AC Adapter for Charging Sansa Clip w/o Connecting to Computer

fair enuf… before i posted, i found info on other sites… absolutely successful w/clip as well as other devices–zen etc…

if you click the link, look at the output, that is close enuf… chargers that have usb on output aint gonna fry anything made for usb–anything.

I’ve been using a ZIP-LINQ AC to 5V USB adapter.

Model ZIP-PWR-AC

http://www.ziplinq.com/retractable-cable-pwr.html

Works great with the Clip and all my other mp3 players.

Looks like they have European and Australian versions also.

Your recommendation is good enough for me.   I think I’ll give this one a try.  Thanks once again. :smiley:

After doing a little more investigation, it looks like a power adapter (home or auto) for a Sansa Clip should have an output range of 5 to 6 VDC and 400 to 500 mA.  I saw some acceptable ones on eBay for $.99 each plus $3 to $5 shipping.  That’s not too bad.  Seems like I was the only one to have a problem with the one from Wal-Mart.   Maybe I should have researched first - then purchased. :wink:

Message Edited by bgunner01 on 12-04-2007 10:38 AM

for usb . all i have ever seen is the 5± output…youre the only one who said it didnt work

I bought this A/C adapter

http://store.bargaincell.com/B000I1XLG6/M/B000I1XLG6.htm

 

and this car cigarette lighter adapter

http://store.bargaincell.com/B000CRFDEO/M/B000CRFDEO.htm

 

for about $10 including shipping. So far they seem to be working great.

Hello!

OK - A few of us have tossed this one around on another board for a while.  Your thoughts on the following?

I have a wall to USB charger that has INPUT: 100-240V - 0.50 - 60Hz, 0.2A  OUTPUT: DC 5V === 1A  For I.T.E. use only. 

After reading the rest of this thread (and several others which are closely related), my charger seems to differ only in the amperage, with it being 50mA higher than the others.  Does this matter?  Would I damage my player if I use it?  Also, is it OK to leave it plugged in to charge, say, overnight or should one be diligent and unplug it as soon as it is fully charged?

I would really appreciate any insight!  Also, this same adapter came with a car end, which (of course) has no specs on it at all.  Do you think that it would be safe to use?  Oh, and don’t worry, I won’t come to sue any of you if I do fry my player.  Just wondering if you all had any ideas.

Thanks!  Merry Christmas!

Melody

The Adapter should be fine.

The clip regulates the charging current, and will shut it off when its done charging.  So no harm to leave it connected, and no issue as long as the Amperage is at least 200 ma,  should be fine.  Voltage needs to be 5 V.

i use ipod ac charger worx great… you can find these all over real cheap, if in doubt

Thanks, Sansafix!  Good news!  It’s also OK to use the car adapter, then?  I’ve looked all over it and can find no specs at all.

Sorry about my techno-idiotness (I just invented a word!).  I appreciate your patience!

Melody

I have used the car adapter.  For some reason mine makes some noises occasionally if I am playing back and charging in the car.

It charges the unit overnight just fine.

For anyone with a RAZR cell phone or one of several Motorola bluetooth earsets, the charger for those items produces 550mA at 5VDC, and does a great job of charging the Clip.

–jstover

Question Regarding charging with AC adapter or Motorola razor charger vs using USB cable and PC -

On my PC when it is connected, the battery indicator shows it is charging by flashing bars across the indicator but when connected. When it is connected  to an AC USB charger or my razor car charger the clip battery inidicator just shows a solid inidicator (partially charged) it doesn’t flash bars across the indicator and doesn’t seem to charge.

I have updated the clip to the .18 latest firmware but the non PC chargers don’t seem to be working. Can anyone else confirm how the battery indicator acts when connected to an AC or DC charger?

If there is no animation the device is not charging.  Its likely the charger is not connected or powering the device, or else its fully charged.

 I have a motorola razor and it’s charger works great and is about 20.00 i’m putting up a link . Hope this helps someone http://www.store.motorola.com/mot/en/US/adirect/motorola?cmd=catProductDetail

IndySabre:

I concur with sansafix - no animation means it’s not charging.  However, I have tested and observed that battery icon animation occurs when I use either my AC or car RAZR charger.  With your car charger, did you have your ignition key in accessory or on position?  Does the car outlet work for other functions?  If there is no power to the outlet, the Clip won’t charge; but, it will display a non-animated, filled battery icon under certain conditions, even if the ignition switch is off (for example, if you turn the ignition switch on long enough to start the charging process, and then turn the ignition switch off).

–jstover

Message Edited by jstover on 12-22-2007 03:19 PM

Can you use the usb charger that comes with the clip or do you have to buy a zip-linq retractable to use with the zip-linq ac adapter? 

Here’s an Accurian complete charging kit for both wall outlets & your car lighter, on sale for 20 bucks.  If it says “iPod charger”, then it should work with Clip, right?

(link removed - this charger wouldn’t work with the Clip - the end that goes to the player was too wide, not the small USB type that goes into the Clip)

I guess I’ll end up ordering the Zip Linq. 

Message Edited by RickH on 01-07-2008 07:20 PM

i said it did, you wanna run a poll or something?

FWIW, a Blackberry charger will work with the Clip, too.