> > > Looks like it takes 240v. Can it be changes to 120v I wonder? I'm not really
> > > into micro's, but I do remember the Ohio Scientific stuff vaguely....
> > All you need is a transformer 240V<->120V - these are easy to get,
> > maybe look in shops where they sell electronics for tourists, or
> > South American 'visitors' ...
> Be careful, at least in the reverse direction (240V -> 120V). In the UK
> you can get some 'travel converters' that are quite small and light, and
> which have quite high power outputs (like 1kW). Needless to say they're
> not transformers - they're triac-based circuits (a bit like a fixed lamp
> dimmer) designed so that heating elements, etc run at the right power
> when plugged into them. But the output waveform is not sinusoidal, and it
> doesn't have the right peak voltage either.
Of course you are right - when I said transformer, I was meaning exactly
such an ancient <g> device - havn't thought about these other thingys.
> > I'ts always handy to have one.
> A true step down transformer (especially if an isolating transformer, but
> autotransformers are useful too) is a very useful thing to have on your
> bench. I have a few of them to get 110V (for many of my devices that use
> said voltage) from UK mains.
I added a fixed 120V installation to my workbench including some
US power outles - when going for US machinery, I want to keep them
unmodified. - Also handy for a first check.
Gruss
H.
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Received on Tue Apr 20 1999 - 04:55:24 BST