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Has anyone tried to use portable power to run their shuffle tech shuffler? Perhaps a portable power station? Maybe something like this?

https://a.co/d/3WmvYUk

I’m not savvy when it comes to things like this. I’m just looking for a way to power the shuffler without using an extension cord. Inevitably someone will trip over it and perhaps unintentionally damage the shuffler plug.
 
Several people have mentioned it, so it’s def on the forum if you search shuffletech and battery, but ofc hopefully someone chimes in.
 
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I personally used this Anker power station before with the shuffle tech while it was mounted in a cart with the power station inside
https://a.co/d/05s2zGD

About 40% for 6hr? You just have to toggle off power saving
 
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Timmah said:
Inevitably someone will trip over it
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Something to think about.....if you already have battery power tools, check the brand to see of they carry an inverter to use with their battery system.....that way you don't need to buy new batteries, just the inverter.....but, just like chips, MOAR batteries (or bigger ones) are always better too!!! :ROFL: :ROFLMAO:

Something like: Ridgid battery & Inverter
 
Agree with the others. Can you take a pic of the label that shows power draw? That will help with suggestions.
 
The Jackery looks nice, but I feel it might be overkill to just run the shuffler.

TheLegend said:
Agree with the others. Can you take a pic of the label that shows power draw? That will help with suggestions.
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Here is the info on the power adapter.

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So I did a google search and watched some YouTube videos. If I’m understanding this correctly, volts x amps = watts. So in this case 5.9v x 1.5a = 8.85 watts. So if I round up to 9 watts per hour x 6 hours = 54 watts. So a small 300wh power station should be more than enough. Is my math mathing?
 
Timmah said:
So I did a google search and watched some YouTube videos. If I’m understanding this correctly, volts x amps = watts. So in this case 5.9v x 1.5a = 8.85 watts. So if I round up to 9 watts per hour x 6 hours = 54 watts. So a small 300wh power station should be more than enough. Is my math mathing?
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It may work. I’m not sure. I ended up using this one.

https://a.co/d/8t8JmsA

After 9 hours of play, the power station still has 4 out of 5 power bars left. I definitely could have gone with something smaller.
 
Timmah said:
So I did a google search and watched some YouTube videos. If I’m understanding this correctly, volts x amps = watts. So in this case 5.9v x 1.5a = 8.85 watts. So if I round up to 9 watts per hour x 6 hours = 54 watts. So a small 300wh power station should be more than enough. Is my math mathing?
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Yes and no. You gotta look at the input if you're plugging the power supply (PSU) into an AC source. If you have a power source with 5.9VDC out, then your math is mathing. If you're plugging the PSU into a bank, you need to calculate 120VAC x 1.5A = 180W. Now do 180W x # of hours you want it run to find the Wh needed.

This doesn't match up with people's experience here due to a couple of things. It has a power rating of 180W on input and 8.85W on output (i.e.1.5A on both sides) which makes zero sense unless the PSU has a built in bitcoin miner. Also the 1.5A load isn't continuous but only when shuffling. While idle it only powers a small circuit and the LED so the load here is minimal and calulating the actual Wh needed is more complex. A good starting point would be a "thruthful PSU" though.
 
Electrical is not my speciality, but has anyone paired up the shuffler with a usb to dc cable and a smaller powerbank for phones / tablets?
I know the power brick says 5.9V, but could you get away with the 5v (~2A) from a powerbank - or a cable to boost up 5V to 6V do you think?
If a 20,000mah powerbank has about 74Wh and @Timmah 's math is right then that should be about 8hrs worth?
Could there be any potential damage to the unit here or would it just run slower, or jam easier?


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Montykristo said:
Electrical is not my speciality, but has anyone paired up the shuffler with a usb to dc cable and a smaller powerbank for phones / tablets?
I know the power brick says 5.9V, but could you get away with the 5v (~2A) from a powerbank - or a cable to boost up 5V to 6V do you think?
If a 20,000mah powerbank has about 74Wh and @Timmah 's math is right then that should be about 8hrs worth?
Could there be any potential damage to the unit here or would it just run slower, or jam easier?


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Don’t trust my math. Lol

I haven’t tried a small power bank. I can tell you that the ones I have can run the shuffler for 9+ hours with no problem. The big one will have 5 bars still and the small one will have 3 bars.
 
Saving this thread.

I don’t even own one of these yet but have been contemplating ways to do this for when I do buy one 😂. 2 years ago they replied to an email of mine that a bridge card speechified model was on its way….so I’ve been holding off. 🤷🏻‍♂️
 
If anyone here is a Milwaukee fanboy with 18v batteries get this and hang or zip tie it underneath your table or just set it in your cabinet.

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I'm sure other brands have their own thing but my phone is set to autoblock non red cordless tools ;)
 
munchiees said:
nice setup! hows the power bank been working so far?
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Works well. I can run it for 9+ hours and still have 3/5 bars. I have the larger one for the shuffler mounted into my main table. It still has all 5 bars after 9+ hours play.
 
Based on the specs of the power supply, the max consumption is about 9w - but that's only when the machine is running. When sitting idle, the power consumption drops to almost zero.

So just about any power block with a 110 ac outlet should work.

I'd always just plugged mine into the wall via an extension cord... but this thread gave me an idea. I already have a 400w inverter to use with my EGO batteries - maybe I'll just use that from now on.

https://egopowerplus.com/power-nexus-escape-inverter-400w-pad5000/
 

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