PCBWay Amiga USB-C PSU

[danboid]

I would like to replace my chunky and very likely On Its Way Out Soon Amiga 600 PSU with something a bit more modern and compact. USB-C would be cool!



Has anyone tried these Amiga USB-C PSUs that are available from PCBWay?

https://www.pcbway.com/project/share..._fecdaa34.html


What might be my best PSU alternative for an A600?

[laubzega]

Originally Posted by danboid

I would like to replace my chunky and very likely On Its Way Out Soon Amiga 600 PSU with something a bit more modern and compact. USB-C would be cool!

What might be my best PSU alternative for an A600?

http://retrousbpower.com/ will be out next month.

[danboid]

Originally Posted by Boing-Ball

I’ve used these with success…

https://amigastore.eu/en/683-a-power...006001200.html

Plenty of different ones on EBay as well with fancy OLED displays from Poland…

I do like the look of those, thanks!

[danboid]

Originally Posted by laubzega

http://retrousbpower.com/ will be out next month.

Yes, I was aware of these getting a release soon. I expect the PCBWay one will be a bit cheaper and I'm not sure I really need the extra features it offers.

[Kin Hell]

@ danboid

In the UK will be cheaper than Importing:

Standard Version - https://www.retropassion.co.uk/produ...psu-for-a1200/

Boost version - https://www.retropassion.co.uk/produ...u-a1200-boost/

Duo Edition - https://www.retropassion.co.uk/produ...0-duo-edition/

Duo Edition Inc CD32 - https://www.retropassion.co.uk/produ...duo-a500-cd32/

Duo Edition Plus - https://www.retropassion.co.uk/produ...1200-duo-plus/

[lesta_smsc]

Originally Posted by laubzega

http://retrousbpower.com/ will be out next month.

Originally Posted by Kin Hell

@ danboid

In the UK will be cheaper than Importing:

Standard Version - https://www.retropassion.co.uk/produ...psu-for-a1200/

Boost version - https://www.retropassion.co.uk/produ...u-a1200-boost/

Duo Edition - https://www.retropassion.co.uk/produ...0-duo-edition/

Duo Edition Inc CD32 - https://www.retropassion.co.uk/produ...duo-a500-cd32/

Duo Edition Plus - https://www.retropassion.co.uk/produ...1200-duo-plus/

Thanks for sharing the links. I wasn't aware of these dual PSUs. Will they deliver enough power for an accelerated CD32 as well as A1200?

The Powershark looks very impressive. Is there been any info on expected price range?

[Calabazam]

Originally Posted by laubzega

http://retrousbpower.com/ will be out next month.

Are you sure about the ETA? I have been looking that website for a long time (but i don't use twitter to check if they publish news).

So far, my experience tells me that the best PSU is the CA-PSU from IComp but it is not available anymore.

[Kin Hell]

Originally Posted by lesta_smsc

Thanks for sharing the links. I wasn't aware of these dual PSUs. Will they deliver enough power for an accelerated CD32 as well as A1200?

The Powershark loons very impressive. Is there been any info on expected price range?

Apparently, their respective specs should be fine.

Originally Posted by Calabazam

Are you sure about the ETA? I have been looking that website for a long time (but i don't use twitter to check if they publish news).

So far, my experience tells me that the best PSU is the CA-PSU from IComp but it is not available anymore.

Indeed.... We're well into Quarter 4 2023 already. - Just to add, pumped up Amiga's need +5A for a good job. - The The Powershark's 4.5A isn't really cutting it & for my money & the CA-PSU was very expensive for what it was....

[laubzega]

Originally Posted by Calabazam

Are you sure about the ETA? I have been looking that website for a long time (but i don't use twitter to check if they publish news).

As much as you can be reasonably sure. Nothing is certain until you have the finished batch in hand - it could be held up in customs, the assembly house could have a QA fail, the enclosure mold could break and need to be redone, etc. This said, if no surprises happen, late Nov is realistic.

There is a large discussion (and photos) here: https://www.a1k.org/forum/index.php?threads/88875/. It's in German, but browsers translate it really well.

PS. We'll be posting an update on the website this weekend.

[laubzega]

Originally Posted by Kin Hell

Just to add, pumped up Amiga's need 5A for a good job. - The The Powershark's 4.5A isn't really cutting it & for my money & the CA-PSU was very expensive for what it was....

