what voltage setting to use? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

tekaweni · 05-08-2004, 09:09 AM

The transformer on my router died and I have another one - but dont know if its suitable to use..

The original one was 220v/5v at 2A, and the one I'm considering using is also rated at 2A - but has only a 4.5v or 6v selectable voltage.

Which setting should I use? Or should I not be so damn cheap and just go buy the right one

Thanks for any help!

goddfather40 · 05-08-2004, 10:45 AM

I would go buy the right one. But...if I had to use that transformer I would set it to 4.5V. The reason why is that a lot of microprocessors, such as those like in your router, have a operating voltage range of 4.5-5.5 volts.

tekaweni · 05-09-2004, 10:15 AM

Much appreciated..I'll go and buy the right one, but good to know what I should use in an emergency anyway.

Cheers!

jujueye · 05-10-2004, 11:29 AM

Also to note: sometimes manufacturer's will change which foltage goes where on the connector: sometimes the center pin is hot, other times it is ground....and sometimes this can fry your gear! Yeah, I'd get the orignal unless you're really careful.

05-08-2004, 09:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
tekaweni It wasnt me Location: Scotland	what voltage setting to use? The transformer on my router died and I have another one - but dont know if its suitable to use.. The original one was 220v/5v at 2A, and the one I'm considering using is also rated at 2A - but has only a 4.5v or 6v selectable voltage. Which setting should I use? Or should I not be so damn cheap and just go buy the right one Thanks for any help! __________________ If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always gotten

05-08-2004, 10:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
goddfather40 Llama Location: Cali-for-nye-a	I would go buy the right one. But...if I had to use that transformer I would set it to 4.5V. The reason why is that a lot of microprocessors, such as those like in your router, have a operating voltage range of 4.5-5.5 volts. __________________ My name is goddfather40 and I approved this message. I got ho's and I got bitches, In C++ I branch with switches -MC Plus+

05-09-2004, 10:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
tekaweni It wasnt me Location: Scotland	Much appreciated..I'll go and buy the right one, but good to know what I should use in an emergency anyway. Cheers! __________________ If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always gotten

05-10-2004, 11:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
jujueye alpaca lunch for the trip Location: in my computer	Also to note: sometimes manufacturer's will change which foltage goes where on the connector: sometimes the center pin is hot, other times it is ground....and sometimes this can fry your gear! Yeah, I'd get the orignal unless you're really careful.