Does this still require a conversion to ac, up the voltage and then reconversion to dc? I would like to be able to use my motorcycle battery to power my laptop. Can someone point me to a schematic to accomplish this?
thanks Newfdog
Does this still require a conversion to ac, up the voltage and then reconversion to dc? I would like to be able to use my motorcycle battery to power my laptop. Can someone point me to a schematic to accomplish this?
thanks Newfdog
National Semiconductor have a handy online tool to help you use their ICs
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Sounds like a generic 12 volt input laptop power supply would work. Check Ebay.
Hi, Newfdog. Conversion to AC and back to DC isn't required, nor is it the most efficient way of doing things, but it will probably be the easiest. Also, a canned store-bought solution is probably the safest for your computer.
How about getting an automotive inverter rated for at least twice the wattage of your AC adapter? It's pretty much mistake-proof. I'd get an inverter rated for at least 100 watts for a standard laptop. Then you can just plug your desktop adapter into the inverter, and you're good to go.
Good luck Chris
Is this to use as a connection to your bike? The 12 volt input to the laptop may work fine. Just be absolute sure about the polarity before connecting it.. JTT
Thanks for all the replies guys. Looking for something cheap :). Inverters are over $100 in this neck of the woods. I am going to try and put something together.
Newfdog
I just picked up a xantrex 400W one on sale for $9.99. Amazon has them for about triple that. But not as high as $100.
Jon
Hi. Look at this:
Part Number 47639-4VGA Chicago Electric 175W/350W MODIFIED SINEWAVE POWER INVERTER $14.99 USD plus shipping and handling.
Good luck Chris
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