Through searching around, I've read some differing views so I wanted to try and get a clear and definitive answer.
If the Watson W8681-Solar (rebadged WH3081) is connected to a computer via USB, does it take power that way?
If not then that's fine, I'll sort out an external 6v PSU to power mine so that I don't have to faff about with batteries.
Thanks.
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Powering the WH3081 console?
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Re: Powering the WH3081 console?
Yes it's powered by the USB connection and you should really keep batteries in as a backup at power loss so the console keeps running. The batteries are only used when there is no USB power.
I assume it is the same on the 3081 as the 1081?
I assume it is the same on the 3081 as the 1081?
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Re: Powering the WH3081 console?
Thanks Terry, it does have batteries in but it's good to know that it's powered by USB.