USA power adapter [Archive]

baloogalover

15-11-2005, 02:04 AM

I just ordered a craft robo from the UK but can't use it until I get an adapter for the U.S. Does anyone know here i can get one.

thanks

dozyrosy

15-11-2005, 02:59 AM

I think you'll need a transformer. Try an electrical/electronics store?

Rosemary

BevS97

15-11-2005, 09:33 AM

You need a 120v to 240v Step Up Transformer - it should be quite a big thing, if you see something small then it won't be up to the job.
there are some here
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Transformer_Index/UK_to_USA_Converter/
but this is a UK based website, I would guess you could find one in the states and that would be cheaper on shipping (cause it will be heavy)

Our StepDown transformer (so we can use american things in the UK), is very big, about the size of a shoebox and it's pretty heavy too.

philk

15-11-2005, 11:24 AM

The power supply is dual voltage, 110v to 220v, you will only need to swop the plug for a US plug (or buy a travel adaptor

Marilyn

15-11-2005, 03:18 PM

sorry a travel adaptor is NOT the one.Bev is right it's approx.6wx8lx4h and costs about $50...I know RadioShak will have them sometimes depending onyour city(ie touristy)Bestbuy will have them.

MemoriesByMom

15-11-2005, 03:22 PM

Also, keep in mind that the UK software version is setup slightly differently than the US. The defaults are different (I assume it is just defaults, not hardcoding!). You'll probably want to change the default page size from A4 (I think) in the UK to 8.5"x11" in the US. Also, most likely you'll want to change your measurements from mm to inches.

HTH
KarenF
Paper Dreams Design Team

scatty scrapper

06-01-2007, 08:24 PM

I bought my c robo in the states and all you have to do is is plug it into one of those plug transformers . they cost just a couple of pounds. the other thing to remember is that English A4 paper Is classed as letter.hope that helps.

susibi

06-01-2007, 10:45 PM

When you installed the CRI it asked if you were installing letter or A4 - now it doesn't ask but you can choose 'letter' in the new page set up. Strange now I think about it but my CRII came with a continental plug and half the software in Italian!!- with my CRI I had to cut off the UK plug and put a continental one on.
Susibi