Amiga CD32 Power supply

[spannernick]

Why did they use a PSU like the C64 with the Amiga CD32,was it to do with money so the system was cheaper..?

Can you use a Amiga PSU with a adapter on the CD32..?

[eXeler0]

The PSU for the CD32 was actually something they intended to use for the never released C65. When the c65 project was cancelled they figured they could reuse the PSU for the CD32.

Some Atari XEGS also use a nearly identical PSU for some reason.

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[Amiga1992]

The CD32 power supplies are repurposed 1541-II power supplies, which were also used for A590s and 1581s, so they had that shitty model around for a while and probably had it in excess, so the CD32 got it. They didn't intend to use those on the C65, they had them long before.

[eXeler0]

Originally Posted by Akira

The CD32 power supplies are repurposed 1541-II power supplies, which were also used for A590s and 1581s, so they had that shitty model around for a while and probably had it in excess, so the CD32 got it. They didn't intend to use those on the C65, they had them long before.

This got me thinking, maybe Commodore used different power supplies in different regions? (they were known for recycling stuff anyway)
Also, when one talks about "same PSU", are we talking about the interiors with delivered ouitput or the exterior...or everything?

Anyhoo... Here's my gallery of PSU shots.
http://www.exretro.com/galleries/com...on/index.html#

This is what the European CD32 PSU lookeld like (AFAIK - at least the two working ones I own) and the PSU for the 1541 uses the same connectors and probably delivers enough current at 5V, but at least in Europe, they do not *look* the same, meaning they use completely differnt molds for the plastic case.
And then there's the Atari XEGS mystery. Take a look at the pics, the similarities are "uncanny" but it could also simply be that the base mold was sold around and reused by several companies.

[spannernick]

I didn't even notice the Atari PSU looked the same,I have a Atari XEGS and a ATARI 800XL,the XL uses different PSU but its still a enclosed brick,just looked wow.

Will the 5v go on CD32 PSU like the C64 and blow the CD32..?

[eXeler0]

Originally Posted by spannernick

I didn't even notice the Atari PSU looked the same,I have a Atari XEGS and a ATARI 800XL,the XL uses different PSU but its still a enclosed brick,just looked wow.

Will the 5v go on CD32 PSU like the C64 and blow the CD32..?

The Commodore PSU also has 12V out. (5/12V)
Just noticed Vesalia is selling this replacement PSU:
http://www.vesalia.de/e_psu1541iicd32a590.htm
As the page says, it's a replacement for 1541-II , 1581, A590 as well as CD32.
As you can see it has 5 and 12V out and delivers ~ 2A.

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[idrougge]

Watch out for the Vesalia replacements; they may be incorrectly wired or soldered.

[eXeler0]

Originally Posted by idrougge

Watch out for the Vesalia replacements; they may be incorrectly wired or soldered.

Thanx for the warning @idrougge but in this case I merely referenced them as a listing of the devices that can share the same PSU design.
I guess a multimeter and some measuring on the pins before use is recommended when in doubt :-)

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[thgill]

There have been a couple folks mention that those Vesalia cd32 power supplies are complete junk. They cause audio and video interference and tend to burn out.

[Amiga1992]

Originally Posted by eXeler0

Also, when one talks about "same PSU", are we talking about the interiors with delivered ouitput or the exterior...or everything?

Everything, the voltages and pinouts as well as the exterior were the same for CD32, 1541-II and 1581 PSUs.

And it's easily replaceable by an ATX power supply.

[Jope]

There are (at least) three different kinds of 1541-ii/1581 PSU here in Europe.

The CD32 actually uses a beefier one.

What is shared is the pinout + voltages.

Here's a few distinct 1541-ii ones:

http://jope.fi/cbm/cbm/1541psu.jpg

[eXeler0]

Originally Posted by Akira

Everything, the voltages and pinouts as well as the exterior were the same for CD32, 1541-II and 1581 PSUs.

And it's easily replaceable by an ATX power supply.

Do you have some pics of your CD32 PSU?
I have not seen one as the CD32 produced for the USA, officially never left the Philippines (although I have one of those NIB sans the original PSU as it would have been illegal to sell it in Sweden as "new" with the wrong PSU.)


http://www.exretro.com/galleries/com...on/index.html#

And in case you missed it, my European PSUs I have for the 1541-II and CD32 *look* very different.

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[eXeler0]

Another pic:

http://www.exretro.com/galleries/com...XEGS_PSU_1.jpg

Image shows the Atari XEGS PSU vs a Commodore 64G PSU.

[supaduper]

Originally Posted by idrougge

Watch out for the Vesalia replacements; they may be incorrectly wired or soldered.

Can confirm these are Sh@t I bought two and both failed , and personally I i think damaged one of my CD32s, stay clear of them !

[eXeler0]

Originally Posted by supaduper

Can confirm these are Sh@t I bought two and both failed , and personally I i think damaged one of my CD32s, stay clear of them !

Did you return them or at least let them know they were crap? You'd think they'd want to remove crappy stuff from the store and replace it with products that actually work?


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[supaduper]

No I did not return them, cost will outweigh the need, but wish I had seen more of the feedback for them ,but hey most of their stuff is great

[eXeler0]

Originally Posted by supaduper

No I did not return them, cost will outweigh the need, but wish I had seen more of the feedback for them ,but hey most of their stuff is great

I hear ya, but if no one tells them the PSU are crap they will probably keep selling them.
What did you do afterwards btw, did you get a second hand original PSU of did you find another source for new compatible PSUs?

[supaduper]

Ok I will drop them an Emaol to tell them to check their stock
I bought a couple of NOS ones from Anologic Computers