On Tue, May 13, 2008 at 7:44 PM, Michael < heartspeace%40yahoo.com">heartspeace
yahoo.com> wrote:
> I read that I need a 2.5mm plug at 5v dc and 2amp to fit and run the
> NSLU2 correctly.
>
> Upon receiving it though - the center pin for the NSLU2 seems too bug
> for the female recepter on the power supply. Is the NSLU2 center pin
> really a 3mm pin?
>;
> I saw at: http://www.action-electronics.com/dcpowerplugs.htm
>
> # 30-347 2.5mm x 5.5 DC JACK to 3.0mm DC PLUG
>;
> which is 2.5mm to 3.00mm jack. However, I am very confused as to if
> this is correct or not.
>;
> http://www.nslu2-linux.org/wiki/Info/PowerSupply
If you're in the USA, I would suggest going to Radio Shack. They can
probably match the NSLU2 native power connector. They sell connectors
that you can solder for around $2. Just note that the center is +5V
and the surround is ground. If you're good with a soldering iron and
a voltmeter, this should be a pretty easy mod. When you cut the
connector on the existing 5V power supply (your Ebay unit), just be
sure to keep the leads from touching when powered. Best bet is to
solder the connections, then ensure they won't touch in the connector
you soldered, then power it up and measure voltage (confirm inner=
+5V, outer = ground).
After you figure out the power connector (or they) then please do
update the wiki above.
You are alert in noting that there is a spec for the outside diameter
as well as the inside diameter (in mm units). I can probably measure
the outside diameter but I don't have tools to measure the inside.
Regards,
-Rob
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