Binaries Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Hi All, Not sure if this is the correct area to be posting but anyway... I recieved my Pineapple today, I want to start playing around with it but I don't have a US to AUS adapter or batteries laying around. I don't know much when i comes to voltage, AC/DC etc. I'm wondering if i can use an AC adapter with: Input : 100-240v - 50/60Hz 0.6A Output : 12v===1.5 A The US supplied adapter is: Input : 100-240v - 50/60Hz 0.5A Output : 0.5v===2.0 A I'm just wondering what kind of input/output i would need to supply enough power and to not cause any issues including overloading. Thanks! FAQ Reference: Q: What kind of power supply and antenna does the Wifi Pineapple Version2 use? A: The router comes with a 2dbi antenna and a 110/240V Power Supply (US plug). Q: Specs of the power supply? A: 5v Power Supply (US model, 110v) Q: How many volts is the pineapple? A: It needs at least 5-6 volts to work, which is why we send you a AA Battery charger in the pack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digininja Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Don't you mean 5v not 0.5v output from the US one? The Fon+ takes 7.5v and the Fon and Fon2 take 5v from memory, if you pump 12v into them you'll probably fry something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netshroud Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 It believe the Fon is 5V 0.5A. The Fon+ I have is 7.5V and I think 0.5A (don't remember), but it runs happily off a 6V AU transformer I got - I could not for the life of me find a 7.5V transformer anywhere. 12V would probably fry it completely, but there's probably a small tolerance level (4-6 for example, I don't know). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digininja Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 The Fon+ US adaptor I got was also just 110v and not switchable to 240v. Took a minute or so before it went bang plugged into a nice powerful UK socket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binaries Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 Probably be best if i just buy a converter tomorrow then, play it safe. :) Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digininja Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Assuming you use 240v in Australia then just using a plug shape converter will result in the same as I had, a blown transformer, you'll need one that drops the input voltage as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binaries Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 Assuming you use 240v in Australia then just using a plug shape converter will result in the same as I had, a blown transformer, you'll need one that drops the input voltage as well Thanks for the heads up, don't suppose you'd be able to link me to an ebay/amazon/IT site item that does this? I've never heard of such a thing before. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digininja Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 I've not used one, I just bought a new transformer but these are the things you'd want: converters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binaries Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 I don't understand why the Volts has to be regulated, I thought generally and in this case the plug supports between 100 and 240V. http://dicksmith.com.au/product/M9926/regulated-international-voltage-power-adaptor This was the only thing i could find similar within Australia, the Amps on the output doesn't match though 1000ma = 1Amp. Confused...I thought the plug type converter would just work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digininja Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Check the transformer, if it says 240-110 then you are OK but the Fon+ was 110v only, I pushed 240v into it and it went bang. From what you say in your first post it should work just converting the prongs but adding this warning just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnDeFiNeD Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 (edited) I need to find a decent rechargable batterypack for it, using rechargable AA's is ok, but the 1-2 hour limitation is frustrating lol Something like this: http://www.amazon.com/i-Sound-Portable-iPhone-Blackberry-Silver/dp/B00439G3WS 16,000 mAh Charges any device with a maximum current requirement of 2.4 Amps It's a bit costly but being able to get 8x the usage time of my pineapple might be worth it... Edited June 22, 2011 by UnDeFiNeD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netshroud Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 (edited) A battery pack like that could work, but it looks like you'd need a custom USB -> Fon+ cable. The Fon+ one I got was also 110, and the only 240->110 adapter I could find was big, bulky, and over AU$60. Something like this. I ended up with something like this plugpack (except the one I had had a switch for different voltages) and got the Fon+ adapter's connecter soldered onto the plugpack. Edited June 23, 2011 by Netshroud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnDeFiNeD Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 A battery pack like that could work, but it looks like you'd need a custom USB -> Fon+ cable. Well, I bought a pineapple from the hackshop to support the show, so I have that battery pack with the correct size adapter, a quick snip of that and an extra usb cable and I have my custom usb -> fon cable ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netshroud Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Oh that's right, I forgot the Fon takes the same input as USB outputs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnDeFiNeD Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 (edited) For anyone interested: http://www.amazon.com/i-Sound-Portable-iPhone-Blackberry-Silver/dp/B00439G3WS I bought that, resoldered the plug connector from the battery pack to a USB cable and tested... it has lasted 12 hours on a full charge with 2 bars out of 4 left on the battery, I say that is a success! I hadn't been using it much due to limited battery life of 4 AA batteries, but now I have no reason not to use it :) (Plus I now have a decent backup usb power battery which is great since my droidx + hulu = 3 hour battery life :P ) Edited July 7, 2011 by UnDeFiNeD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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