C128

freehand · 12 May 2011, 03:33

I need a little help I am after a power supply for my c128 can I use another ?

Cheers Jay.

CritAnime · 12 May 2011, 05:10

I am sure my friend uses a later c64 psu. And I have seen them floating around places like ebay and ebid.

source · 12 May 2011, 05:15

Watch out if I remember correctly, there is a 9 volt line on the power supply.

CritAnime · 12 May 2011, 05:18

I have just text him because he is working nights and he says he doesn't use a c64 psu. He just got a replacement off ebay. So I conpletely ballsed that one. Sorry.

freehand · 14 May 2011, 00:13

Thanks for your replies the reason I ask and it is a little embarrassing , I thought i would dig the c128 out and have a play but I have lost the supply

I have no box because it was thrown away back in the day when I bought it the 128 has been in a bag moved from home to home over the years.

SWIV · 14 May 2011, 14:39

yeah just try and find a 128 replacement,i think it its similar in shape as the amiga so do not try that either lol.
128 Pinout

AmigaFriend · 14 May 2011, 14:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by SWIV

yeah just try and find a 128 replacement,i think it its similar in shape as the amiga so do not try that either lol.
128 Pinout

Totally unadvised because:

Quote:

Note: The C128 power supply input is identical in shape to that of the Amiga 500/600/1200, but they are *not* compatible. Using The C128:s PSU on an Amiga or vice versa will most likely kill your hardware!!!!!!!

roy bates · 20 June 2011, 09:56

you could make this power supply with a 9 volt transformer and a rectifier plus 7805 regulator and your set. but maybe its just me.
edit: and use the amigas power supplys empty box to put it in and you have the leads to match.

Jope · 20 June 2011, 09:59

It's just you. A C-128 takes a lot of current on the +5 line - a regulator will not last long.

Heavy Stylus · 20 June 2011, 10:30

You will need a new C128 PSU. Amiga and C64 ones will not work. Buy one over ebay.de - C128's were very popular in Germany (so they are cheaper there), and you can just chuck a euro->uk adapter on the end (UK/Europe voltages are now compatible - I use a german C128 with no problems here).

roy bates · 20 June 2011, 10:32

yep i stand corrected.i should read before i leep, 2.5 amps on the +5 volt line.
sorry it was just an idea too early in the morning methinks

Hewitson · 20 June 2011, 15:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jope

It's just you. A C-128 takes a lot of current on the +5 line - a regulator will not last long.

A couple of LM323's would do an excellent job. Anyone using LM7805 in this day and age is insane.

freehand · 24 June 2011, 01:52

Sorry for not responding been busy,I will take a look at the german bay.

12 May 2011, 03:33	#1
freehand Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: wisbech Posts: 275	C128 I need a little help I am after a power supply for my c128 can I use another ? Cheers Jay.

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12 May 2011, 05:10	#2
CritAnime Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Wakefield/UK Age: 41 Posts: 387	I am sure my friend uses a later c64 psu. And I have seen them floating around places like ebay and ebid.

12 May 2011, 05:15	#3
source Zone Friend Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 734	Watch out if I remember correctly, there is a 9 volt line on the power supply.

12 May 2011, 05:18	#4
CritAnime Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Wakefield/UK Age: 41 Posts: 387	I have just text him because he is working nights and he says he doesn't use a c64 psu. He just got a replacement off ebay. So I conpletely ballsed that one. Sorry.

14 May 2011, 00:13	#5
freehand Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: wisbech Posts: 275	Thanks for your replies the reason I ask and it is a little embarrassing , I thought i would dig the c128 out and have a play but I have lost the supply I have no box because it was thrown away back in the day when I bought it the 128 has been in a bag moved from home to home over the years.

14 May 2011, 14:39	#6
SWIV Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: West Bromwich UK Posts: 74	yeah just try and find a 128 replacement,i think it its similar in shape as the amiga so do not try that either lol. 128 Pinout

20 June 2011, 09:56	#8
roy bates Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: birmingham Age: 55 Posts: 2,827	you could make this power supply with a 9 volt transformer and a rectifier plus 7805 regulator and your set. but maybe its just me. edit: and use the amigas power supplys empty box to put it in and you have the leads to match.

20 June 2011, 09:59	#9
Jope - Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Helsinki / Finland Age: 43 Posts: 9,862	It's just you. A C-128 takes a lot of current on the +5 line - a regulator will not last long.

20 June 2011, 10:30	#10
Heavy Stylus CD32 Fanboi Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Exeter, UK Age: 45 Posts: 528	You will need a new C128 PSU. Amiga and C64 ones will not work. Buy one over ebay.de - C128's were very popular in Germany (so they are cheaper there), and you can just chuck a euro->uk adapter on the end (UK/Europe voltages are now compatible - I use a german C128 with no problems here).

20 June 2011, 10:32	#11
roy bates Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: birmingham Age: 55 Posts: 2,827	yep i stand corrected.i should read before i leep, 2.5 amps on the +5 volt line. sorry it was just an idea too early in the morning methinks

24 June 2011, 01:52	#13
freehand Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: wisbech Posts: 275	Sorry for not responding been busy,I will take a look at the german bay.

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