...clock´s, normally cpu clock is based (on Lib 100 and 110) > in 66.67Mhz multiply by any factor, for example 66,67Mhz x 4 = 266,68Mhz ... > but what happens if you change our "friend" CY2278a for generate 75Mhz > instead of 66,67Mhz our lib run at 300Mhz!!! > I read intel documentation about Mobile Pentium 0,25m and apear a Pentium > 300Mhz, but i never ear about this. The 0,25 tech support high clocks with > resonable heat disipation, i think it is posible. > > Anybody have any experience? > > I add a manufacturer table about posibles clocks. > > > > A link to datasheet... > > http://www.cypress.com/srch_para_obsolete_parts_results.cfm?switch=1&part=cy > 2278 > > > > José Menéndez > Software Designer. > > Natural Tools > Gran Vía, 86 - Edif. España - Grupo 5 - Planta 24 - 28013 Madrid - SPAIN > Phone: +34 91 542 7976 Fax: +34 91 542 7028 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.naturalstudio.com > > > > > > > > > ** > http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list > http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives > http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ > ---TO UNSUBSCRIBE--- > Reply to any of the list messages. The reply mail should be > addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Then replace any text > on the message's subject line: cmd:unsubscribe > TO UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- > Do above but with this on subject line: cmd:unsubscribe digest > ** > ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---TO UNSUBSCRIBE--- Reply to any of the list messages. The reply mail should be addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Then replace any text on the message's subject line: cmd:unsubscribe TO UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Do above but with this on subject line: cmd:unsubscribe digest **
Re: [LIB] Touchscreens for Librettos - alternatives
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2002 18:25:58 +1100
From: Dan Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [LIB] Touchscreens for Librettos - alternatives
Bernhard,bernhard,bernhard,
I wish I had your bank balance :) Wireless would be brilliant I have
looked at the eye gaze systems and if I can win our Australian lottery I
will certainly give it a try!
Please keep us informed, by the sound of it, when you are finished,
it will be Bernhard Borg!
Regards,
Dan Baker.
Bernhard Schmitz wrote:
> Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2002 02:37:35 +0100
> From: "Bernhard Schmitz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Touchscreens for Librettos - alternatives
>
> Hi all,
>
> I have not received a response from the company yet (email sent on Feb 3), which
>promises to support individuals and companies with touchscreen retrofits. Therefore I
>am looking for devices and solutions, which could replace the touchscreen. I am
>interested in these things, because I would like to use the Libretto very mobilely
>like my Jornada with one hand holding it and the other using the stylus or the
>keyboard. So I am interested in solutions, which do not require a desk or something
>else to use a mouse.
>
> Had anybody tried to use wired or wireless assistive technology in order to
>compensate the missing touch screen, such as:
> - finger trackballs, which are mounted on your finger and do not need a desk,
> - eye gaze systems, which observe the users eye movements,
> - minitrackballs for slots and minimouses,
> - MouseKeys program to simmulate the mouse via arrow keys and others,
> - NoMouse,
> or others?
>
> I would like to hear from you.
>
> Bernhard
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Re: [LIB] What is a PA2498UR please?
Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2002 21:47:36 +1100 From: Dan Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [LIB] What is a PA2498UR please? also works with 50 ct.. dan Anke Otto wrote: > Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2002 09:57:07 + > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Anke Otto) > Subject: Re: [LIB] What is a PA2498UR please? > > > >Hi Tim, > >PA2498UR is the high capacity battery for the Lib70 > >Best > >Anke > > > > > > The information in this email (and any attachment) may be for the > intended recipient only. If you know you are not the intended recipient, > please do not use or disclose the information in any way and please > delete this email (and any attachment) from your system. (c) > > > > ** > http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list > http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives > http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ > ---TO UNSUBSCRIBE--- > Reply to any of the list messages. The reply mail should be > addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Then replace any text > on the message's subject line: cmd:unsubscribe > TO UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- > Do above but with this on subject line: cmd:unsubscribe digest > ** > > > > > >Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2002 09:42:07 + >From: T i m <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: What is a PA2498UR please? > >Hi Guys, > >Could someone tell me what a PA2498UR is please? > >All the best .. > >T i m > attachment.txt > > Content-Description: > > cc:Mail note part > Content-Type: > > text/plain > Content-Encoding: > > 7bit > > ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---TO UNSUBSCRIBE--- Reply to any of the list messages. The reply mail should be addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Then replace any text on the message's subject line: cmd:unsubscribe TO UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Do above but with this on subject line: cmd:unsubscribe digest **
Re: [LIB] Some answers please?
Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2002 08:02:41 +1100 From: Dan Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [LIB] Some answers please? Tim, I have been using the 12v trick circuit for 3 years now,as described at www.fixup.net to power my libby from a small 7ah 12 volt battery, I get all day usage out of the lib. Some people are not happy with the use of this circuit and do not recommend it, each to there own I say. It uses a lot less poewr than an inverter and is the only way for me to have enough power when out hiking... My 50 had 95 on it when i got it and although i have been tempted to try 98 I have managed to hold off as I am terrified I will lose all my mapping data (5 gig of it!) 95 does everything I need, I rarely perform a shutdown prefering to just suspend each time I finish with the lib. No problems so far...! regards, dan T i m wrote: > Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2002 18:24:39 + > From: T i m <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [LIB] Some answers please? > > Hi Neil and All, > > neil barnes wrote: > >>> Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2002 15:11:02 + >>> From: T i m <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> Subject: Some answers please? >>> >>> Hi All, >>> >>> I'm about the become the proud owner of a 50CT (32M) with all the basic >>> bits and will need a 12V power supply for it. >> >> You'll need a 15v supply, not 12v. I can't plough my way through the Maplin >> site - it doesn't format properly on my browser - but any of the switch-mode >> 15v 2a supplies will work. It must be regulated though, not one of the >> 'transformer and two diodes' types. > > > [T2] Ah, that would be a replacement for the std PSU? I hope my 50CT has the std > PSU with it? What I'm looking for (and I didn't make it clear in my first post) > is a 'device' for running my Libby 'from' 12VDC as in my car / motorbike etc? > (Do I take it then that the Toshiba Car adapter is a 12>15V DC converter > (inverter)?) > >>> Where would be the best place, what sort of price please (I'm in the UK) >>> (model number?) (nothing on eBay at the moment)? >> >>> Also, is there any reason why I *shouldn't* install W95 (OSR2?) on it >>> (It's got RedHatV(?) on it at the moment) in the hope that it would do >>> all I need (just Win95/98 GPS map routing software (Mapsource) and >>> digital still camera offloads) and that's the sort of OS that was around >> >> Only matters of taste :) >> >>> when the Libby was first out? (wasn't it?) >> >> The 50 was supplied with W95 or W95b. It can be a little slow with w98 - >> e.g. it won't play mp3 without stuttering, though 95 will. On the other >> hand, there are shutdown problems sometimes with msgsvr32.exe in 95. 98 has >> a much quicker shutdown. > > > [T2] I've have / had more shutdown problems with W98SE than any of them (on > desktop machines that is) ! > >>> Lastly, rather than taking the Mini port extender with me when we are >>> out on our motorcycle / camping trips, I thought about using a PCMCIA to >>> Serial card to provide a COM: port.? Can anyone see any problems with >>> that? >>> >>> All the best and I thank you for your time in advance .. >>> >>> T i m (London) >> > > > > > ** > http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list > http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives > http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ > ---TO UNSUBSCRIBE--- > Reply to any of the list messages. The reply mail should be > addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Then replace any text > on the message's subject line: cmd:unsubscribe > TO UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- > Do above but with this on subject line: cmd:unsubscribe digest > ** > > > ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---TO UNSUBSCRIBE--- Reply to any of the list messages. The reply mail should be addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Then replace any text on the message's subject line: cmd:unsubscribe TO UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Do above but with this on subject line: cmd:unsubscribe digest **
Re: [LIB] Still no touchscreen retrofit for Libretto?
Date: Sun, 03 Feb 2002 11:02:16 +1100
From: Dan Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [LIB] Still no touchscreen retrofit for Libretto?
cheapest item i have seen is a Mitsubishi Amity VP, it is a touch screen
win 95-98 machine that uses ps2 for keyboard etc... Very cheap on Ebay I
missed one at $300 AUD (about $150.00 US) I was not impressed! it runs
at 133mhz and seems to have a toshiba 810 HD inside.. Very interesting...
Regards,
Dan Baker.
Bernhard Schmitz wrote:
> Date: Sat, 02 Feb 2002 20:08:27 +0100
> From: "Bernhard Schmitz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Still no touchscreen retrofit for Libretto?
>
> Dear all,
>
> I guess all of us including me are glad, that I deactivated the autoreply and
>signature settings of this email account ;-)
>
> Since Christmas I am trying to replace my Jornada720 with a WindowsSE/2000/XP based
>subnotebook with touchscreen in order to be able to work on the go. And I spent a lot
>of my time to find informations about Libretto touchscreens. PS Communications often
>mentioned by David Chien does not exist anymore under the www-address and that name.
>Maybe things have changed and new players have arrived.
>
> Does anybody know, where on this planet can I get a touchscreen retrofit for a
>Libretto to buy yet, or is the situation of non-existing touchscreens for Librettos
>still the same as at the beginning?
>
> I am considering to choose between used 1010, 1100 models and a new Palmax PD-1100.
>
> Thanks
> Bernhard
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Re: [LIB] The simple things!
Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2002 22:09:12 +1100 From: Dan Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [LIB] The simple things! How much did it cost Chester? I take it you have tried it and it works Very Interesting... Dan Baker. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2002 09:19:05 GMT > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [LIB] The simple things! > > > Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2002 14:56:21 +0700 > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >>> I think USB into 70CT won't go - because the PCMCIA slots are not CardBus >>> and the 70CT port replicator doesn't have USB >> > > I went through asking about getting USB set up on my L70, but as I recall, I > was told it's impossible because the L70 runs a 16 bit ISA bus, and USB > needs a 32 bit PCI bus. > > Matt > > I'm always amazed at the way things work..yesterday I make my first post to this >list > asking about USB > connections to my 70CT and today I wander into Circuit City to buy a 50 pk of 24X >CD-R's > for 1¢ after the rebate. > So, I write my check and casually ask the clerk if he knows of a PMCIA to USB card > whereupon he takes me to > a shelf where there is a new product - an Orange Micro, Inc., PMCIA card (with >external AC > power included) to > FOUR (yes, count 'emFOUR) 2.0 USB connections. Now I don't even need an expander >port > - I can even plug a > mouse and a keyboard into this card along with my external HD case and a CF card >reader!! > Amazing, and less stuff to > carry.the simple things! > > Chester > > - > This message was sent using OlyPen's WebMail. > http://www.olypen.com > > > > > > ** > http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list > http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives > http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ > ---TO UNSUBSCRIBE--- > Reply to any of the list messages. The reply mail should be > addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Then replace any text > on the message's subject line: cmd:unsubscribe > TO UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- > Do above but with this on subject line: cmd:unsubscribe digest > ** > > > ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---TO UNSUBSCRIBE--- Reply to any of the list messages. The reply mail should be addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Then replace any text on the message's subject line: cmd:unsubscribe TO UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Do above but with this on subject line: cmd:unsubscribe digest **
[LIB] toshiba battery charger anyone send to Australia?
