by Rqyteqto » 18 Mar 2006, 19:06
Yeah, the ribbon connecting cable is the single greatest threat to these boards. I'd really like to have mine father apart and I'd really like to have that connection to be far more secure.
I really appreciate what you've done Minox. Great job.
This gives me the inspiration to think about some way to set up a TS with BlueTooth or some other wireless connection. The biggest problem is power, but a small battery pack should deal with that. The critical issue would be what input the TS needs and can handle. 5V obviously, but what tolerance range and what current draw? There are plenty of little battery powered chargers on the market, I just bought one that was intended for portable recharging of an iPod (in my case a Mobiblu). Its got a 2200 mAH battery with over/reverse charge protection. Typical USB connection output is, I believe, 500 mA. so that little bugger would suffice for at least 4 hours. There are rechargeable AA cells with 2800 mAH capacity, 4 of those would provide 6V (which can be converted to 5v with a regulator, if necessary) for up to 22 hours and could be replaced in a jiffy. There are lots of LIon cells that are flat and put out 1.5/3 volts and could be fitted into the tent stand. Imagine, no USB cable at all.
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