Registered: Apr 2001
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 46

Battery Replacements

Okay, I've looked at several of the rechargeable battery replacements for the VPL (and others like it) and find non of the solutions truly exciting. Here's my thought on this:

First off, a question. Can a springboard module supply power to a Visor? I know the Visor can power a SBM. But can it work the other way around?

Then we get to my idea. A Springboard Mod for the Visor that is a batter pack (and perhaps other features built in as well, depending on how small it was in terms of rechargeable battery). It could be recharged from the cradle, as this is already possible.

Just a silly thought. I seem to think I heard someone say this was being done, but I've never seen anything.

Oh well.

Silly rabbit.

Registered: Dec 1999
Location: Connecticut USA
Posts: 2682

Re: Battery Replacements

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Originally posted by Holocron
Can a springboard module supply power to a Visor? I know the Visor can power a SBM. But can it work the other way around?

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Registered: Mar 2001
Location: Nebraska- the Good life
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Related question:

Theoretically, a Deluxe can, if wired correctly, use rechargeable batteries and be recharged in the stand since the hot-sync connector is the same for the Platinum, right?

So- what would it take for a reasonably skilled tech to do this?

Anyone know which contacts are used?

Also, where does the Plat get the power from? The computer, or is there a seperate power cord?

I understand that this would invalidate the warranty, and is probably not something that is quick, easy, or commercially practical- but I bet it is possible!

Registered: Dec 1999
Location: Connecticut USA
Posts: 2682

Check out this old thread. It discusses the modifications needed to convert the VDx into a rechargeable unit.

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Registered: Jan 2001
Location: Arlington TX
Posts: 67

What about talesafe stuff

I see that Talesafe has an adaptor that lets you charge the Prism from the SB slot. Could somehow me tinker with that so that a second battery could be placed in the SB slot and a trickle charge be used?

Registered: Sep 2001
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Originally posted by Madkins007
Related question:

Theoretically, a Deluxe can, if wired correctly, use rechargeable batteries and be recharged in the stand since the hot-sync connector is the same for the Platinum, right?

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Registered: Dec 1999
Location: Connecticut USA
Posts: 2682

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Originally posted by Erreth-Akbe
So are you saying that I could put my Platinum in a charging cradle and it would recharge my NiMH batteries

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