PicoPSU 120W internal in A1200D

keropi · 12 May 2008, 13:48

In an effort to "modernize" my whdload A1200D, I added an internal 120W picoPSU, an 1230/50 blizzard, a flickermagic and an IDEfix Express adaptor... this little beast runs ultra-stable with OS3.9_cwb

special thanks and

to Zetr0 , for making the keropi-ATX adaptor and bearing with my questions about fittin' hardware

so here are some photos of the entire process:

here is the picoPSU:

and here is Z's atx-adapter

here is the fitting spot, so it won't conflict with other add-ons:

keropi · 12 May 2008, 13:49

...the power-in modification (I kept the power input in the original position)

power on/off switch and the vga-out on the expansion port

keropi · 12 May 2008, 13:50

and here are some lower quality pics, showing the complete mess with the idefix express adapter LOL

and it works PERFECT!!!! no problems whatsoever

origin of parts

A1200D from Amigaz, an excellent condition one too!

atx adapter and flickermagic from Z ,

2.5" HDD from eBay

idefix express, new keyboard, cocolino, pcmcia transfer kit, mini jumpers, 68882/50 and a cable from excellent amigakit.com

Zetr0 · 12 May 2008, 13:55

F***ING UBER AWESOME

Thats some great work there Amigo, very VERY impressive. you should be very proud indeed my friend!

TheCorfiot · 12 May 2008, 13:59

Hey Keropi,,,

Nice Mod mate, Absolutly Brilliant,

and of course..........thanks for the pr0n.

keropi · 12 May 2008, 14:00

mui gracias senior Z

Fingerlickin_B · 12 May 2008, 14:38

I really do think that is a bang-up job man, truly the bee's knees!

Please do not take this the wrong way, but just one little thing I would have done differently is that I'd have soldered the wires direct to the PCB, rather than busting up the old power connector.

Too many good points to note about this conversion, like the power button...the silver matches the standard rear ports...really looks "in place"!

Again, very, very cool!

PZ.

alexh · 12 May 2008, 14:48

What plugs into the new power socket?

Fingerlickin_B · 12 May 2008, 14:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexh

What plugs into the new power socket?

12vDC external "brick"...if it's anything like my mini-ITX

PZ.

*edit* - Yeah 12v...it wouldn't work in the car if it was 5v...sorry for that

Charlie · 12 May 2008, 15:02

Nice Mod!

keropi · 12 May 2008, 15:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexh

What plugs into the new power socket?

A normal 12VDC converter, I got one that delivers 80W max...

Amiga1992 · 12 May 2008, 15:06

What the fuck.
AWESOMENESS!
I need to do this but I am afraid of the PicoPSU moving around inside the case and fucking something up. Did you secure it somehow?
I have lots more space now since I put the CF card instead of the HD... so it's bound to move...

I am really looking forward to do this mod in my A1200!But I dont want to solder shit to the Mobo so I will probably run a cable around.

Zetro: that PCB will be handy. Contact me and quote me on a price

I want a complete walkthrough for this mod!
I love having the power switch in the miggy

Anemos · 12 May 2008, 15:17

Keropi

BippyM · 12 May 2008, 15:17

This is cool.. Zetr0 that pcb mod is cool and you should look into mass production.. well maybe not mass but you know

Keropi

keropi · 12 May 2008, 15:21

yeah, I used velcro tape to secure the picoPSU adapter, it won't move...

also the same velcro tape holds the HD and the idefix express pcb on top of the rf-modulator

T_hairy_bootson · 12 May 2008, 15:34

this is brilliant, well done zetr0 and Keropi.

Amiga1992 · 12 May 2008, 15:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by keropi

yeah, I used velcro tape to secure the picoPSU adapter, it won't move...

also the same velcro tape holds the HD and the idefix express pcb on top of the rf-modulator

Velcro tape will not do it for me I think.
My Amiga goes on a case that gets thrown and abused around at airports and airplanes!

Everytime I traveled I had to open it because the HD moved. This won't happen anymore with my CF card but and I would like o keep it this way

T_hairy_bootson · 12 May 2008, 15:54

Any reason this could not be mounted into an external jiffy box with an amiga square plug still feeding the 1200?

Fingerlickin_B · 12 May 2008, 15:55

Try double-sided foam tape...the kind used to attach car badges...that stuff won't budge if applied correctly!

Doubt it? One of my machines has three 5&1/4" drives held in with the stuff, been stable for years!

PZ.

BippyM · 12 May 2008, 15:56

Well unless it is being powered by a laptop battery I don't see the point in making it internal.

If it is being powered by a laptop battery then it should all fit inside and be fastened in somehow.. with a charging point at the back...

