IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT POWER SUPPLY

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  • #1357
    Rob Faludi
    Keymaster

    The 6V DC power adapter included in the kit is rated for 120V, so it’s only appropriate for use in the US, Canada, or Japan. For all other countries, try something like Adafruit’s multiplug power adapter http://www.adafruit.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=79&sessid=ed088ab244b3d9d3cbe8fef9c75c9b82. Or you can use a transformer.

    #1675
    botanicalls0084
    Participant

    This was a bit disappointing to find out….

    Why not add a multi-voltage power supply to the kit and make everybody happy? If this is too expensive, leave the power supply out of the kit, charge less for kit, postage and packaging and save the environment whilst you’re at it….

    Right now, I had to get a new transformer (15 EUR) and had to throw away the 110V adapter. This is more waste than my ficus will be able to ‘green’ in it’s entire life. :( Not very green…. I think this is unfortunate given the nature of the product….

    Martijn Wismeijer

    http://www.twitter.com/botanicalls0084

    Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    #1676
    Rob Faludi
    Keymaster

    Yes, the multi-voltage supplies are more expensive but we’re still looking into them for future versions. I don’t think people would be very happy to get kits without power supplies so it’s unlikely we’d go that route.

    #1677
    gyroplant
    Participant

    But how did this affect the botanicall? Did it burn? Or did you exchange adapter first? any risk?

    #1678
    Rob Faludi
    Keymaster

    The adapter in these kits should not be plugged in to 220 mains power. A different, 200 volt adapter should be used instead.

    #1679
    Rob Faludi
    Keymaster

    This note is now obsolete. New versions of the Botanicalls kit come with a switching power supply that can be used on both 110 and 220 V AC mains power.

    #1680
    plantophile
    Participant

    So is there a new version of the kit? Or was this post used just to close an old topic?

    Are there any plans for a new version/design?

    #1681
    Rob Faludi
    Keymaster

    The only update to the current kits is the power supplies.

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