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 22:44:38 +1100
From: Dan Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: toshiba battery charger anyone send to Australia?
I think that says it all, I got a couple of hi-caps off ebay and want
aone of those chargers that Tosh were getting rid of cheap, I'm happy to
pay a few extra bucks and of course postage if someone who got a couple
would care to sell me one and send it to Australia...
Best Regards,
Dan Baker.
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Re: [LIB] win 2000 to win 98 via modem for file sharing how?
Date: Wed, 09 Jan 2002 22:32:36 +1100 From: Dan Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [LIB] win 2000 to win 98 via modem for file sharing how? Thanks to you all, as usual I am helped by the list. ended up using hyperterm...Too easy. Dan. ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---TO UNSUBSCRIBE--- Reply to any of the list messages. The reply mail should be addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Then replace any text on the message's subject line: cmd:unsubscribe TO UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Do above but with this on subject line: cmd:unsubscribe digest **
[LIB] win 2000 to win 98 via modem for file sharing how?
Date: Tue, 08 Jan 2002 18:14:39 +1100
From: Dan Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: win 2000 to win 98 via modem for file sharing how?
I hope that explains it all, I need to transmit some files to my brother
via a direct modem connection (he has no internet account)
Is there a step-by-step to direct dial from me to him or him to me?
(I run 110 win2k pro he runs 50 win98)
Thanks in advance.
Dan Baker.
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Re: [LIB] lithium-cells... i found a cheap supply! but are
Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2001 14:33:10 +1000 From: Dan Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [LIB] lithium-cells... i found a cheap supply! but are Raymond, Don't know about the AH of each cell, they are wired in series and parallel... they are the exact same size as the one's in my 50ct... The panel is actually 4 single panels that are 60mm wide and 250mm long I got them from www.oatleyelectronics.com a Sydney mob. The battery is charged and I just keep it topped up with the panel.. Perth couldn't you get any further away? :) Dan Raymond wrote: > Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2001 09:43:40 +0800 > From: Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [LIB] lithium-cells... i found a cheap supply! but are > they right??? > > >> I have found a source for battery packs that contain 12 cells identical to those in >the 50-70 pack, however before I try them I need you guiys to answer a question or >two... I have no way of charging these packs and I don't know what state of charge >they are in, however I am getting about 2.6 volts out of each cell and on a full >short they provide about 5-10 amps... so, I was under the impression all lith-ion >batts were of 3.6 volts... am I mistaken? >> I don't want to put three in my dead batt pack and then over voltage them when >they are charged by the lib... >> Anyone got any ideas? Neil? Raymond? (by the way Raymond, I am in Geelong Vic. >where are you?) > > > I'm not a LiIon cell expert but generally speaking the voltage per charged cell for >a given battery technology is the same regardless of capacity. Don't short the >batteries out though, thats a sure way to kill them young - generally battery packs >for laptops won't like to be discharged faster than 2/C (then divide by how many >cells happen to be in parallel). Oh and I'm in Perth, W.A. > > > >> These packs (12 cells brand new) are available to me through a tech at a laptop >firm, he hasnt got a price yet but he thinks about $150 AUD, for you guys in the UK >or USA they would work out very cheap! If they work I can get a few... > > > Thats not bad! ... What AH rating is each cell? > > > >> Next topic: Solar Panels >> >> While hiking I use small solar panel on the top of my pack (the weight is >negligable) > > > How big is this thing? > > > >> to charge a 7ah sealed lead-acid that beast runs the lib 50 for about 8 hours which >is more than enough, it also powers my GPS, recharges my digital camera battery and >Palm V, I then have moving map where ever I am as well as 5 gig worth of photo >storage... > > > How long does the panel take to charge the lead acid cell from flat? Or do you >charge it first then just use the panel to prolong the runtime? > > > >> Using a panel to RUN a lib is not worth the trouble, you would be towing one >behind you on a small tralier to get enough out of it and the fluctuations in current >would cause your lib to get upset and try to hitch-hike home without you... > > > Hehe with the Libby's almost cute looks I could believe you ;-) > > > - Raymond > > > > > ** > http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list > http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives > http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ > ---TO UNSUBSCRIBE--- > Reply to any of the list messages. The reply mail should be > addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Then replace any text > on the message's subject line: cmd:unsubscribe > TO UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- > Do above but with this on subject line: cmd:unsubscribe digest > ** > > > ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---TO UNSUBSCRIBE--- Reply to any of the list messages. The reply mail should be addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Then replace any text on the message's subject line: cmd:unsubscribe TO UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Do above but with this on subject line: cmd:unsubscribe digest **
[LIB] lithium-cells... i found a cheap supply! but are they right???
Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2001 19:08:55 +1000
From: Dan Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: lithium-cells... i found a cheap supply! but are they right???
I have found a source for battery packs that contain 12 cells identical
to those in the 50-70 pack, however before I try them I need you guiys
to answer a question or two... I have no way of charging these packs and
I don't know what state of charge they are in, however I am getting
about 2.6 volts out of each cell and on a full short they provide about
5-10 amps... so, I was under the impression all lith-ion batts were of
3.6 volts... am I mistaken?
I don't want to put three in my dead batt pack and then over voltage
them when they are charged by the lib...
