[olpc-help] FW: Electrical converter

[Richard A. Smith]

A bit late response but I'll post for the archives.

> Yes.  You should plan to get a converter/adapter.

You don't need a converter.  The external power supplies are rated for 
both 120V and 220V operation.  All thats needed is adapter to convert to 
the plug type of the country.

> The power requirements of the XO are not large; a 20 watt converter
> will suffice.

Yes.  The AC ext power supplies are 18W devices.  When both running the 
XO and charging a battery the maximum draw is under 18W.

> You might also consider using 12 volts straight from an automobile,
> however you would need to re-wire the American XO power adapter or
> find a suitable connector for the XO (and these are a bit rare.)
> 
> See  http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Battery_and_power for lots of good information.

See also

http://wiki.laptop.org/go/XO_Power_Draw

-- 
Richard Smith  <richard at laptop.org>
One Laptop Per Child