Re: Opening a Woodstock external charger? Message #9 Posted by John Garza on 3 Nov 2009, 1:28 a.m., in response to message #1 by John Garza
Just to clarify...
I'm NOT talking about the AC adapter that plugs into the wall.
This is basically a box to hold the batteries. You then plug the AC adapter into this box instead of the calculator. It looks like a 2/3 size woodstock case complete with rubber feet, "hewlett packard" metal strip, and an LED to indicate charging. It serves the same function as the more common classic series little black hinge-top "reserve power packs".
Not sure I made that clear enough in my original post.
I've been using alkalines for years in my woodstocks. Now I feel the urge to switch to rechargables. I'm well aware of the hazards of in-machine battery charging, so I thought this little jewel would do the trick. It certainly looks better than anything I could construct. Only problem is I think the diode is blown. When I connect my AC sdapter to it, the battery charging contacts show a little over 10 volts AC! I've never actually tried to use it until now. It's just been sitting in my "accessories box" with all the spare AC adapters, armored security cradles, field cases, etc. that I never really use.
-John (3665)
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