Could someone provide some examples of external power sources that one might use with this item?
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It's designed to be used with portable jump starting devices that usually have a cigarette lighter port on them. I've also used mine with a cigarette lighter to battery adapter like this one - http://www.amazon.com/Roadpro-Battery-Clip-On-Cigarette-Lighter/dp/B00065L2D8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383415417&sr=8-1&keywords=battery+cigarette+lighter+adapter - I've used it with either a motorcycle or car battery sitting on the floor of the car. If you use the battery sitting on the floor of the car method, be sure to triple check the polarity before plugging the cable into the OBD port in the car.
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I have a external one that is specifically for my phone's battery. But it's cheap and broke after 3 days. I'm considering getting an external wall charger from Anker.
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Main use is to power a computer. I'm not sure if you can power anything else besides a computer.
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I did not see any mention in the manual about 220V options. You can, of course, get external adaptors but I would be leery.
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It doesn't have a bettery or external power supply. Takes power from USB only.
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You could use a little USB adapter. Like a Pre Sonus, or other brand. It will provide the phantom power.
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While I used it without the power adapter temporarily, I would recommend plugging this in. It will give you better longevity of the device, and it won't use extra power from your computer. I am not entirely sure whether you have external drives is a factor. I assume you are talking about external HDD or DVD drives?
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Anything that supplies USB power will work. Comes with a full size USB to Mini USB cable as well as the car lighter power adapter to Mini USB.
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It comes with a power adaptor for an external power source. (will have to deal with a cable) Also a battery charger for the included battery which clips onto the back on the unit.
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No. This device does not need external power. Direct plug and play ( like a thumb drive)
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you can use a battery or a transformer or the low-voltage output terminals of a circuit board -- basically any source that provides AC or DC in the specified range.
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I suspect that you could plug one of the USB cable into an external power source. The question is, "which one"! I would suggest trying the plug on the end to your computer first, then the 2nd plug, (the one with the short lead), to the power source. However, if this does not work, then swap the 2..... One of the plugs is for power only, (no data line in that one)..... However, when all else fails, add a cheap, 2 or 4 port "active" hub to your computer, then plug a couple of your other USB devices to the HUB.... This can cost less than $20.00 This wireless adapter works so well, adding a small hub still makes this adapter the ONLY way to go wireless!
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could you please check and tell me what's the rating for the external DC supply ? Vdc ? and current rating (mA)?appreciate your help.thx
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The included external power supply provides 2.5A of power, to be shared between the hub ports (up to 500mA per port)
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No external power supply is needed. It is "plug & play". It gets power from the computer's ExpressCard/34 slot.
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It works without power supply when attached devices have little power consumption but peripherals such as an external hard drive that draws power from the port requires the added boost of the external power supply.
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The external power adapter is simply a mini USB cable connected to a computer or USB wall charger. You can find them on Amazon for under $4, and available at any electronics retailer. Make sure you get a mini USB cable (not micro-USB). The enclosure is tough but it is not weatherproof. You could use it outside as long as it doesn't get wet.