Okay, new question. Now that I know my 5200 unit is powering up, I need to know about the power supply. The one I have which is made for the 5200 is dead. I know there is a replaceable fuse inside, but I'm wondering if I can use one of the universal power supllies with the unit. You know, the kind that have all the different male and female plugs, as well as allowing you to select your DC power output to the unit? I'm not a collector, so all original equipment isn't vital to me. However, I want to make sure the available equipment will not kill my console!
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Universal power supply?
Started by Dgriswell, Nov 20 2002 8:53 AM
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Posted Wed Nov 20, 2002 1:37 PM
As long as the voltage and amperage is the same, you can use any power supply that fits.
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Posted Wed Nov 20, 2002 2:13 PM
CPUWIZ said:
As long as the voltage and amperage is the same, you can use any power supply that fits.
CPUWIZ is correct. I do not use a universal one, but the PS connector seems fairly standard (by looking at it) and a universal kit should have something similar.
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Posted Wed Nov 20, 2002 2:43 PM
If you're inclined to fix the original power supply. Check the fuse in it. 90% of the time that's what it is.
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Posted Wed Nov 20, 2002 3:19 PM
I'd go with the universal power supply, that way you get a brand new adaptor that will last you a long time. I have one, but it won't work with anything at all (despite the fact the light goes on when plugged in). I ended up slamming it on the ground and busting the cover off (quite neatly in fact, it didn't break, now I need to know what I'm looking at 
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Posted Wed Nov 20, 2002 3:23 PM
LOL!!!
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Posted Wed Nov 20, 2002 6:08 PM
A 5200 draws a lot of juice though, the PS is rated at 2Amps. Not a lot of universal ones will go that high. I'm using a genesis-1 PS on mine (rated 1.3A ??), but I wouldn't try plugging a 2600 module in also, that might be too much current.
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Posted Wed Nov 20, 2002 6:32 PM
He is right, the current is going to be a problem for you, generally the highest rating on the universal PSU's is 1Amp.
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Posted Wed Nov 20, 2002 7:08 PM
All good suggestions! I'll keep them in mind when I'm looking for a PS for the unit.
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Posted Wed Nov 20, 2002 9:23 PM
jsoper said:
A 5200 draws a lot of juice though, the PS is rated at 2Amps. Not a lot of universal ones will go that high. I'm using a genesis-1 PS on mine (rated 1.3A ??), but I wouldn't try plugging a 2600 module in also, that might be too much current.
Really? A genesis 1? Does the tip fit? Isn't the tip negative? Does it work properly?
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Posted Thu Nov 21, 2002 5:24 PM
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Really? A genesis 1? Does the tip fit? Isn't the tip negative? Does it work properly?
No no no. Added a separate jack to use a power supply directly on a 4-port without a switchbox. I was blowing fuses in my 5200 supplies with all the modifications I was doing: adding a 7800 motherboard, adding support for genesis pads, 2600 paddles and sms lightgun, adding s-video output for both systems, plus protection circuits so one motherboard can run without zapping the other one with voltages. It's all done now, and lots of fun to play.
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Posted Thu Nov 21, 2002 9:15 PM
Amazing how you can take an adaptor for another system and modify for other purposes (in this case, another system).
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Posted Fri Nov 22, 2002 3:29 PM
I am actually powering mine with a genesis2 PS that I spliced a plug from a fried 5200 PS on to.
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Posted Sat Nov 23, 2002 5:01 AM
Ummm...
Don't forget your electric laws kiddies...
V=IR, P=IV
Why?
Well you dont need a heavy amped plug pack at all. I have a 500mA DC switchable that can be selected to output 3-4.5-6-7.5-9 or 12volts
Which one does one use with a 5200?
The answer:
12 Volts...
Works fine.
Don't forget your electric laws kiddies...
V=IR, P=IV
Why?
Well you dont need a heavy amped plug pack at all. I have a 500mA DC switchable that can be selected to output 3-4.5-6-7.5-9 or 12volts
Which one does one use with a 5200?
The answer:
12 Volts...
Works fine.
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Posted Sun Nov 24, 2002 9:18 AM
Gargamel_of_oz said:
Well you dont need a heavy amped plug pack at all. I have a 500mA DC switchable that can be selected to output 3-4.5-6-7.5-9 or 12volts
Just don't get one that only runs at 300mA because even at 12volts it doesn't work fine.
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Posted Sun Nov 24, 2002 9:26 AM
Yup. Things will go bang very quickly!
Most likely though it will be the power supply not the console. I did the math before I plugged the console in and I dont want to find out from experience whether that itself is true!
Just remember that a *little bit more* (Not a whole lot more!!!) is always better as the device will take what it wants. If an electronic device requires more than the supply's rating then it's going to pull too much of a load on the power supply and cause a failure in the supply. If the technology within the device is insufficient in dealing with the garbage it gets thrown though it too will suffer...
Most likely though it will be the power supply not the console. I did the math before I plugged the console in and I dont want to find out from experience whether that itself is true!
Just remember that a *little bit more* (Not a whole lot more!!!) is always better as the device will take what it wants. If an electronic device requires more than the supply's rating then it's going to pull too much of a load on the power supply and cause a failure in the supply. If the technology within the device is insufficient in dealing with the garbage it gets thrown though it too will suffer...
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