12 May 2008, 13:48	#1
keropi . Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ioannina/Greece Posts: 5,040	PicoPSU 120W internal in A1200D In an effort to "modernize" my whdload A1200D, I added an internal 120W picoPSU, an 1230/50 blizzard, a flickermagic and an IDEfix Express adaptor... this little beast runs ultra-stable with OS3.9_cwb special thanks and to Zetr0 , for making the keropi-ATX adaptor and bearing with my questions about fittin' hardware so here are some photos of the entire process: here is the picoPSU: and here is Z's atx-adapter here is the fitting spot, so it won't conflict with other add-ons:

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12 May 2008, 13:49	#2
keropi . Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ioannina/Greece Posts: 5,040	...the power-in modification (I kept the power input in the original position) power on/off switch and the vga-out on the expansion port

12 May 2008, 13:50	#3
keropi . Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ioannina/Greece Posts: 5,040	and here are some lower quality pics, showing the complete mess with the idefix express adapter LOL and it works PERFECT!!!! no problems whatsoever origin of parts A1200D from Amigaz, an excellent condition one too! atx adapter and flickermagic from Z , 2.5" HDD from eBay idefix express, new keyboard, cocolino, pcmcia transfer kit, mini jumpers, 68882/50 and a cable from excellent amigakit.com

12 May 2008, 13:55	#4
Zetr0 Ya' like it Retr0? Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: United Kingdom Age: 49 Posts: 9,768	FING UBER AWESOME* Thats some great work there Amigo, very VERY impressive. you should be very proud indeed my friend!

12 May 2008, 13:59	#5
TheCorfiot Amibay Senior Staff Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cardiff / Wales Posts: 1,302	Hey Keropi,,, Nice Mod mate, Absolutly Brilliant, and of course..........thanks for the pr0n.

12 May 2008, 14:00	#6
keropi . Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ioannina/Greece Posts: 5,040	mui gracias senior Z

12 May 2008, 14:38	#7
Fingerlickin_B Amiga Nut Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Belco, Australia Posts: 2,242	I really do think that is a bang-up job man, truly the bee's knees! Please do not take this the wrong way, but just one little thing I would have done differently is that I'd have soldered the wires direct to the PCB, rather than busting up the old power connector. Too many good points to note about this conversion, like the power button...the silver matches the standard rear ports...really looks "in place"! Again, very, very cool! PZ.

12 May 2008, 14:48	#8
alexh Thalion Webshrine Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oxford Posts: 14,354	What plugs into the new power socket?

12 May 2008, 15:02	#10
Charlie . . Mouse . . Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Nowhere Age: 55 Posts: 1,792	Nice Mod!

12 May 2008, 15:06	#12
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,645	What the fuck. AWESOMENESS! I need to do this but I am afraid of the PicoPSU moving around inside the case and fucking something up. Did you secure it somehow? I have lots more space now since I put the CF card instead of the HD... so it's bound to move... I am really looking forward to do this mod in my A1200!But I dont want to solder shit to the Mobo so I will probably run a cable around. Zetro: that PCB will be handy. Contact me and quote me on a price I want a complete walkthrough for this mod! I love having the power switch in the miggy

12 May 2008, 15:17	#13
Anemos 70X7 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ἑλλάς Posts: 1,078	Keropi

12 May 2008, 15:17	#14
BippyM Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Derby, UK Age: 48 Posts: 9,355	This is cool.. Zetr0 that pcb mod is cool and you should look into mass production.. well maybe not mass but you know Keropi

12 May 2008, 15:21	#15
keropi . Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ioannina/Greece Posts: 5,040	yeah, I used velcro tape to secure the picoPSU adapter, it won't move... also the same velcro tape holds the HD and the idefix express pcb on top of the rf-modulator

12 May 2008, 15:34	#16
T_hairy_bootson Workbitch 1.3 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 46 Posts: 2,084	this is brilliant, well done zetr0 and Keropi.

12 May 2008, 15:54	#18
T_hairy_bootson Workbitch 1.3 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 46 Posts: 2,084	Any reason this could not be mounted into an external jiffy box with an amiga square plug still feeding the 1200?

12 May 2008, 15:55	#19
Fingerlickin_B Amiga Nut Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Belco, Australia Posts: 2,242	Try double-sided foam tape...the kind used to attach car badges...that stuff won't budge if applied correctly! Doubt it? One of my machines has three 5&1/4" drives held in with the stuff, been stable for years! PZ.

12 May 2008, 15:56	#20
BippyM Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Derby, UK Age: 48 Posts: 9,355	Well unless it is being powered by a laptop battery I don't see the point in making it internal. If it is being powered by a laptop battery then it should all fit inside and be fastened in somehow.. with a charging point at the back...

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