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Jdurg:

--- Quote from: DaOld Man on April 14, 2008, 05:34:49 pm ---
--- Quote from: Jdurg on April 14, 2008, 04:26:04 pm ---I think that's what I was getting at, but in a more convoluted manner.  I'll have to draw something up.  I just know that there has to be some flow of electrons through the encoder in order for a signal to be registered, and that a flow of electrons through the meter causes the counter to change.

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The counter most likely will draw more CURRENT than the keywiz can sink.
It will probably draw more current than the PC's PS2 or USB port can handle.
If you power the counter from the keywiz +5 volt supply you are taking a very big chance.
I WOULDNT DO IT.
But if you do, tell us how it turns out.
I think we discussed this in another thread.


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I certainly will.  I'll do some research on it first and see if there are any risks at all.  I'll have to bring out my old physics book to see how the counter could even draw current that wasn't available to it.  I figure it will either work, or won't and that's it.  I can see how damage could occur if I fed it 12 volts and had it connected to the KeyWiz though.
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