Topic: can i power up the unit?

[SkeeterMatt]

i am waiting for my 998 to arrive tomorrow and won't be able to have it installed unitl Monday.
Is it possible to power it up and play with it until then. if so, how?
Thanks....can't wait. i've already waited too long.
Matt

[RGecy]

Matt,

Check around the house and see if you have a 12v 1amp power supply or even just a 12v hobby battery.

I dont know about you, but I save any power adapter I find, even on old stuff I throw out.  So chances are, if you have some laying around, you may have what you need.

Look for an adapter that has 12-16v output and a minimum of 1amp (1000mA).  Then you can cut the end off and just splice a power cable right to it.  You will need to check the polarity on the wires. 

If not, here is one I have recommended before: 12v 2A PS from Digikey.com , $19.  Or just stop by Radio Shack or even WalMart and you should be able to come up with something that will work

Good Luck,

Robert