[ctitanic]

No, the ipaq has it own circuit to charge the battery, I have seen an extension pack made to charge an ipaq with an out power of 9 volt. In this case the voltage coming from the usb port is 5 volt, the same that supplies the original power supply.

[ctitanic]

No, the ipaq has it own circuit to charge the battery, I have seen an extension pack made to charge an ipaq with an out power of 9 volt. In this case the voltage coming from the usb port is 5 volt, the same that supplies the original power supply.

[charlie]

Originally Posted by Maxor

As far as I know, lithium ion battery require circuit from the charger to give proper voltage info to the battery and keep charging it until voltage reach a certain point!

Wouldn't it do any damage to the battery if power just come from the USB?

Maxor

if you want proof, there are many aftermarket cables (I have one) that sync and charge the ipaq safely over the USB port. Ask anyone who has one and they will tell you that it is fine. This mod will enable your cradle to do the exact same thing. The only disadvantage to using USB is that since the current rating of the USB standard is less than the amount of current that your AC adapter supplies, it will probably take longer to charge your batteries. I don't have any actual data on how much longer. I have not noticed it really, but I didn't use the ac adapter for long. I'm pretty sure that the difference will be more than negligible though. This effect may be more noticable on a laptop than a desktop. Especially if you are using a usb hub without external power.

charlie

[Kirk Stephens]

Originally Posted by rene_canlas

"Beat your kids"?
The guy who wrote this has poor taste when it comes to humor... :cry:

The author clearly wasn't serious, and even if he was no one would beat their kids with a cable. I found it rather funny.

[klinux]

Does any body know how to make this mod for the (huge) Casio E-125 cradle ??

[Trapperjohn]

Hi,
This is great! I was going to buy another ac adapter to have at work. But you have made that a moot point.
Thanks for your mod.

Trapperjohn

[charlie]

Originally Posted by Trapperjohn

Hi,
This is great! I was going to buy another ac adapter to have at work. But you have made that a moot point.
Thanks for your mod.

Trapperjohn

you're welcome, I'm glad I was able to help. did you have any trouble doing it?

charlie

[NewKreation]

That was easy!

Thanks to the detailed instructions (especially the part about tinning the bare ends first) I was able to modify the cradle with no problems.

The coolest part was to see the mechanics of the cradle. My 3635 is synching and charging - while my AC adapter is in my bag to take home.

Thanks Charlie Reverte and Frank Garcia!

[ctitanic]

Originally Posted by New_Creation

That was easy!

Thanks to the detailed instructions (especially the part about tinning the bare ends first) I was able to modify the cradle with no problems.

The coolest part was to see the mechanics of the cradle. My 3635 is synching and charging - while my AC adapter is in my bag to take home.

Thanks Charlie Reverte and Frank Garcia!

Thanks to Charlie,
I never thought about to open my cradle until I read the note in his web page.


Frank J. Garcia