Just one data point from the forum linked above - a configuration that was used to demo the PowerShark at A38:

"So the 1200 ran with TF1260 (060, LC), Indivision mk2, clock module, Bifrost, Gotek, PATA SSD and PCMCIA network card. Power consumption without the display was 16W when rp3 was running."

[Kin Hell]

Originally Posted by laubzega

Just one data point from the forum linked above - a configuration that was used to demo the PowerShark at A38:

"So the 1200 ran with TF1260 (060, LC), Indivision mk2, clock module, Bifrost, Gotek, PATA SSD and PCMCIA network card. Power consumption without the display was 16W when rp3 was running."

That's damned impressive considering....

Technical Data
Specs Details
Dimensions 25x27x58mm (0.95"x1.06"x2.28")
Current (sustained)1
5V: 4.5A
12V: 1.0A
-12V: 0.1A
Current (peak)2
5V: 6.5A
12V: 2.0A
-12V: 0.13A

From here: https://retrousbpower.com/

Amazing....

[danboid]

Originally Posted by Kin Hell

@ danboid

In the UK will be cheaper than Importing:

Standard Version - https://www.retropassion.co.uk/produ...psu-for-a1200/

Thanks! This looks like my best bet right now.

[silverdr]

Originally Posted by Kin Hell

Just to add, pumped up Amiga's need +5A for a good job

Please keep in mind that the connector/socket becomes a bottleneck above certain current values. Those pins and especially often oxidised "receptacles" are neither meant for nor are performing well at 5A+ In fact they expose problems already at much lower currents

[Kin Hell]

Originally Posted by silverdr

Please keep in mind that the connector/socket becomes a bottleneck above certain current values. Those pins and especially often oxidised "receptacles" are neither meant for nor are performing well at 5A+ In fact they expose problems already at much lower currents

Where are you getting your information from please?

I can't find any specifications for the plug type but I wouldn't imagine the pin size melting on 8 amps.

[silverdr]

Originally Posted by Kin Hell

Where are you getting your information from please?

From here… or here for some good examples.

[Kin Hell]

Originally Posted by silverdr

From here… or here for some good examples.

Have you had a chat with your fellow countrymen making these PSU's?

eBay - Tychy, Poland

Just a question in light of these old Dinosaurs .....

The Goliath PSU with 21W

I have one & its still functioning as it was intended to. It has the same 5 Pin DIN as you mention....

Still Rocking!

[RetroPassionUK]

Originally Posted by Kin Hell

@ danboid

In the UK will be cheaper than Importing:

Standard Version - https://www.retropassion.co.uk/produ...psu-for-a1200/

Boost version - https://www.retropassion.co.uk/produ...u-a1200-boost/

Duo Edition - https://www.retropassion.co.uk/produ...0-duo-edition/

Duo Edition Inc CD32 - https://www.retropassion.co.uk/produ...duo-a500-cd32/

Duo Edition Plus - https://www.retropassion.co.uk/produ...1200-duo-plus/

Thank you! Our delivery arrived today so we have all in stock except for the DUO Plus which was a special order.

[lesta_smsc]

Originally Posted by RetroPassionUK

Thank you! Our delivery arrived today so we have all in stock except for the DUO Plus which was a special order.

Very tempting Steve! That duo looks super neat. The DUO Inc CD32 is presumably the same as standard DUO with DIN power cable for CD32? Can you get additional standard PSU cable so it can used on 2 Amigas of any combination?

Is there discount code we can add on for EAB forum members!? lol

[Kin Hell]

Originally Posted by lesta_smsc

Very tempting Steve! That duo looks super neat. The DUO Inc CD32 is presumably the same as standard DUO with DIN power cable for CD32? Can you get additional standard PSU cable so it can used on 2 Amigas of any combination?

Is there discount code we can add on for EAB forum members!? lol

Oi Oi Oi.... Stop pushing in!

[RetroPassionUK]

Originally Posted by lesta_smsc

Very tempting Steve! That duo looks super neat. The DUO Inc CD32 is presumably the same as standard DUO with DIN power cable for CD32? Can you get additional standard PSU cable so it can used on 2 Amigas of any combination?

Is there discount code we can add on for EAB forum members!? lol

Yes you can the extra leads are £14.99 and we done the same for another customer, so 3 leads in total and then mix and match.

And if you dont ask...

EAB5 = 5% off Amiga PSU's valid until 30th November 23