[mythtv-users] HDHomeRun Died

Brian Wood beww at beww.org
Mon Nov 9 20:45:21 UTC 2009


On Monday 09 November 2009 13:31:10 Mitch Gore wrote:
> On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 2:07 PM, Brian Wood <beww at beww.org> wrote:
> > On Monday 09 November 2009 13:01:19 Mitch Gore wrote:
> > > > Just make sure it has enough amps and the correct polarity or you may
> > > > fry something.
> > > >
> > > > Richard
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> > > I found one that fits.  It outputs 12v 2A.  Is that ok since the org.
> > > is
> >
> > 5v
> >
> > > 2A
> >
> > NO!!!
> >
> > You want the same voltage as the original. More current capacity than the
> > original is OK, but more voltage is NOT.
> >
> > Unless, of course, you are familiar with the unit's design, and know for
> > a fact that it can accept a higher voltage, because it has onboard
> > voltage regulation.
> >
> > But I would find a 5 volt unit, since that's what you know will work.
> >
> > --
> > Brian Wood
> > beww at beww.org
> > _______________________________________________
>
> err..dam it!!!!  All i can find are 5v 1A!!!!  Man i hate these things.

If you are in the USA Radio Schlock has an assortment of various DC adapters, 
you can usually find what you want.

Also, some warts are AC and some are  DC, the HDHR wants 5 volts DC, the 
center pin is positive.

-- 
Brian Wood
beww at beww.org


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