Anyone got any ideas? Neil? Raymond? (by the way Raymond, I am in
Geelong Vic. where are you?)
These packs (12 cells brand new) are available to me through a tech at a
laptop firm, he hasnt got a price yet but he thinks about $150 AUD, for
you guys in the UK or USA they would work out very cheap! If they work I
can get a few...
Next topic: Solar Panels
While hiking I use small solar panel on the top of my pack (the
weight is negligable) to charge a 7ah sealed lead-acid that beast runs
the lib 50 for about 8 hours which is more than enough, it also powers
my GPS, recharges my digital camera battery and Palm V, I then have
moving map where ever I am as well as 5 gig worth of photo storage...
Using a panel to RUN a lib is not worth the trouble, you would be
towing one behind you on a small tralier to get enough out of it and the
fluctuations in current would cause your lib to get upset and try to
hitch-hike home without you...
I run the panel through a regulator specifically designed for battery
charging, Jaycar do a kit here in Australia for about $10.00.
I have used this set-up extensively and have had no problems
whatsoever...
Keep up the good posts all of you...
Best Regards,
Dan Baker.
Matthew Hanson wrote:
> Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2001 07:00:25 +
> From: "Matthew Hanson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: [LIB] Car power adapter
>
>> Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2001 12:13:40 +0800
>> From: Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> Subject: Re: [LIB] Car power adapter
>>
>> I'm in Australia so I've got no idea what the equivalent stores in
>> the US would be but...
>
>
> Oh yeah! I often neglect to mention what country... residual American
> arrogence of some sort I suppose! Well... guess you'll be glad now
> that the cooler weather of fall is approaching, huh Raymond? ;-P
>
> Matt
>
>
>
>
> Jaycar Electronics here sells a DC to DC switchmode power supply
> designed for running laptops off a cigarette lighter. It can boost an
> input of between 12 volts and 15 volts to a regulated 15 to 24(!) volt
> 3.5 amp supply (without going from DC to AC and back again). That'd be
> more than enough for the libby (the libby's own switchmode supply is
> only rated at 2 amps). It sells for $90AUD (about $45USD I'd say).
> Unfortunately, the catalogue I've got doesn't mention a brand name ...
> it looks a lot like a slightly bigger version of those normal
> cigarette lighter adapters though - like the ones for CD players and
> the like (except those normally only convert voltage down from 12
> volts where this one converts up).
>
>>
>> Oh ya, and your buzzing is probably because your inverter creates a
>> modified sinewave (really just 2 or more square waves put together)
>> which the switchmode supply for the libby won't like.
>>
>> - Raymond
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Re: CT50 and 20G drives -=*SORTED*=-
Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2001 07:51:19 +1000
From: Dan Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: CT50 and 20G drives -=*SORTED*=-
David,
Don't you leave the foam spacers and get rid of the two
hard clear plastic spacers? I thougt the foam was to help reduce shock?
Regards,
Dan Baker.
P.S. Did the pouch fit the camera? I never heard back from you?
David Chien wrote:
> Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2001 10:58:55 -0700 (PDT)
> From: David Chien <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: CT50 and 20G drives -=*SORTED*=-
>
>> notebook upgrades that im wondering what to do with. Could these 9.5mm 5gb
>> IBM
>> travelstar drives be used in Libretto 50ct's?
>
>
> Yes. Esp. if it's on my list of all compatible HDs for the Libretto (see my
> site below, huge list). 9.5mm already says it'll work 99.999% sure.
>
> Time for an easy HD upgrade!
>
> eg. unscrew two screws on the HD plate, pull HD out, remove HD handle and put
> onto new HD, push new HD in and off you go.
>
> IMPORTANT NOTE: On the L50 models, the baby won't like a 9.5mm HD too much
> until you take it apart and remove the foam spacers around the HD bay under the
> black plastic sheeting you can see from the HD slot. The L50 models came with
> 8.45mm HDs, and while a 9.5mm HD can fit w/o removing the spacers (many have
> done this by simply loosening the bottom screws a bit, squeeze the drive in,
> then retighten a touch) - the problem is that the RAM chips on the MB just
> above the HD area usually warp, then delaminate, leaving you with a useless
> dead libretto. Once the foam spacers are gone, there's an extra 1mm of space
> that'll take the 9.5mm HDs w/o any problems at all.
>
> My site for the exploded parts view to take apart the Libretto to get rid of
> the foam spacers.
>
> d =)
>
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Re: libretto repair recommendations?
Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2001 18:47:06 +1000
From: Dan Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: libretto repair recommendations?
Xin at www.fixup.net will repair librettos, he has overclocked, re-HD'd,
etc all of the models, check with him... He is very compitent and
reasonably priced.
Dan Baker.
Ken Hansen wrote:
> Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2001 18:17:14 -0400
> From: Ken Hansen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: libretto repair recommendations?
>
> I would make a serios assessment of the value of the unit to you, then
> investigate replacement machines.
>
> If you value your particular machine, I would consider sending it to
> www.micsol.com (an old friend of this list) or your nearby Toshiba
> Laptop Repair facility.
>
> Before you take it in, there are a few things you could do:
>
> Remove any expansion RAM and test, if fine, re-install RAM and test
> again.
>
> Try holding in the RESET while powering-up - my Portege 3015 was
> stuck and needed this to work... The issue seemed to be that my laptop
> wanted to resume, but there was no image to resume, so it would reboot,
> then it would try and resume, but there was no image, so it would...
> Well, you get the idea ;^)
>
> An estimate from a "real" repair facility is a worthwhile investment.
> Just advise them upfront of your $$ limits on the repair.
