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  • #26827
    alberto
    Participant

    Hi! Just unpacked my axidraw a3 / v3.
    I am in Europe / Italy.

    I just downloaded the manual, attached the disconnected pin to the board following the instructions.
    Plugged the power supply via an adapter like this:

    When open inkscape, extensions > Axidraw > setup > apply
    I get this error message:

    `
    Warning: Low voltage detected.
    Check that power supply is plugged in.
    `

    Do I need any specific voltage for it?

    #26835
    Windell Oskay
    Keymaster

    The AxiDraw includes a “universal input” power supply. It should use a plug-shape adapter only, not a voltage adapter like that one. You are probably not getting enough output voltage from it.

    #26836
    rbowden
    Participant

    I too have the same problem, and have tried on various adaptors.

    #26837
    Windell Oskay
    Keymaster

    If you use a voltage adapter, it *will not* work. You need to use a straight-through adapter that gives the power supply the full power that it needs. We have regularly heard of issues like this with voltage adapters.

    Alternative approaches include: (A) Contact technical support or (B) Use your own power supply.

    If you would like to use your own power supply, it needs to have
    (1) 9 V DC output
    (2) regulated output
    (3) At least 1.5 A output current capacity
    (4) a 2.1 x 5.5 mm output barrel jack
    (5) center-positive output

    • This reply was modified 5 years, 7 months ago by Windell Oskay.
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