[Power] Charging XO-1.0 From 12V DC Battery

[Andra DuPont]

Very good comment. I will need to make a hard wired "harness" for the charging jacks that cannot be easily removed from the 12V batteries. I will also use good labeling with appropriate cautions.

Andy

On Dec 14, 2010, at 7:47 PM, forster at ozonline.com.au wrote:

> Just a note of caution
> 
> My understanding is that the XO's only protection against reverse voltage is an internal fuse on the circuit board.
> 
> If using a home made system (like alligator clips on the battery terminals) there is a real risk of damage. In this case the XO lead could have a series diode in it when made up, even though it wastes 0.7V of precious voltage.
> 
> Tony