>
> HTH,
>
> Ken
>
> "Todd C. Miller" wrote:
>
>> Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2001 15:36:57 -0600
>> From: "Todd C. Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> Subject: Re: libretto repair recommendations?
>>
>> In message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> so spake Chris Kalos (raptor):
>>
>>> Resets? As in doesn't work at all, or resets the clock and
>>> complains about a bad RTC battery?
>>
>> As is doesn't work at all. It continually resets to the Toshiba
>> bootup screen. No warranty, alas. It acts like a memory problem.
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Re: Extended Batteries for 50ct
Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2001 23:07:21 +1000
From: Dan Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Extended Batteries for 50ct
Pres,
I am considering taking a flexible panel that I have used on
several occasions to charge a small (3.5ah) 12v Lead-acidThis is
where weight becomes a problem
Was hoping to just use extended and standard batts, but as
far as I can see they are all excessively priced... I thought of making
a charge adaptor to go with the panel.. have to find a safe circuit
though...
Any links?
Best Regards,
Dan Baker.
Pres Waterman wrote:
> Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 09:00:22 -0400
> From: "Pres Waterman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: Extended Batteries for 50ct
>
>>I am going hiking for three weeks and want to keep weight down as
>> much as poss. I envisage using the lib about 15 minutes a day max to
>> dump the log from my GPS So I need to have about 5-6 hours of
>> battery... don't want to carry a sealed lead-acid.. too heavy...
>
>
>
> I hope you're not planning to leave with one or 2 charged batteries and
> having it work like that. First off, an extended battery on a L50 might work
> almost 3 hours at a clip just off charge. That does not mean you could use
> it for 12 quarter hours, 15 minutes a day for 12 days. Rechargeable
> batteries simply don't discharge linearly. They self discharge, and the
> action of starting the computer will also suck a lot of juice too...
>
> Maybe you thought of this but the way I read your question it seems you are
> going off the power mains for 3 weeks.
>
> On the other hand, a big expensive solar cell might keep things topped off
> nicely.
>
> Thanks
>
> Pres Waterman W2PW
> c/o Patchogue Motors, Inc.
> Long Island Ford and Kia dealer
>
> GO BILLS!
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Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 01:55:45 -0700
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Subject: Extended Batteries for 50ct
Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 18:54:53 +1000
From: Dan Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Extended Batteries for 50ct
Any available in Australia? What is the best source for international
shipping? current price (or best price) Anyone want to sell one? Or even
a standard battery?
I am going hiking for three weeks and want to keep weight down as
much as poss. I envisage using the lib about 15 minutes a day max to
dump the log from my GPS So I need to have about 5-6 hours of
battery... don't want to carry a sealed lead-acid.. too heavy...
Anyone able to mail me one for a price?
Best Regards
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P.S. Is there a site with a step-by-step guide to setting up a new HD? I
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Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 18:54:53 +1000
From: Dan Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Extended Batteries for 50ct
Any available in Australia? What is the best source for international
shipping? current price (or best price) Anyone want to sell one? Or even
a standard battery?
I am going hiking for three weeks and want to keep weight down as
much as poss. I envisage using the lib about 15 minutes a day max to
dump the log from my GPS So I need to have about 5-6 hours of
battery... don't want to carry a sealed lead-acid.. too heavy...
Anyone able to mail me one for a price?
Best Regards
Dan Baker.
P.S. Is there a site with a step-by-step guide to setting up a new HD? I
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Re: in car power supply
Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2001 02:21:23 -0700
From: Dan Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: in car power supply
Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2001 19:16:30 +1000
From: Dan Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: in car power supply
Hi John,
Thanks for the most amusing retort I have yet seen! The
things you do to your poor Libby! I would love to have a look at the
pics, always looking for different ideas, ways to use a Lib and to mount it.
I don't feel at all bad about using my in the 4x4 anymore
Best Regards,
Dan Baker.
Shepardson, John D. wrote:
> Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2001 09:54:56 -0700
> From: "Shepardson, John D." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: in car power supply
>
> Hello Folks,
>
> I was the one that posted the bit about hard wiring the
> lib 50 into my car. Sorry but I can't bicker during
> the weekend because my net connection is at work.
>
> I am sorry if I offended anyone by not knowing more
> about all the cheap electronic components you guys think
> protect your computers when you buy those cheap dc
> converters that go into your cigarette lighters.
>
> Have you ever taken those things apart? They are
> genuine pieces of crap.
>
> You want to know what else I do to my libretto?
>
> I mount it on my motorcycle. I'll send you pictures
> if you like. I have hit bumps so hard that the lib jumped
> up into the air and fell into my lap. I later tied it
> down with bungee cords in addition to the velcro patches.
>
> And guess what? I have ridden through terrible rain
> storms with it. Lightening even. I have had that libby
> soaked so bad the keyboards would only print out stuff
> like ';)))UJUUOkkk' for three or four days until
> it dried out. I later made a rain jacket out of some
> plastic bags but it's still hard to keep moisture out in
> 75 mph winds.
>
> Oh yes, through all of those 50,000 miles the screen has
> been up and exposed to direct sunlight and the screen is
> still pretty readable.
>
> And, as far as what the libretto needs in terms of power
> supply, you only need about 13.5 volts to initialize the
> power supply. Those of you who use two 1.5 volt boost
> batteries in addition to a 12 volt battery only need one.
> Once initialized, you need anywhere from 11 to 15 volts to
> run the lib (at least my 50). I can't charge the Lib
> battery from my bike because the voltage is only around
> 13.9 volts. You need something like 14 to 15 I suppose
> for that.
