PX-8 power supply. Was: Epson PF10 problems

[Tony Duell]

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> >Incidentally, do you know if the PX4, PX8, PF10 and HX20 all use the same 
> >adapter?
> >  
> >
> Both HX-20 and PX-8 came with some variation of the HOOAA? Adapter 
> (HOOAAG for 220V, HOOAAU-A for 240V, ...)

OK... So if I manage to get the _real_ characteristics of the adapter it 
will probaly do for all the machines.


> Not sure about the PX-4, which has smaller cells, but charges ok with 
> the adapter mentioned above.
> 
> You can replace the old C-type NiCd cells with modern NiMh penlights. 
> The capacity is similar and so is charging (using the primitive way 
> Epson implemented it). And these are considerable cheaper.

Any reason not to sue Sub-C NiCds or NiMHs? I think they're both easily 
available.

> 
> I did make a small page containing the information I have on the PF-10: 
> http://www.xs4all.nl/~fjkraan/comp/px8/pf10/.
> 
> Important to know is that the unit is not designed to be used from the 
> mains adapter. This is only for charging. Charging and operation should 
> not be done at the same time.

Looking at the schematic, this does not suprise me.

-tony