Replacement psu - Page 2

Hewitson · 21 June 2018, 15:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by idrougge

What kind of idiot makes an Amiga PSU without a power switch?

My thoughts exactly.

kriz · 21 June 2018, 15:29

Im having trouble opening the page: http://centuriontech.eu/product/amipsu-forte/ , is it working for everyone else ?

Lord Aga · 21 June 2018, 16:17

Was working yesterday, but not at the moment.

demolition · 21 June 2018, 17:28

The page opens fine for me right now.

Lord Aga · 21 June 2018, 17:53

Can confirm. Now it's fine

mpattonm · 21 June 2018, 19:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by idrougge

That's a matter of personal preference and something which an internal switch does not prevent. This product should be given a warning sign or delivered with the necessary accessories to make it function like a proper replacement PSU.

It is even more laughable when they boast that they use "not 'Made in PRC' junk" as a sales argument.

So the product pictures are not clear enough for you? Or datasheet, that says it?
Clearly, you are having a bad day. How about a long nap?

idrougge · 21 June 2018, 23:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpattonm

So the product pictures are not clear enough for you? Or datasheet, that says it?
Clearly, you are having a bad day. How about a long nap?

Do you really think a casual buyer must scrutinise product pictures or read datasheets to find out whether a "replacement" product even fulfills the most basic expectations?

I was going to recommend this to friends, but had I done so, I would have felt bad for fooling people into buying a product that is obviously sub-par.

Paulso · 22 June 2018, 19:57

Is there any other PSUs out there to recommend, Im in the market for new ones my A600/1200.
I was researching the Amipsu and the others & would prefer a tested/certified prebuilt myself, a teardown video & tests from a qualified electrician/engineer would help.

Re: Enclosures with a switch, I fond this Astec 3d printed case for the Cisco 47W Psu with Amiga plug
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2850815

Amiga4000 · 22 June 2018, 20:33

If it hasn't already been mentioned, there's also these....

US
https://www.ebay.com/itm/COMMODORE-A...MAAOSwxfdaua~n

EU
https://www.ebay.com/itm/COMMODORE-A...MAAOSwxfdaua~n

ItsTheSmell · 29 June 2018, 16:40

My AMIPSU Forte arrived today and my amiga 1200 seems snappier with it. Im impressed.

demolition · 29 June 2018, 16:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by ItsTheSmell

My AMIPSU Forte arrived today and my amiga 1200 seems snappier with it. Im impressed.

I can promise you that the PSU has no impact on the speed of your Amiga, but I'm glad you like your purchase.

Solderbro · 30 June 2018, 13:54

Something ugly at the external Amiga PSU is the square DIN plug and that their stinginess with the cable. The plug cannot be opened, cannot be bought today and cable profile is to low for 5 amps or more.
Maybe it's possible to solder a molex micro fit 6 into the amiga, it's a 5 amp capable plug system and we can fit 1,5 cable to it.

ajk · 30 June 2018, 14:11

@Solderbro

The plugs are available, and they are new production: https://www.soigeneris.com/commodore...male-connector

pandy71 · 30 June 2018, 14:47

I use something like this: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...82E16817103066 - same form factor is present in many rack mountable blade servers (frequently available for bargain price on ebay) but they usually provide only 12V so need to attach some DC/DC converters (many of them , cheap, easy to buy and use) - server PSU are very good quality at very low price thus worth to consider.

Quote:

Originally Posted by idrougge

What kind of idiot makes an Amiga PSU without a power switch?

