06-11-2018 03:17 PM
06-13-2018 08:48 AM
06-13-2018 05:58 PM
voxelmaniam said:
I've already ordered three of the the straight ones and a set of the adapters (they don't have the cords just the ends). I'm not so sure about using while charging and although there are a range of opinions, the Go user manual warns against it.
06-13-2018 07:56 PM
06-14-2018 05:53 AM
Osoroshii said:
From what I've read charging on a battery backup is ok but do not plug it in the wall and play while charging.
06-14-2018 07:59 AM
voxelmaniam said:
Osoroshii said:
From what I've read charging on a battery backup is ok but do not plug it in the wall and play while charging.
As far as I know here isn't a functional difference between the two.
06-14-2018 08:15 AM
06-14-2018 08:45 AM
Yeah I used it on a plane to watch videos and play Pet Lab, using a power brick, did not get warm at all.
Shadowmask72 said:
I'll chime in my experiences here. I have used the GO quite often now whilst plugged in and charging which has allowed me to continue using (browsing internet, viewing videos such as Youtube) but also topping up the battery at the same time - unplugging once reaching 99%. This is a low power usage scenario compared to playing a VR game and having it plugged in and powering/charging at the same time. I think there is no distinction being made between the various states of use hence why there is a blanket "not recommended to be plugged in whilst in use".
06-14-2018 11:35 AM
desiv said:
voxelmaniam said:
Osoroshii said:
From what I've read charging on a battery backup is ok but do not plug it in the wall and play while charging.
As far as I know here isn't a functional difference between the two.
Mostly. It's not the Volts, it's the Amps.. 😉Although don't use anything with more or less volts, that will be bad for the Go. But Amps is basically "how much of those 5v can you pull over a period of time".Most battery banks provide less amps for the Go (or other devices) to pull, so less heat.A lower amperage wall plug would achieve the same thing.(And it can get confusing if you look at the amp hours of the pack, which tells you how much capacity the pack holds, but not how fast or slow it can push that into the Go.)
06-14-2018 01:30 PM
voxelmaniam said: For example an Anker battery pack that I have with an overall capacity of 20800 mAh with 3 output ports, has two ports that can provide 2.1 Amps at 5 volts (10.5 watts) and 1 Amp at 5 volts (5 watts) on the third.