>
> And don't bother to argue electronics with me because
> I am far too ignorant for that. I promise I will set
> aside an hour this week to feel guilty for all of the
> anguish that I have put my poor Libretto through.
>
> John Shepardson
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Re: in car power supply
Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2001 19:16:30 +1000
From: Dan Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: in car power supply
Hi John,
Thanks for the most amusing retort I have yet seen! The
things you do to your poor Libby! I would love to have a look at the
pics, always looking for different ideas, ways to use a Lib and to mount it.
I don't feel at all bad about using my in the 4x4 anymore
Best Regards,
Dan Baker.
Shepardson, John D. wrote:
> Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2001 09:54:56 -0700
> From: "Shepardson, John D." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: in car power supply
>
> Hello Folks,
>
> I was the one that posted the bit about hard wiring the
> lib 50 into my car. Sorry but I can't bicker during
> the weekend because my net connection is at work.
>
> I am sorry if I offended anyone by not knowing more
> about all the cheap electronic components you guys think
> protect your computers when you buy those cheap dc
> converters that go into your cigarette lighters.
>
> Have you ever taken those things apart? They are
> genuine pieces of crap.
>
> You want to know what else I do to my libretto?
>
> I mount it on my motorcycle. I'll send you pictures
> if you like. I have hit bumps so hard that the lib jumped
> up into the air and fell into my lap. I later tied it
> down with bungee cords in addition to the velcro patches.
>
> And guess what? I have ridden through terrible rain
> storms with it. Lightening even. I have had that libby
> soaked so bad the keyboards would only print out stuff
> like ';)))UJUUOkkk' for three or four days until
> it dried out. I later made a rain jacket out of some
> plastic bags but it's still hard to keep moisture out in
> 75 mph winds.
>
> Oh yes, through all of those 50,000 miles the screen has
> been up and exposed to direct sunlight and the screen is
> still pretty readable.
>
> And, as far as what the libretto needs in terms of power
> supply, you only need about 13.5 volts to initialize the
> power supply. Those of you who use two 1.5 volt boost
> batteries in addition to a 12 volt battery only need one.
> Once initialized, you need anywhere from 11 to 15 volts to
> run the lib (at least my 50). I can't charge the Lib
> battery from my bike because the voltage is only around
> 13.9 volts. You need something like 14 to 15 I suppose
> for that.
>
> And don't bother to argue electronics with me because
> I am far too ignorant for that. I promise I will set
> aside an hour this week to feel guilty for all of the
> anguish that I have put my poor Libretto through.
>
> John Shepardson
>
>
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Re: in car power supply
Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2001 19:02:28 +1000 From: Dan Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: in car power supply I thought orange flash was an over-heat signal and it then automatically went into hibernation? Dan neil barnes wrote: > Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2001 16:31:27 > From: "neil barnes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: in car power supply > > Can't speak for the 100, but the 50 and 70 both have several fuses > mounted on the PCB. DOesn't flashing orange mean it's confused by the > battery? > > Neil > > >> From: "Dave's Libretto" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Reply-To: Libretto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: Libretto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Subject: Re: in car power supply >> Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2001 08:40:24 -0700 >> >> Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2001 17:34:55 +0200 >> From: "Dave's Libretto" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Subject: Re: in car power supply >> >> Hi all, >> >> Just to mention that whilst running my 100CT from a not too good >> power source, >> it received 18 volts. >> The power light flashed orange and the machine would not turn on. >> Does this mean that the Lib does have some oer voltage protection >> circuit? >> >> Cheers >> >> Dave >> >> > _ > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. > > > > > ** > http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list > http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives > http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ > ---UNSUBSCRIBE--- > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=cmd:unsubscribe > UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- > Use above but add DIGEST to the subject > line... > ** > > ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---UNSUBSCRIBE--- mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=cmd:unsubscribe UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Use above but add DIGEST to the subject line... **
Re: in car power supply
Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2001 17:32:07 +1000 From: Dan Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: in car power supply You better go back and read the whole article Pres Look at the external battery write up again.... Dan Baker. Pres Waterman wrote: > Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2001 02:37:08 -0300 > From: "Pres Waterman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: in car power supply > > >>All the info I have came from Dr. Xin's site >> www.fixup.net in the cool tips section, I know what everyone is saying >> about dirty power from both motorbikes and cars. I know I was taking a >> risk in plugging my little libby in to the car but I did and it >> survived, so did all the others that are talked about on Xin's site... > > > > No, Xin's trick is for an external battery, not to connect to a car! > > Pres Waterman W2PW > c/o Patchogue Motors, Inc. > Long Island Ford and Kia dealer > > GO BILLS! > > > > > ** > http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list > http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives > http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ > ---UNSUBSCRIBE--- > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=cmd:unsubscribe > UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- > Use above but add DIGEST to the subject line... > ** > > ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---UNSUBSCRIBE--- mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=cmd:unsubscribe UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Use above but add DIGEST to the subject line... **
Re: in car power supply
Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2001 17:31:12 +1000
From: Dan Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: in car power supply
Hey Neil,
I didn't think you were having a go, this sort of thing
is a great topic of discussion and I am always fascinated to hear what
other users do with their Libs... There aren't many of us here in Australia!
My father perked his ears up at the oscilloscope... What software
and hardware is there apart from our little friend? He is a service tech
working with commercial catering equipment in restaurants all over
Australia..
Both he and I are Poms, used to live in Reading, Berkshire
Best Regards,
Dan Baker.
neil barnes wrote:
> Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2001 06:09:18
> From: "neil barnes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: in car power supply
>
> Heya Dan,
>
> I wasn't sniping at you in the other comments regarding power supplies
> etc :) It's one of those things...if you do it, it will probably work
> ok...but it might blow first time. In particular, I'd expect to find
> older cars to be worse than more modern ones though in both cases, the
> cig lighter is usally wired straight from the fusebox...
