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Michael
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Tue Jan 18, 2005 1:26 am Post subject:
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Michael wrote:
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Melissa wrote:
I have a universal ac adapter with one size plug tip and I want to plug it
into something that takes a smaller sized plug tip. Without having to buy a
whole new adapter power pack, does anyone know where I can just get a
inexpensive package of plug tip adapters, that could change one size plug
into another?
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Yours In Liberty, Melissa - Colorado, U.S.A.
I grabbed several *barrel connector" adapters from a table of close-out
items at my local electronics store a year or two ago. I just checked
each of them and none is marked with manufacturer's name,
unfortunately. Mfgr.'s name was on the label of each package but I
tossed the packaging as soon as I got home. Might have a catalog from
that store. Will look for it and post here later if I find info. that
you could use.
Others suggested Rat Shack. I do know that place has a large line of
p.s. cable ends that connect to any of their assorted wall warts and
power supplies, but I don't know that Rat Shack has barrel connector
adaptors. (Maybe I missed them.)
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Melissa, I must have thrown that catalog away. I remember it was a year
(2?) old.
What you need does exist. I assure you, they cannot be too terribly
rare if my gettin' place has 'em (typically their stock is almost - but
not quite - what I want or need.)
Barrel connector adapters are the greatest thing since audio adapters.
All of the ones I bought are currently in use.
Michael
(Read some of your blog. You can write, ma'am!)
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Michael
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Tue Jan 18, 2005 1:38 am Post subject:
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Melissa wrote:
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I have a universal ac adapter with one size plug tip and I want to plug it
into something that takes a smaller sized plug tip. Without having to buy a
whole new adapter power pack, does anyone know where I can just get a
inexpensive package of plug tip adapters, that could change one size plug
into another?
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Yours In Liberty, Melissa - Colorado, U.S.A.
http://melissasliberty.blogspot.com/
The last best hope for liberty, to give the world its first Bill of
Rights: http://www.UPAlliance.org/billofrights.htm
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Try here:
http://tinyurl.com/69rey |
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Rich Webb
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Tue Jan 18, 2005 2:02 am Post subject:
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On Mon, 17 Jan 2005 09:09:33 -0800, "Watson A.Name - \"Watt Sun, the
Dark Remover\"" <NOSPAM@dslextreme.com> wrote:
| Quote: | I think they were trying to standardize power plug ends to minimize the
possibility of allowing someone to plug a 12V adapter into a 6V device,
and let the smoke out. But the various mfgrs don't seem to care.
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As long as they at least show the voltage and polarity that the
equipment needs, I'm happy. It's the buggers who don't that should be
lashed with a flail of universal adapter cords...
I've got a pile of old wall warts from long forgotten modems and other
assorted gear. It's a handy resource for DIY projects and to rescue the
odd piece of equipment that has become separated from its mate.
| Quote: | Then there's the problem of so *many* different power plugs that would
have to be paired. Think of all the combinations of just the 9- to
25-pin RS-232 adapters. Probably not economical.
RS-232 is a standard pinout, and 9-pin is not RS-232, but it is also a
standard in the PC world, with essentially all of the same pins the
25-pin RS-232 connector has except pin 1, which is the body of the
9-pin. So there are only two ways to make a 9-pin to 25-pin serial
adapter: straight thru, or crossover AKA null modem. Almost all
adapters are straight thru.
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True, I overstated it a bit. I was picturing my overflowing dingle-
dangle-dongle box, that also has the various pin counts and sexes for
to/from PS-2 connectors, assorted null modems, gender changers in
various shapes, break-out boxes ...
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Rich Webb Norfolk, VA
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Michael
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Mon Jan 24, 2005 12:45 am Post subject:
Re: DC plug tip converters? |
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Rich Webb wrote:
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| Quote: | I've got a pile of old wall warts from long forgotten modems and other
assorted gear. It's a handy resource for DIY projects and to rescue the
odd piece of equipment that has become separated from its mate.
(snip)
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Rich Webb Norfolk, VA
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Ahhh ... a kindred spirit. I have so many spare wall warts that I
recently took the time to separate them into two piles, AC and DC, and
dump each pile into its own cardboard carton. Inside the "AC" carton
there are two smaller cartons, one for "6v" and one for "12v", because
I've got a *bunch" of those. |
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