Can one use an AC adapter with this?
1092914
Although the unit comes with an AC adapter it's for charging only and for some reason does not allow direct AC use. I found this out the hard way as the batteries do not carry a charge longer than a couple weeks and I tried plugging in and using. Only when the battery was charged could I use it.
1092915
Unfortunately, the adaptor will not power the unit. It will only charge the battery.
1092916
Yes it comes with an AC adaptor but you won't need it other than to charge as it has a battery
2125833
Yes, though these adapters are low quality and don't last long. I've had better results buying cheap usb to 2.5mm cords that plug into a 5v ac to USB wall wart. Then if the plug end breaks I just replace the usb cord and can keep using the same ac adapter over and over.
1574455
Not directly, but (just as Ron Coleman suggested) you can using something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Schumacher-PC-6-120AC-Power-Converter/dp/B0012BL8LG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1421162514&sr=8-3&keywords=5+Amp+AC+to+12V+DC+Power+Adapter
828726
I'm not sure what is meant by a "standard" AC adapter. It takes a standard 6V adapter. Use a standard 12V adapter and you'll fry it. Hope that helps.
1278803
You shouldn't need an AC adapter, it has a cord that draws power from the USB port included. If you want to power it with a separate power source, you would need to use one that has a USB plug on it. USB is a standard 5 volt DC, although the milliamps will vary.
1111352
Sorry, no. An adapter would have to be purchased separately. There are several available on Amazon.com.
447929
Mine actually has an AC adapter so we plug it in to use it. I heard the rechargeable ones didn't work too well.
2105217
There is no need for an adapter. The unit plugs directly into 110 volts ac.
1541017
Not with out an adapter. The plug it comes with is AC, the kind we use in the US.
2028218
I believe mine came with an AC Adaptor. I don't USB would be enough even if it was an option.
572241
Yes you can! But you would need to buy the adapter that they also sell on amazon.
1915576
I don't know if it'll work with out the ac adapter. I do use it to run a Raspberry Pi, without any other power source so I would assume yes.
15772
No, it does not come with an AC adapter. It is powered by the USB connection. I have had no problems with just using the USB connection as a power source.
186423
Input is marked as 100-240v, with an output of 12v, so I think you could. You would just have to use a different adaptor than the one that it comes with. Hope this helps ~ M
873719
just about any 12V AC to DC adapter would do.i have use many electronics that came with 12V dc adapter that is rated 2A, and they always does the job better than what came with the device.
356392
Yes, you can. According to the manual specifications: Electrical ratings AC input 100-127V ~5.0A max or 200-240V ~3.0A max, 50/60Hz
511296
There is no AC adapter. It's battery operated by D batteries. I only activate it when I'm going to be away for one night or more (about once a week) but I'm still on the original battery for 6 months now.