Tattoo machine power supply
A method of controlling a tattoo machine power supply ( 14 ), comprises detecting a user interaction with the tattoo machine power supply ( 14 ); based on said user interaction, generating an activation signal; wirelessly transmitting the activation signal; and setting the tattoo machine power supply ( 14 ) in an active state, in which it is responsive to remote control commands.
1. A tattoo machine power supply comprising:
means for detecting a user interaction with the tattoo machine power supply for setting the tattoo machine power supply in an active state;
electronics configured to, based on said user interaction, generate an activation signal;
a wireless transmitter for transmitting the activation signal; and
a wireless receiver for receiving remote control commands when the tattoo machine power supply is in the active state.
2. The tattoo machine power supply according to claim 1 , wherein the wireless transmitter is configured to transmit the activation signal to a remote tattoo machine controller unit.
3. The tattoo machine power supply according to claim 1 , wherein said means for detecting a user interaction with the tattoo machine power supply comprises a motion sensor configured to sense a motion of the power supply.
4. The tattoo machine power supply according to claim 1 , further comprising a first battery configured to supply power to the tattoo machine.
5. The tattoo machine power supply according to claim 4 , the tattoo machine power supply being configured as an exchangeable battery pack adapted for being releasibly attached to a tattoo machine.
6. The tattoo machine power supply according to claim 1 , further comprising a second battery for supplying power to the tattoo machine, wherein the first and second batteries are arranged on either side of a recess configured to receive a tattoo machine drive motor.
7. A tattoo machine power supply comprising:
a sensor configured to detect a user interaction with the tattoo machine power supply for setting the tattoo machine power supply in an active state;
a processor configured to, based on said user interaction, generate an activation signal;
a wireless transmitter for transmitting the activation signal; and
a wireless receiver for receiving remote control commands when the tattoo machine power supply is in the active state.
8. The tattoo machine power supply according to claim 7 , wherein the wireless transmitter is configured to transmit the activation signal to a remote tattoo machine controller unit.
9. The tattoo machine power supply according to claim 7 , wherein said sensor comprises a motion sensor configured to sense a motion of the power supply.
10. The tattoo machine power supply according to claim 7 , further comprising a first battery configured to supply power to the tattoo machine.
11. The tattoo machine power supply according to claim 10 , the tattoo machine power supply being configured as an exchangeable battery pack adapted for being releasibly attached to a tattoo machine.
12. The tattoo machine power supply according to claim 7 , further comprising a second battery for supplying power to the tattoo machine, wherein the first and second batteries are arranged on either side of a recess configured to receive a tattoo machine drive motor.