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elchucko Regular Member  Joined: 09/11/2011 Location: United StatesPosts: 86 |
Any idea on how long it takes fora Maximite order to reach the US? |
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CircuitGizmos Guru  Joined: 08/09/2011 Location: United StatesPosts: 1425 |
"It depends" might be a good answer. Don't forget to account for Veteran's Day (U.S.) (no post). I got mine in about a week or so from Oz - from Dontronics. Micromites and Maximites! - Beginning Maximite |
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pcaffalldavis Senior Member  Joined: 17/10/2011 Location: United StatesPosts: 187 |
Hello elchucko, Greetings from Alaska. Ordered my first SM1 September 24th, arrived in Alaska Oct 3rd, 10 days. Ordered #2 & 3 SM1s October 16, arrived in Alaska Oct 27, 11 days. Ordered #4 & 5 SM1s November 6, should arrive tomorrow, I hope! These are the greatest. I saw where you were wondering what powered these little giants. Mine don't run on 6 volts. I've had no trouble powering them with anything from 8 VDC to 14 VDC. I have never used the USB connection to power them. I prefer to use them as stand-alone computers. Sounds like that is your plan too so thought I'd share this in case you didn't see it noted elsewhere. Cordially, Pete in Hyder We're all here 'cause we're not all there. |
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sparkey Senior Member Joined: 15/06/2011 Location: AustraliaPosts: 819 |
that is odd are you shure that they wont run on 6 volts mine is.... technicians do it with least resistance |
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| elchucko Regular Member Joined: 09/11/2011 Location: United StatesPosts: 86 |
I plan to use a PC usb port. When standalone I want to use a 120 AC to 5v DC switching converter, the type used to charge cell phones, etc. |
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| sparkey Senior Member Joined: 15/06/2011 Location: AustraliaPosts: 819 |
you will need a plug pack that can put out at least 150 ma and 6 volts five may run it but the power when powered from the power sockt/terminals goes directly to a 5 volt reg then the out put of the five volt reg is fed to the three point three volt reg....generally where the volt regs are concearned its a general rule to have two volts over the reg voltage out put.... technicians do it with least resistance |
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donmck Guru Joined: 09/06/2011 Location: AustraliaPosts: 1313 |
If you use the elcheapo ebay type, AC to USB 5VDC units to power via USB, they work fine. Look under power at: http://www.themaximitecomputer.com/maximite-control/ Cheers Don... https://www.dontronics.com |
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| elchucko Regular Member Joined: 09/11/2011 Location: United StatesPosts: 86 |
Yes I bought a 120 ac to 5v 1 amp charger from Wal*Mart. If it doesn't work I'll just return it to WM and punt. While reading many posts here on a variety of subjects concerning the Maximite (going back to June), I saw the learning curve on this product and know I'll be going through the same thing except you've "paved " the way. ;) |
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| CircuitGizmos Guru Joined: 08/09/2011 Location: United StatesPosts: 1425 |
elchucko: If it doesn't work, let me know and I'll send you something that does work. You have an SM1? Micromites and Maximites! - Beginning Maximite |
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| elchucko Regular Member Joined: 09/11/2011 Location: United StatesPosts: 86 |
Yes I have an SM1. I'll post the results of my "test". Thank you |
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| elchucko Regular Member Joined: 09/11/2011 Location: United StatesPosts: 86 |
I received a Maximite toady! |
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BobDevries Senior Member Joined: 08/06/2011 Location: AustraliaPosts: 266 |
Heh, is that a new model? Did I miss an announcement? 
Regards, Bob Devries Dalby, QLD, Australia |
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| sparkey Senior Member Joined: 15/06/2011 Location: AustraliaPosts: 819 |
bob the duinomites are available from don.... technicians do it with least resistance |
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| CircuitGizmos Guru Joined: 08/09/2011 Location: United StatesPosts: 1425 |
The Maximite toady is available from Kermit the Frog. Micromites and Maximites! - Beginning Maximite |
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Bryan1 Guru Joined: 22/02/2006 Location: AustraliaPosts: 1344 |
WAAAAAAAA Ozzie post used to post my stuff from Don overnight just about everytime so this little puppy was too keen to go check the mailbox at the PO. One weeping puppy until monday WAAAAAAAAAAAAAA  |
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| donmck Guru Joined: 09/06/2011 Location: AustraliaPosts: 1313 |
Sorry Bryan, it appears Sparkey is the only customer in the world, that has a DuinoMite. The first were posted out Wednesday, so I would hope that others would have had them for the weekend. Cheers Don... https://www.dontronics.com |
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| elchucko Regular Member Joined: 09/11/2011 Location: United StatesPosts: 86 |
Actually I have a Maximite SM1. I have the device up and running both standalone and on my PC via Hyper Terminal. |
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