[BlindMath] Anyone have an adapter for the ti-36x talking calculator?

[Aaron Cannon]

So, solved it. The device works. In case anyone searches for this info in
future, the specs for the DC adapter for the Orion TI-36X talking
calculator are 9 volts, center positive. It also looks like the adapter
needs to supply only 300 milliamps, but if the adapter you use can supply
more, it's fine. (For those unfamiliar with the basics of electronics, the
only things that have to match are the polarity and the  voltage. As long
as the amps supplied meet the minimum, it will work. The device will only
use as many amps as it needs.)

I'm still not sure what the measurements of the tip are, but this is the
product I bought:
ZOZO Universal AC/DC Adapter 12W...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015PXUHYA?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Thanks to everyone who emailed with info and suggestions.

All that said, do this at your own risk. Some devices put the battery
charging circuitry in the adapter, so, like any after market adapter, I
suppose that this could theoretically cause bad things to happen to your
batteries and/or the device, or cause your house to catch fire, or initiate
the zombie apocolips, or any number of other terrible things. So while your
milage may varry, I'm personally not all that worried about it.

Aaron


On Sat, Mar 30, 2024 at 21:34 Aaron Cannon <cannona at fireantproductions.com>
wrote:

> Hi.
>
> Thanks for this info. This is quite helpful.  Now I'll just need to try to
> figure out if the tip is positive (most common) or negative. Perhaps the
> seller will know, or someone with the adapter can test it with a
> multimeter.
>
> I'll post back here if I find anything, in case someone tries searching
> the archives in future.
>
> Thank you again!
>
>
> On Sat, Mar 30, 2024 at 21:23 Susan Osterhaus <osterhauss at tsbvi.edu>
> wrote:
>
>> Hi Aaron,
>>
>> I still love the Orion TI-36X talking scientific calculator. I was shocked
>> as well to hear that Orbit wanted nearly $50 for the adapter. I do know
>> that some people have had bad luck if they don't use the "proper"
>> adapter/charger, but let's hope you can find one that works well for a
>> lower price.
>>
>> Here are the specs on my AC/DC adapter.
>> Model: XKD-C0300NHS9.0-5W
>> Input: AC 100-240V-50/60Hz0.25Amax
>> Output: DC 9V---300mA
>>
>> Good luck!
>> Susan
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: BlindMath [mailto:blindmath-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Aaron
>> Cannon via BlindMath
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>> Cc: Aaron Cannon <cannona at fireantproductions.com>
>> Subject: [BlindMath] Anyone have an adapter for the ti-36x talking
>> calculator?
>>
>> Hi all.
>>
>> I just picked up the TI-36X talking  calculator on Ebay for cheap, but I
>> don't have an adapter for it, and it doesn't say how many volts it is
>> expecting. Does anyone have one who could check the specs on the adapter
>> itself for me so I can try to find one online.
>>
>> I'm aware that I can get one from the manufacturer, but I'd rather avoid
>> paying $50 for a $10 adapter if I can help it.
>>
>> Thanks for any and all help!
>>
>> Aaron
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