Well... i bet this to reduce price (and make all overall simpler to sell) - adding switch on primary side will probably require some additional certification so to avoid hassle they skipped this. Funny side i can give them idea for another product - they can offer some additional product maderelays (mechanical or solid state like power MOSFET's) that will perform switching function on low side (thus removing certification requirements).

dalek · 30 June 2018, 18:04

@solderbro - little chance you will get to 5A on the 5V line anyway: http://www.ianstedman.co.uk/Amiga/am...uredamigapower

ItsTheSmell · 01 July 2018, 13:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by demolition

I can promise you that the PSU has no impact on the speed of your Amiga, but I'm glad you like your purchase.

it might do if the old one was failing? when i tested the pins the -12v was outputting -5v hence why i purchased a new one. Either way Im happy and I recommend this product. Ive got it plugged into one of these https://www.amazon.co.uk/BESTEK-Prot...SIN=B07259C1PV
which has the switches built in.

mpattonm · 15 July 2018, 21:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by idrougge

What kind of idiot makes an Amiga PSU without a power switch?

Looks like you have been credited (read product desc.):
http://centuriontech.eu/product/nuovo_amiga/
http://centuriontech.eu/product/nuovo_cd32/
announced here: https://www.facebook.com/centurionte...36664099981562

E-Penguin · 15 July 2018, 22:25

Wait, why would you turn off your Amiga anyway?

demolition · 16 July 2018, 10:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by E-Penguin

Wait, why would you turn off your Amiga anyway?

Without the power switch you wouldn't be able to turn it on in the first place.

idrougge · 16 July 2018, 14:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpattonm

Looks like you have been credited (read product desc.):
http://centuriontech.eu/product/nuovo_amiga/
http://centuriontech.eu/product/nuovo_cd32/
announced here: https://www.facebook.com/centurionte...36664099981562

That's splendid! I'll be sure to recommend it to people who need a new PSU.

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21 June 2018, 15:29	#22
kriz Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: No(R)Way Age: 38 Posts: 2,677	Im having trouble opening the page: http://centuriontech.eu/product/amipsu-forte/ , is it working for everyone else ?

21 June 2018, 16:17	#23
Lord Aga MI clan prevails Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Belgrade, Serbia Posts: 1,199	Was working yesterday, but not at the moment.

21 June 2018, 17:28	#24
demolition Unregistered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Copenhagen / DK Age: 40 Posts: 4,144	The page opens fine for me right now.

21 June 2018, 17:53	#25
Lord Aga MI clan prevails Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Belgrade, Serbia Posts: 1,199	Can confirm. Now it's fine

22 June 2018, 19:57	#28
Paulso Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ireland Posts: 12	Is there any other PSUs out there to recommend, Im in the market for new ones my A600/1200. I was researching the Amipsu and the others & would prefer a tested/certified prebuilt myself, a teardown video & tests from a qualified electrician/engineer would help. Re: Enclosures with a switch, I fond this Astec 3d printed case for the Cisco 47W Psu with Amiga plug https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2850815

22 June 2018, 20:33	#29
Amiga4000 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: The Ford Galaxy Posts: 194	If it hasn't already been mentioned, there's also these.... US https://www.ebay.com/itm/COMMODORE-A...MAAOSwxfdaua~n EU https://www.ebay.com/itm/COMMODORE-A...MAAOSwxfdaua~n

29 June 2018, 16:40	#30
ItsTheSmell Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Ferry Posts: 278	My AMIPSU Forte arrived today and my amiga 1200 seems snappier with it. Im impressed.

30 June 2018, 13:54	#32
Solderbro Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Hamburg Age: 52 Posts: 56	Something ugly at the external Amiga PSU is the square DIN plug and that their stinginess with the cable. The plug cannot be opened, cannot be bought today and cable profile is to low for 5 amps or more. Maybe it's possible to solder a molex micro fit 6 into the amiga, it's a 5 amp capable plug system and we can fit 1,5 cable to it.

30 June 2018, 14:11	#33
ajk Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 1,320	@Solderbro The plugs are available, and they are new production: https://www.soigeneris.com/commodore...male-connector

30 June 2018, 18:04	#35
dalek Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: NSW/Australia Posts: 403	@solderbro - little chance you will get to 5A on the 5V line anyway: http://www.ianstedman.co.uk/Amiga/am...uredamigapower

15 July 2018, 22:25	#38
E-Penguin Banana Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Darmstadt Posts: 1,017	Wait, why would you turn off your Amiga anyway?

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