>
> I very rarely use mine in the car - when I do, I have a car->12v dc
> converter from a previous laptop which I use with the kicker to get it
> to start. It's around 80-90% efficient IIRC. I'm waiting for someone
> to produce a decent car radio which can read data cds with mp2/3 files
> as well as normal CDs (it has to have DAB, with intelligent default to
> RDS FM, as well, and it has to cost no more than a couple of hundred
> quids!)
>
> My background is broadcast engineering, where I expect to design
> equipment with 15-20 year lifespans, so like most of my colleagues I
> tend to be a very conservative designer. I don't run things near their
> power ratings if I can possibly avoid it :)
>
> THe lib gets used all round the world on my travels, including use as
> an oscilloscope/signal generator and network debugger, and I write
> code on it too...
>
>> From: Dan Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> Reply-To: Libretto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> To: Libretto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> Subject: Re: in car power supply
>> Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2001 16:30:24 -0700
>>
>> Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2001 09:26:04 +1000
>> From: Dan Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> Subject: Re: in car power supply
>>
>> G'Day Neil,
>> All the info I have came from Dr. Xin's site
>> www.fixup.net in the cool tips section, I know what everyone is saying
>> about dirty power from both motorbikes and cars. I know I was taking a
>> risk in plugging my little libby in to the car but I did and it
>> survived, so did all the others that are talked about on Xin's site...
>> For me the Libretto is impractical as a desktop machine, it's
>> just too small, but in combination with a GPS it is brilliant for in-car
>> navigation as well as hiking and camping. The cost of extended batteries
>> (I would love a couple!) is insane, especially when one Australian
>> Dollar is worth half a U.S. and a third of a Pound! The libby cost me
>> $800 Australian including C.D Rom, network and modem card. This was very
>> cheap and I could not pass it up. However, batteries are $140 for normal
>> and $220 for extended, I cannot justify even one...
>> I was put on to Xin's site and found the cheater circuit there to
>> trick the beast into accepting 12 Votls as an input. The photos on the
>> site and replies from users all over the world convinced me it was safe
>> (replies are in the cool talk section). The battery is fused as is the
>> Libby itself and the where's and how-to's of repairing a broken fuse are
>> all shown and described.
>> As I said, I understand all of the concerns and negatives of
>> doing what I do, but having done it now for two plus years I am happy
>> with what I am doing and will quite happily point people in the
>> direction of Xin's site. It is the only practical means for me to use
>> the Libretto's functionality.
>> I do have an inveter mounted in my 4x4, and have on occasion
>> used that to power the Libretto, however the current consumption, as I
>> am sure you know, is well up compared to a direct connection.
>> What are your thoughts on all of this Neil? How do you power your
>> unit and what do you use it for mainly?
>>
>> I would be interested to hear from other users as to their uses
>> and means in regards to their Librettos.
>
Re: in car power supply
Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2001 09:26:04 +1000 From: Dan Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: in car power supply G'Day Neil, All the info I have came from Dr. Xin's site www.fixup.net in the cool tips section, I know what everyone is saying about dirty power from both motorbikes and cars. I know I was taking a risk in plugging my little libby in to the car but I did and it survived, so did all the others that are talked about on Xin's site... For me the Libretto is impractical as a desktop machine, it's just too small, but in combination with a GPS it is brilliant for in-car navigation as well as hiking and camping. The cost of extended batteries (I would love a couple!) is insane, especially when one Australian Dollar is worth half a U.S. and a third of a Pound! The libby cost me $800 Australian including C.D Rom, network and modem card. This was very cheap and I could not pass it up. However, batteries are $140 for normal and $220 for extended, I cannot justify even one... I was put on to Xin's site and found the cheater circuit there to trick the beast into accepting 12 Votls as an input. The photos on the site and replies from users all over the world convinced me it was safe (replies are in the cool talk section). The battery is fused as is the Libby itself and the where's and how-to's of repairing a broken fuse are all shown and described. As I said, I understand all of the concerns and negatives of doing what I do, but having done it now for two plus years I am happy with what I am doing and will quite happily point people in the direction of Xin's site. It is the only practical means for me to use the Libretto's functionality. I do have an inveter mounted in my 4x4, and have on occasion used that to power the Libretto, however the current consumption, as I am sure you know, is well up compared to a direct connection. What are your thoughts on all of this Neil? How do you power your unit and what do you use it for mainly? I would be interested to hear from other users as to their uses and means in regards to their Librettos. Best Regards, Dan Baker. neil barnes wrote: > Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2001 05:30:59 > From: "neil barnes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: in car power supply > > Dan, > > I'd be very happy to see the schematics for the intenal PSU of the lib > - can you point me at them, or email, please? > > Neil > > >> From: Dan Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Reply-To: Libretto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: Libretto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Subject: Re: in car power supply >> Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2001 21:35:24 -0700 >> >> Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2001 14:32:34 +1000 >> From: Dan Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Subject: Re: in car power supply >> >> I understand where you are coming from pres, but the libretto 50 has >> plenty of filtration of its own... the charger is built in to the unit >> and if you check the schematics can happily take 16.6 volts, yes your >> car can produce a surge greater than this voltage but it is very, very, >> rare >> There are 20+ people I know who regularly use there 50 ct's in car >> via a cig socket, sure fuse it for a bit of extra safety but it is quite >> fine... >> Yes, spend $50.00 and get an inverter (a lot of which aren't much >> safer than your car anyway), if you are uncomfortable with the direct >> plug-in. >> All I was relaying was that I know plenty of people who do it and I >> am one of them... No probs my end for two plus years now... >> >> Best Regards, >> Dan Baker. > > _ > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. > > > > > ** > http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list > http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives > http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ > ---UNSUBSCRIBE--- > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=cmd:unsubscribe > UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- > Use above but add DIGEST to the subject > line... > ** > > ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---UNSUBSCRIBE--- mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=cmd:unsubscribe UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Use above but add DIGEST to the subject line... **
Re: in car power supply
Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2001 14:32:34 +1000
From: Dan Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: in car power supply
I understand where you are coming from pres, but the libretto 50 has
plenty of filtration of its own... the charger is built in to the unit
and if you check the schematics can happily take 16.6 volts, yes your
car can produce a surge greater than this voltage but it is very, very,
rare
There are 20+ people I know who regularly use there 50 ct's in car
via a cig socket, sure fuse it for a bit of extra safety but it is quite
fine...
