Hi,
My daughter has a baby cradle/swing that takes 4 D-Batteries. We end up having to buy batteries almost every week. We've tried rechargable batteries, but they too don't seem to last too long either. Anybody know if it is possible to DIY / re-wire the swing from battery to AC power?How to switch a toy from battery power to AC power?Sure. I wouldn't recommend it though.
Here is what you could do:
4 D-Batteries @ 1.5 volts each = 6 volts input.
Go to Radio Shack ask the desperate sales person you need a 6V AC Power Transformer. You could search eBay also.
You need to splice the wires from the transformer to your cradle/swing connections and solder them together.
~How to switch a toy from battery power to AC power?I agree with the other posters. Not recommended, and not practical even if possible.
A better option is to buy the very best quality rechargeables you can find, get yourself at least two sets, and keep at least one pair of the suckers charged.
I haven't yet seen D cells in Lithium Ion Rechargeables (1.5v), but they will come soon I am sure. Neither is Energizer yet producing D size Lithium e2 batteries, although their AA and AAA cells are unbelievable.
Keep your eyes peeled. Subscribe to the newsletter at our site if you like. I am sure the C and D cells from Energizer will come soon, and we will announce it when they do.
Good luck!How to switch a toy from battery power to AC power?No you can't. The toy is not rated for AC power. It would not be safe to let your daughter play with it.
4 D batteries give a DC voltage of 6 volts. which is harmless. House AC is 120 volts which can be fatal.
Thanks for all the negatives guys.
Sure you can get a 120 to 6 volt transformer. One problem. The 6 volt transformer is AC output and the toy requires DC.
So now you have to buy a rectifier to convert 6 volts AC to 6 volts DC.
By this time its cheaper to buy a battery charger with a 6 volt output.
