Theoretically this will work. The on-board voltage regulator will
handle up to 16v, so that part should be fine. However, vehicle
electrical systems are not known for being particularly "clean". And we
haven't tested how the G-Cube will work with the extra heat generated by
the 16v input vs the 9v input. While the 9v results in about 4 volts
shed by the regulator, that jumps to 8 volts shed with the power from a
typical 12v auto system (which is closer to 13.2v or so). So
theoretically the power shed, and hence the heat, both double.
So on balance, I don't recommend it. It might work, but it might damage
the G-Cube with heat. And I wouldn't be surprised if the readings
suffer from noise.
YMMV, of course.
--Byron
TeamZ3@aol.com wrote:
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> How about a 12 volt cig lighter plug adaptor to eliminate the 9 volt battery?
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> M Sipe
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