Yes, spend $50.00 and get an inverter (a lot of which aren't much
safer than your car anyway), if you are uncomfortable with the direct
plug-in.
All I was relaying was that I know plenty of people who do it and I
am one of them... No probs my end for two plus years now...
Best Regards,
Dan Baker.
Pres Waterman wrote:
> Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2001 19:27:45 -0400
> From: "Pres Waterman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: in car power supply
>
> I really feel I must pipe in here, because there's a fresh set of faces
> trying to do the "obvious" and plug their Libretto in directly to a car.
>
> DON'T DO IT.
>
> I don't care if so-n-so has done it for 22 years. I know electronics, I know
> cars, and I know a dumb idea when I see it.
>
> Do you really think the $100 adapters that take a cigarette
> lighter plug into a Libretto/other laptop have nothing but air inside? NO.
> They're inverters, regulators, filters. They do a job. Hooking a $1000+
> computer to raw dirty power to save a few bucks is just insane.
>
> Take an oscilloscope and look at the power in a car. Nice and clean. Now
> crank the engine. Spikes-noise-crud.
>
> Do what you want, but do not disseminate really bad advice just because you
> don't know better and have gotten away with it so far.
>
> Thanks
>
> Pres Waterman W2PW
> c/o Patchogue Motors, Inc.
> Long Island Ford and Kia dealer
>
> GO BILLS!
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Re: in car power supply
Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2001 08:32:34 +1000 From: Dan Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: in car power supply The lib 50 needs 14.6 volts approx to run... your car when running is putting out about 14.7 at the cigarette lighter socket.. go to tandy and buy a socket that will fit the power on the side of the lib, I think it is 3.5 ID 6 OD then wire a cig socket on making sure the positive is centre, while the car is running plug the lib in presto... I have been doing it with my Lib 50 for years goto www.fixup.net and look in the cooltips section that will keep you busy for a while! Tell me how you go.... Dan Baker Shepardson, John D. wrote: > Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2001 09:16:24 -0700 > From: "Shepardson, John D." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: in car power supply > >> I am looking to power my lib50 in my car. I have been using a rather bulky >> 12v-110v converter. my question is is there another way. maybe a smaller >> less plug involved method? > >> Paul D. J. Davila > > > Sure there is another way. Take a pocket knife and cut the power cord where > it enters your Lib and hard wire it into your car's dc electrical system. > > Works great, I have had mine attached for 3 years and 50,000 miles. > > John Shepardson > > > > > ** > http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list > http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives > http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ > ---UNSUBSCRIBE--- > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=cmd:unsubscribe > UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- > Use above but add DIGEST to the subject line... > ** > > ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---UNSUBSCRIBE--- mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=cmd:unsubscribe UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Use above but add DIGEST to the subject line... **
direct cable from win2k to w95?
Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2001 18:10:43 +1000
From: Dan Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: direct cable from win2k to w95?
Anyone got this to work? I want to send and receive from libby to
desktop but can't get it to work Do not know what I am doing wrong...
Thanks in advance,
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hard drive for sale?
Date: Tue, 05 Jun 2001 18:15:52 +1000
From: Dan Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: hard drive for sale?
I have a 50 ct and wondered if anyone had a win95 pre-installed H.D say
2 gig or more that I could just plug into the Libby and boot straight
away... I don't want to have to muck around getting anything sorted,
just plug in and away I go.
Main use is as storage for digital pics when I am out camping, 4x4ing
and fishing.
Anyone?
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Re: 12V Auto/Car adaptor for 100CT
Date: Tue, 05 Jun 2001 10:49:59 +1000
From: Dan Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: 12V Auto/Car adaptor for 100CT
Joe go to www.fixup.net and have a lok at the external battery cheater,
it will let you run the lib off 12v so a sealed lead acid 7 ahr will run
it for about 8 hrs, you can then use a panel to charge it... I have used
one for several years now and have had no probs, beats mucking around
with 15v, it is so much easier...
I can make a cheater up for you if you like, getting the plugs for
the lib's is the only p[roblem..
Best Regards,
Dan Baker.
Joe Sacher wrote:
> Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2001 11:10:02 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Joe Sacher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: 12V Auto/Car adaptor for 100CT
>
> I am in the process of constructing a Solar Powered battery pack (16V 5.7Ah) to
> power and charge my Libretto, NiMH AAs, and run GPS during my Trans-America
> bicycle tour next year. Is there a source for an Auto to Libretto adaptor or
> am I better constructing a 15V switching power supply from my 12-16V source?
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
>
> =
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