Can i use a portable battery pack(like the ones for jumping off dead batteries in cars)instead of the tower that comes with it?
144632
Yes, that is what I used. Works great. Need an adapter port for like in a cigarette lighter on the battery pack.
144633
Yes. It comes with a car accessory plug and about a 4 foot cord. The cheesy pack that comes with has an accessory plug on to. In theory you could use it to charge phones etc in an emergency.
144634
I would think so if it will accept the power plug just like in a vehicle but I would check the voltage draw as does fan us 6 volts or straight 12 volt. The reason I say this is fan may not be able to reduce voltage itself for proper operation.
144635
I'M AFraid I am unable to answer your question because I am unfamiliar with the battery pack you are describing. However it did seem to have a pretty standard attachment and I believe the fan battery pack may be able to power other items like a light, or possible cell phone. I am in Missouri and the fan is in California. We used it at Burning Man in Nev. Labor day weekend. As I recall the fan took 4 D batteries and had an attachment to use it hooked up to the lighter accessory socket on a vehicle.
2203556
No, but you can easily power your circuits with a separately purchased battery pack or AC power supply.
1543536
I don't believe that you can. I always remove my batteries when not in use. It helps you locate it in the dark and uses very little power.
1397413
Yes you could. Use the good double sided stickers, adhesive or Velcro because it's a little heavy with 3 "d" size batteries.
1293932
You can but it ruins the battery. The battery will become dependent on the constant charge and will weaken.
213726
You can use a power bank instead of batteries. More economical, lighter to carry around, and it's actually better since the max output does not decrease with a power bank as it does (a little bit, nothing to worry about but still...) when batteries drain.
1373001
You can tie it directly to the battery. If you are handy you can make a detachable plug as well to make it convenient. It comes with open leads.
1047691
I honestly wouldn't. It would take a lot of the battery from the car. And/or not get enough to run the system properly which I'll cause shortages soon after or start to run hot because it's pushing itself harder. To go on the safe route go to a truck stop and get a car port that is a wall adapter. I would think you would be ok for the simple fact that it's a portable gaming device but at the same time. If I was meant for a car it would of came with a car charger. Good luck
960059
yes you can you just need to find something that connects to the battery. You should be able to find something at a hoby shop
2156264
No. I tried the same thing. But there is circuitry to prevent overcharging which would damage your batteries that is missing in the circuit.
425454
Yes, you can. The battery pack is just a little bit bigger but gives much more power which is much more computer time--about twice as much.
2103723
Hi Cynthia, A battery pack can be used. If the electric is out for less than an hour, it probably won't matter. DON'T open the lid during that time... What you want to search is "uninterruptible power supply," or UPS
650346
It does not take batteries, only AC power. I think portable refers the tiny size of it.
2090382
The transmitter base (Flying saucer) has a storage compartment/charging slot inside it for an extra battery. It's found on the bottom of the base - just turn it over and open the little latch - the extra battery stores and charges inside the base
110731
Yes, but you'd better take them out of the unit to recharge them. The O2 Cool Portable Tent Fan I purchased won't run off the battery pack, the contacts in the pack were manufactured incorrectly by accident (they were put in backwards). I can only run the fan off another power source, like my 12-volt portable battery pack or the AC power pack. I'm afraid I don't have much of an opinion because I don't have the success you're having.
86029
I tend to keep them in the trunk of my car so I always have them with me. I use a power tower at home. These are more like my portable workout station.
1027101
You can also get a SLA battery and plug it into the 12v input jack on the back. A 12v 7ah should give plenty of runtime. That's really the only way to go for outdoor use, in my opinion. I've powered all my portables this way for years. D cells get expensive fast and rechargeable D's don't last long in powerful systems. (as little as 2 or 3 hours in one of mine)