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Irl · 01 May 2019, 20:13

Just curious if there are any problematic tick generators out there to avoid, or if there is a newer product that is appealing. My 200W Lite-On Amiga PSU is still kicking, but I might need more wattage as I continue expanding my A2000.

I don't want to switch to video timing, as I want to use the Video Toaster and I have read there are issues with using a Video Toaster in a system using the video timing because it isn't quite accurate enough.

This is the same concern I have with the tick generators. Do they actually time from line voltage, or are they emulating it? Do they work with VT2000?

If nothing else, I did find a schematic of a Commodore brand PSU and might be able to isolate the tick circuit and rebuild it as a stand-alone. (not ideal)

I appreciate any info, thanks!

01 May 2019, 20:13	#1
Irl Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Denver Posts: 76	Anyone deeply familiar with tick generators? Just curious if there are any problematic tick generators out there to avoid, or if there is a newer product that is appealing. My 200W Lite-On Amiga PSU is still kicking, but I might need more wattage as I continue expanding my A2000. I don't want to switch to video timing, as I want to use the Video Toaster and I have read there are issues with using a Video Toaster in a system using the video timing because it isn't quite accurate enough. This is the same concern I have with the tick generators. Do they actually time from line voltage, or are they emulating it? Do they work with VT2000? If nothing else, I did find a schematic of a Commodore brand PSU and might be able to isolate the tick circuit and rebuild it as a stand-alone. (not ideal) I appreciate any info, thanks!