Rockbox.org home
release
dev builds
extras
themes manual
wiki
device status forums
mailing lists
IRC bugs
patches
dev guide
translations



Rockbox mail archive

Subject: Re: Running from external supply (round 2)

Re: Running from external supply (round 2)

From: [IDC]Dragon <idc-dragon_at_gmx.de>
Date: Tue, 2 Nov 2004 22:02:47 +0100 (MET)

> The supply is a generic bench supply, 0-30V 2A, so it should be able
> to source much more current than the jukebox needs. It's overload
> light also does not come on. The amp meter jumps from ~100mA to ~500mA
> with every attempted spinup.

The supply might be strong enough, but the current perhaps has a long way.
The resistance of the wires and the contacs, plus the inductance of the
cables may prevent fast enough response. Also you should try adding a
capacitor right at the box. I have experienced the same kind of problems.

Jörg

-- 
NEU +++ DSL Komplett von GMX +++ http://www.gmx.net/de/go/dsl
GMX DSL-Netzanschluss + Tarif zum supergünstigen Komplett-Preis!
_______________________________________________
http://cool.haxx.se/mailman/listinfo/rockbox
Received on 2004-11-02

Page template was last modified "Tue Sep 7 00:00:02 2021" The Rockbox Crew -- Privacy Policy