Thanks Peter, I was noticing that a lot of those clip on lights may not be able to grab the T200 Properly..
>> On Monday, February 6, 2023, Peter Noeth <[email protected]> wrote: > > Steve, > > >> I purchased a clip-on book light at Barnes & Noble (Mighty Bright >> https://mightybright.com) for use on my Nook eBook which worked well for >> that. It is similar to the current ""WonderFlex rechargeable" clip on >> light, but mine uses 2 CR2032 coin cells. > > >> Some months year later I thought it would work nicely for my T102 when >> using it in dim indoor lighting, but the built-in spring clip would only >> attach well to something no thicker than 1/4". So I took it apart and >> dispensed with the original clip/battery holder and attached the goose neck >> to the top face of a 25pin D-sub connector shell and put the batteries >> inside. The shell also has a 25pin connector that doesn't connect to >> anything, but facilitates connecting the unit to the T102. The single LED >> is not so bright to get a lot of annoying reflection from the computer's >> display, but lights up the keyboard nicely. > > >> I preserved the light's original external power connection (which is >> accessed through the D-sub shell's cable exit hole, so it could be powered >> externally, or in the case of a rechargeable light, re-charged. Just >> precludes any other use of the serial port. I suppose one could use a 9pin >> D-sub connector, and connect to the barcode jack and get power from the >> computer as well, but I think that could hamper "touch typing" more being >> so close to the left hand. > > >> Some starting point idea, nice and compact to go in your computer bag >> when not being used. > > >> Regards, > > >> PeterN > > ------------------------------ > > >> Message: 3 > > Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2023 12:22:21 -0500 > > From: Stephen Adolph <[email protected]> > > To: [email protected] > > Subject: [M100] Recommendation for T200 clip on led light? > > Message-ID: > > <CAMCMnV4Odni5cKU4yVNwLn0= >> [email protected]> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > >> Hi, does anyone have a good recommendation for a clip on T200 LED? > > Thanks Steve > > >> >> >>
