Using this for PC, which will require the micro USB to always be connected. Will I have any need for batteries at all?
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I just plugged mine in to check, and the answer is no. Mine is powered up and functional with my battery pack out.
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no batteries needed, it plugs into the USB port on your computer. You can buy a power supply for use elsewhere.
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It does not need it. The usb male from the Robot goes directly to the usb port from the PC. Excellent choice. Works perfectly.
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i hesitated a bit after seeing reginald goodman's answer. mine was powered with the USB for the conversion operation (so is the much bigger one i bought elsewhere. batteries are not necessary), but i THINK i remember seeing a battery compartment because you can carry this thing around with you and the batteries may become necessary then.
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Thank you so much for the explanation! I was worried that the USB is only for file transfer but not for charging battery, but this answered my questions!
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Hi Eric. Never tried it. I thought the USB was for wired page turning. Fresh spare batteries a must at every gig.
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It does not have a battery if that's what your asking. It needs to be constantly powered through USB and needs to be connected to a device that can use its drivers, otherwise it wont work.
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Yes, this needs usb power to function at all. You don't have to use the sound, but usb is always necessary.
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yes, the battery is required when connected to the computer. Just tested it to make sure.
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Nope! It runs on the USB power so all you need to do is plug it into your PC.
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You can connect the scanner to your PC with the USB cable if you do not want to put into any battery. Thanks.
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There is no battery needed. Alternatively, if you wanted to use a battery pack you probably can, but again, not needed. It comes with a Mini USB Male to Common (A-Type) USB Male Cable. Ive powered this from a laptop and had no issues. I also plugged it into an extra USB Adapter from an old phone and worked great.
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you can plug it into the mains when using with your computer (as live interface for example). otherwise when on the move it needs batteries my friend. hope this helps.
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Battery life is very good (a rechargeable lithium battery). I have a an external charger and don't have to connect with USB.j:
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It needs to be plugged in via USB. It can also be used on the PC if you have a joypad configuration program on the PC.
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Is charged using the micro USB connection. It does not come with a stand alone battery charger.
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I have never used it with the battery. I always use the USB plug plugged into my computer.