safetyfirst05y 0 Report post Posted August 29, 2007 Hey Bro.would you be able to buy some new sets back (instead of recon set) ?Which transformer went "POOF"? Your iRobot power supply or your step down transformer? If its yr iRobot power supply, was it a 110V or modified 110V or 240V?Blur liao . . . . . I was given the 240V powerpack. I was able to plug in to the wall socket directly (without additional transformer). Can a third-party transformer function like the Fast-Charger ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dennyon 0 Report post Posted August 29, 2007 I was given the 240V powerpack. I was able to plug in to the wall socket directly (without additional transformer). Can a third-party transformer function like the Fast-Charger ?Huh? What do you mean? You bought from iRobot USA and they sent u a 240V powerpack? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
safetyfirst05y 0 Report post Posted August 29, 2007 Huh? What do you mean? You bought from iRobot USA and they sent u a 240V powerpack? local(SGP) seller who had self-imported Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RooRoo 0 Report post Posted August 29, 2007 Can u verify if yrs is an ORIGINAL 240V power supply by iRobot or a 110V model modified by seller to support local 240V operation? In any case, think i came across a switching power supply (was it Newstar or something) thats capable of supply 1.25A at 22Vdc. It should be compatible to the fast charger supply (i've not tried it out personally, caution here!). Its retailing for S$55 at SLT.local(SGP) seller who had self-imported Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kohsw88 0 Report post Posted August 29, 2007 Hey Bro.would you be able to buy some new sets back (instead of recon set) ?Blur liao . . . . . No...I mean I am selling what I am using now. I am not help to mass order anymore. I have a few (one for living room, 3 for bedrooms...). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dennyon 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2007 Can u verify if yrs is an ORIGINAL 240V power supply by iRobot or a 110V model modified by seller to support local 240V operation? In any case, think i came across a switching power supply (was it Newstar or something) thats capable of supply 1.25A at 22Vdc. It should be compatible to the fast charger supply (i've not tried it out personally, caution here!). Its retailing for S$55 at SLT.Take a look at this comment: http://www.roombareview.com/chat/viewtopic.php?p=1357#135722Vdc at 1.25A would only give you around 28W. That guy recommends getting 70W UPS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RooRoo 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2007 Good point there... but the Newstar i referred to is capable of > 1.25A at 22Vdc, just dont know what is the max current it can supply at 22VDc. As the switching power supply dont come cheap, perhaps getting back an original iRobot fast charger power supply is the best bet. Should be able to find some decently priced ones (used/old) on Ebay.Take a look at this comment: http://www.roombareview.com/chat/viewtopic.php?p=1357#135722Vdc at 1.25A would only give you around 28W. That guy recommends getting 70W UPS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cookie 0 Report post Posted August 31, 2007 Actually mod the charger cost only $2 to $3, that is to buy the C1 capacitor, excluding transportation cost lah .. 1.) Roomba 47uf 400V or Scooba 100uf 400V2.) Remove VR1 or RV1 varistor3.) Line PCB fuse (I think can just leave it based on some research from the web)Also thanks to the help from kohsw88, I just mod my scooba charger today, and I will test it out tonight and feedback the result here.here are the links I found having useful infohttp://gianmauro.wordpress.com/2006/12/29/...0v-to-220v-mod/http://www.roombareview.com/chat/viewtopic...p;highlight=220For Scoobahttp://mysite.verizon.net/gsplews/26DCpwrSup.htmHi, I leave my mod charger to charge overnight and it works perfectly. My fully charged scooba run for more than 1 hours to complete whole hse cleaning and battery still going strong.Strongly recommend to mod the charger instead of using AC converter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weevenge 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2007 Me too have been using my roomba mod by bro koh for more than 1 month liao no problem or anything either....highly recommendated to mod instead of buying the new star thingy ... i think its quite bulky the new star device.....Bro Koh u going away again eh ?? hows your mum reno ???P.s your clorex still with me leh .... how to pass to u ? and i also own u 2 kopi ..hehehe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dennyon 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2007 Actually mod the charger cost only $2 to $3, that is to buy the C1 capacitor, excluding transportation cost lah .. 1.) Roomba 47uf 400V or Scooba 100uf 400V2.) Remove VR1 or RV1 varistor3.) Line PCB fuse (I think can just leave it based on some research from the web)I did my mod on friday. Only removed the varistor and changed the C1 capacitor. It runs well. It'll only take u 1 hour max to do the mod... but it's better than wasting $15 to $20 buying the transformer! C1 only costs $2 at SLT (B1-28). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cookie 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2007 I did my mod on friday. Only removed the varistor and changed the C1 capacitor. It runs well. !! It'll only take u 1 hour max to do the mod... but it's better than wasting $15 to $20 buying the transformer! C1 only costs $2 at SLT (B1-28).Congraluation! Now your robot can start to work for you. Cheers! !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reynerllica 0 Report post Posted September 3, 2007 Look at the new Roombahttp://home-solutions.hsn.com/irobot-roomb...ther*1852705*NA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dennyon 0 Report post Posted September 3, 2007 Look at the new Roombahttp://home-solutions.hsn.com/irobot-roomb...ther*1852705*NABecareful when getting this new model. The charger is a different one from the previous model and different battery pack as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cornetto 0 Report post Posted September 5, 2007 am planning to buy the scooba off amazon.comhttp://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/105-1...keywords=scoobaam confused to which one to get. the remanufactured one or not? dennyon can help me modify if i really get it? not sure whether 5800 or 5900... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cookie 0 Report post Posted September 5, 2007 am planning to buy the scooba off amazon.comhttp://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/105-1...keywords=scoobaam confused to which one to get. the remanufactured one or not? dennyon can help me modify if i really get it? not sure whether 5800 or 5900...Hi, 5900 is very old model, do not get it. Basically it is very noisy, plus it cannot run with plain water, must use their own cleaning solution for every cleaning. You will have big trouble after the cleaning solution run out as it is very EXPENSIVE!When buying a scooba, there are several things to take note.1.) Floor area (The water and battery of the scooba determine)2.) Need supervision (It is not so smart, so u have to sub divide your floor area)3.) Floor (Not advisable on laminate flooring)Model 5800 -- Cover area 250sq ftModel 350 -- Cover area 500 sq ft (I bought this)Model 380 -- Cover area 850 sq ft Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
