Gp32 Charging =)

[Squiike]

wow i never thought i was gonna post here again =)

been years since ive used my gp32 but now im going out for a trip again. im buying the "Freeloader" http://www.solartechnology.co.uk/products/.../freeloader.asp

and so i wonder if i can charge my batteries while they are in the gp32!
as i see the gp both got a mini usb and a 3 or 4mm jack

is it possible?

 

[Gruntfuggly]

The GP32 doesn't use the USB socket for power unfortunately. Unless the FreeLoader has an adaptor to convert to 2 AA batteries, I don't think it will work.

But, you could get a USB battery charger, and use that...

http://www.gp32x.de/board/index.php?showtopic=40980&hl=

 

[Squidge]

You can't charge the batteries whilst they are in the GP32, but it does have a 3V DC jack, so you should be able to power it from the battery in the Freeloader.

 

[Squiike]

You can't charge the batteries whilst they are in the GP32, but it does have a 3V DC jack, so you should be able to power it from the battery in the Freeloader.

yeah nice =) that was what i was thinking...cause the freeloader has a battery storage....so maybe i dont need AA batteries at all :rolleyes: right?

 

[Squidge]

yeah nice =) that was what i was thinking...cause the freeloader has a battery storage....so maybe i dont need AA batteries at all :rolleyes: right?

Right It'll be just like having your own mains adaptor

 

[Squiike]

yeah nice =) that was what i was thinking...cause the freeloader has a battery storage....so maybe i dont need AA batteries at all :rolleyes: right?

Right It'll be just like having your own mains adaptor




the 3.5 mm didnt work, neither did the 2mm. but when i plugged the Samsung® Wide flat connector into the ext directly under the gp32 it lighted up, and i could turn it on with batteries after, but it only gave a white screen...only the light worked

 

[Squidge]

Did you get the polarity correct? The connector on the bottom of the unit states negative tip polarity.

Also, don't go plugging random connecting into the ext socket, thats a sure way to blow the unit up.

 

[Squiike]

yeah nice =) that was what i was thinking...cause the freeloader has a battery storage....so maybe i dont need AA batteries at all :rolleyes: right?

Right It'll be just like having your own mains adaptor




the 3.5 mm didnt work, neither did the 2mm. but when i plugged the Samsung® Wide flat connector into the ext directly under the gp32 it lighted up, and i could turn it on with batteries after, but it only gave a white screen...only the light worked

 

[Squidge]

You didn't type anything?

 

[Squiike]

You didn't type anything?

dunno what happened, i typed the one most down

 

[slaanesh]

Yes as Squidge said the polarity is the "wrong way around" to the standard.

Negative middle with positive outer. The norm is the other way around. The GP2X AC/DC adapter is usable by the GP32 as it's exactly the same requirements.

Plugging connectors into your GP32's DC input and switching it on just because it fits is an excellent way of learning that you shouldn't be doing this kind of thing <_<