>From: Andrew Dacey <frugal@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
>2. Build it. How difficult would it be to build a unit?
If you have basic soldering skills, it is quite simple. It requires 6 volts.
That means 4 or 5 battery cells, depending on if you us alkaline or nickel
cells.
All the needed parts can be had at Radio Shack.
>I
>tried the various connectors for my universal AC adapter and there were 2
>likely candidates...
Take it down to a Radio Shack and try them out there before you buy. Be sure
the center hole fits fairly snug -- there is one that fits the outside just
fine, but the inside is loose, which will cause intermittent problems.
>I wasn't certain of the
>voltage (although I'm guessing 6V)
Yup.
>or the polarity
The polarity is unimportant for the modelling lamps, but go with positive
center, and your battery will then also work with a Winder.
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