dennyon 0 Report post Posted April 3, 2008 I got it at US365 with 3 additional filter. not the cheapest. I hope to find a shop that can help me mod the charger. i heard alot of bad experience using universal adapter lehPreviously, I modded my charger for my Roomba for pets, and less than 9 months later, the charger went dead. I think the chip was overheated and it went burst. So I'm now using a universal adaptor that I got from SLT. So far no problems. Costed me 40+ bucks... near to 50.dennyon, I can't find a suitable universal adapter for Scooba, it's using MIDI kind of plug....I don't have a scooba, so I don't know how it looks like. But you can always try to go to SLT and take a look. Probably you can try to snip off the original plug from the universal adaptor and connect it to the correct one. Take care though of the connections and when dealing with live electricity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T_O_M 0 Report post Posted April 3, 2008 what kind of bad experience you heard? care to share? where did you get your 560 from?btw, for the benefits of others, here are the 5th generation roomba comparison, 550=560=570, just the accessories are different:I got it from Amazon. i heard the battery can naver fully charger, battery went kaput less then 6 mths..are you using adapter? can share you experience? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T_O_M 0 Report post Posted April 3, 2008 Previously, I modded my charger for my Roomba for pets, and less than 9 months later, the charger went dead. I think the chip was overheated and it went burst. So I'm now using a universal adaptor that I got from SLT. So far no problems. Costed me 40+ bucks... near to 50.I don't have a scooba, so I don't know how it looks like. But you can always try to go to SLT and take a look. Probably you can try to snip off the original plug from the universal adaptor and connect it to the correct one. Take care though of the connections and when dealing with live electricity. How long you have been using this universal adaptor? do you have undercharging issues? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tingshen 0 Report post Posted April 3, 2008 I got it from Amazon. i heard the battery can naver fully charger, battery went kaput less then 6 mths..are you using adapter? can share you experience?i think you cannot hear 1 person story to just condemn universal adapter. There is absolutely no supporting document for such PSU to spoil a battery, unless he/she got a spoilt battery at the first place. I'm using transformer for my Scooba, Roomba hasn't arrived yet. It depends on your usage pattern I guess, so far Scooba's battery life is longer than expected on my side...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T_O_M 0 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 i think you cannot hear 1 person story to just condemn universal adapter. There is absolutely no supporting document for such PSU to spoil a battery, unless he/she got a spoilt battery at the first place. I'm using transformer for my Scooba, Roomba hasn't arrived yet. It depends on your usage pattern I guess, so far Scooba's battery life is longer than expected on my side......i am not sure abt the adapter, maybe its a heard say. Anyway, I was recommand by a fren to use newstar transformer. which brand u are using?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nunu 0 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 Can anybody recommend me a place to buy a reliable Scooba 380 below $1000? I know nuts about the technical part so I need the specs to suit the local voltage. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keltong 4 Report post Posted April 5, 2008 Can anybody recommend me a place to buy a reliable Scooba 380 below $1000? I know nuts about the technical part so I need the specs to suit the local voltage. Thanks!You may want to consider getting from local distributor then. Full warranty and local voltage. Check out www.irobot.com.sg but it will definitely cost more than buying from USA. Of coz the advantage as mentioned is warranty and local voltage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nunu 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2008 Can I check if gkrobts is still in action cos I've been trying to access their website but can't. Scooba 380 from S'pore costs $1200? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tingshen 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2008 i am not sure abt the adapter, maybe its a heard say. Anyway, I was recommand by a fren to use newstar transformer. which brand u are using??Super 80W i think around $20 or $18. nunu, you keen to take over my Scooba 335 (Scooba 340 equilvalent) which is about 2 months old? I think I need a bigger capacity one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hansolo76 0 Report post Posted April 6, 2008 the constant dust battle staying in my new estate has finally pushed me to look for robotic help and irobot seems to be the best reviewed. im not very keen on paying crazy prices from the local distributor so thought to check if anyone has been checking out these as well and maybe can share good lobangs?also perhaps a show of hands who modded their adaptors and who decided the step down transformer is good enough? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T_O_M 0 Report post Posted April 6, 2008 Super 80W i think around $20 or $18. nunu, you keen to take over my Scooba 335 (Scooba 340 equilvalent) which is about 2 months old? I think I need a bigger capacity one.Ok guy, i juz brought the newstar transformer from home fix. cost $20.40. am waiting for my roomba 560 to arrive tonite to test out. Will keep u guys update again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nunu 0 Report post Posted April 6, 2008 Hi Tingshen, I left u a pm. Hope to receive your reply soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tingshen 0 Report post Posted April 6, 2008 the constant dust battle staying in my new estate has finally pushed me to look for robotic help and irobot seems to be the best reviewed. im not very keen on paying crazy prices from the local distributor so thought to check if anyone has been checking out these as well and maybe can share good lobangs?also perhaps a show of hands who modded their adaptors and who decided the step down transformer is good enough?Hey dude, didn't get my MSN? lol!nunu, just replied your PM and sms you too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hansolo76 0 Report post Posted April 6, 2008 (edited) hihi i juz sent you PM. anyway u got my msn info? Hey dude, didn't get my MSN? lol!nunu, just replied your PM and sms you too! Edited April 6, 2008 by hansolo76 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tingshen 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2008 hi hansolo, I think we could continue the discussion here for others' benefits.I'm using the transformers but would love to modify it for normal current. Besides the power wastage on transformers, would it really cause harm to the battery? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
