Has anyone tried using this with batteries? If so, how did that work out? Would like to operate for around 3 hours at an event w/o outlets.
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You do not need to use any power converter just 12 v DC battery power. The included power supply output is 12 volt so 12 volt from a battery will work just fine. I ran mine on a 12.6 Vdc 17 amp gel cell for 5 hours with no problem. Just make sure that the battery can produce enough amperage (current) to supply the power for the time you need. The supplied power module is rated for 12 volts @ 2 amps. with the positive terminal being the center pin and the outer barrel is negative. Using a 12v to 120v converter to power would likely cause noise in the audio of the transmitter. Also using the converter will deplete the battery quicker as the converter uses the battery for power too. Make sure you get the proper connector for the connection as those coaxial type connectors come in many sizes. If you are in he USA Radio Shack has the correct one, it would be a good idea to take the original power pack with you just to make sure. Good luck.
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I assume you plan to use your car battery with 120v converter or an XPower 300 watt convert. They will give you over 3 hours. Good luck. Reg
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Yes, I'll would be lucky if my Innotab lasts 3 hours - maybe more if I don't have to reboot the device. Considering that an external 9V adapter is required and yet the device only takes 4 batteries (for a total of 6V) I wonder if this unit is really underpowered with the batteries alone.
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I think I did a three hour gig on batteries with no problem. Since then I just run it on the transformers to be safe. But I suspect they will go for much longer on batteries than I tried.
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Hi, Janice. So far I've used it on batteries only once, for about an hour on July 4th, to play patriotic music during a local parade. No problems for that length of time. With an old Panasonic boombox, I learned to remove the batteries if they were going to be unused for a while, to avoid the possibility of leaking battery acid that killed the boombox.
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with a little fiddling you can add your own battery that can last many days. All you need is 9V and a battery socket for connection. I use a number of 1.5 V batteries.
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I just used regular AA batteries, Energizer I believe, and it has worked just fine. I hope you are able to find something that makes it work better for you. My little guy plays with his everyday!
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This runs off of a low voltage transformer that plugs into an outlet. AC power... this won't run off batteries.
2032959
You can keep it plugged into an outlet all night. I've never even used the battery.
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No I have never used batteries. I have always just plugged it in. I will have to try it!
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I leave mine plugged in without batteries with no ill effects so far. But am concerned about power surgesrecently. They have reset my computer even with line conditioning and battery backup. Prob. from on/off/on cycle.
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You can use it with batteries or an adaptor! You can buy it together in amazon
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I plug the camera in before the occasion. Sometimes an hour or two, sometimes overnight. The battery has held out just fine each time I have used it if it is charged, but I've yet to use it for an all day event so I can't say how long it lasts. It certainly doesn't deplete quickly if that's a concern. I have not timed the charging process, but a couple of hours is sufficient to return to full capacity from near zero.
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Standby battery is really great, *IF* you turn it off after every use. I once charged it for a one-hour presentation, turned it off and left in my bag for a whole month and was able to use it for another one-hour long presentation with no issues. That's pretty amazing.Turning it off is quite easy, just push and hold the on/off button until you see the blue light blinking really fast and then let go. You'll see the blue light pause and then fade slowly, that's how you know it's turned off.
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For me the batteries lasted quite awhile. I used it for short term trainings and a trip to Africa. I only used it at night when I was sleeping. If used more than that it might not last long. I didn't try rechargeable.
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It's 120, so you'd need a converter. It also runs on batteries but I've never tried running one exclusively on batteries. I originally used the battery option as a backup in case there's a power outage, but then realized that it's pretty unusual for a power outage to last more than a short period of time so there's not much point unless you just don't want to plug it in.This is my third littermaid to own. The first two lasted me 11 years in total.
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No, it doesnt run on batteries. I will work only when connected to an outlet.
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No I have not. I have used for 4hr. straight and I have had no issues. Make sure the batteries are brand new.