New Classic Finds and etc. (Long)

From: Doc Shipley <doc_at_mdrconsult.com>
Date: Mon Jan 26 09:26:41 2004

On Jan 25, 2004, at 11:15 PM, Lyos Norezel wrote:

> Doc... this is a BAD idea... I've fried numerous devices by using the
> wrong power rating... even if it was only 1mA off. The voltage almost
> never matters... as long as the power is correct. Hope this gets to u
> before you fry your machine.

   ????

   That's opposite everything I was ever taught. As long as the voltage
and DC polarity are correct, and the power supply provides at least
enough amperage for the device, the device itself determines the amount
of power it draws. The big worry is that a slightly under-amped PSU can
toast itself trying to keep up.


        Doc
Received on Mon Jan 26 2004 - 09:26:41 GMT