Re: TI-H: off topic
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Re: TI-H: off topic
Grant Stockly wrote:
> > I would like to be able to power my notebook off of my cigarette
> >lighter in my car. The computer's power supply is 12 v and at 2.2 amps. I
> >would like the power supply to have some sort of filter to prevent any
> >higher amperage from hitting the PC. If anyone can help, please e-mail
> >me. Greg
>
> you mean higher voltage. Your laptop will not eat more amps just because
> they are there.
>
> When your car is going 60MPh you are probably putting out atleast 13.8 to
> 14 volts.
The speed of your car has nothing to do with the output of the alternator (or
generator). It is the speed that your motor is running (the RPM) that turn
your alternator. Your car puts out more volts when you accelerate up through
the gears or are going up a hill or downshifting down a hill then when you are
cruising at 60 mph (at least if you have a 5th gear)
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