"elyob" <
[email protected]> writes:
>
> Me : Hi, I'm just wondering if there are any adaptors available to plug other things into the
> battery? I'd be looking at converting the power output from
> 13.2v/4A to the power of 2xAA batteries (1.2V 2000mAh each).
>
> Lumi : Thats a tough one. In theory yes - Practically no. you would need a 'step down' circuit
> board to do that; which is quite possible but we could not do it and you would need to
> re-configure the cells to run in series not in parallel (blah, blah, blah.)
>
> Me : Thanks, I was just figuring whether I could run a GPS unit off the battery. It's not a huge
> issue, as I don't have a GPS unit at the moment, but am considering one in the future.
>
> Lumi : Not sure, if you buy one let us know the power input etc, but it sounds like we might be
> able to help.
>
> So, it looks like they are pretty cool with the battery being a power source for other devices.
FWIW, I use an MLR SP24XC <URL:
http://www.gpsw.co.uk/details/prod344.html > which will take
external power from a 12 volt source. It's a bit bigger and heavier than the mini Garmins - I use it
primarily for sailing - but it sounds as if it would work with the lumicycle battery.
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