Anyone deeply familiar with tick generators?

[Irl]

Just curious if there are any problematic tick generators out there to avoid, or if there is a newer product that is appealing. My 200W Lite-On Amiga PSU is still kicking, but I might need more wattage as I continue expanding my A2000.

I don't want to switch to video timing, as I want to use the Video Toaster and I have read there are issues with using a Video Toaster in a system using the video timing because it isn't quite accurate enough.

This is the same concern I have with the tick generators. Do they actually time from line voltage, or are they emulating it? Do they work with VT2000?

If nothing else, I did find a schematic of a Commodore brand PSU and might be able to isolate the tick circuit and rebuild it as a stand-alone. (not ideal)

I appreciate any info, thanks!

[indigolemon]

Ian Stedman (Stedy) is your man: http://www.ianstedman.co.uk/Amiga/de...x_adaptor.html

[Irl]

Originally Posted by indigolemon

Ian Stedman (Stedy) is your man: http://www.ianstedman.co.uk/Amiga/de...x_adaptor.html

Thank you!

[DofD]

I have a couple of Ian's big box PSU adapters and they work really well.

[lesta_smsc]

This is for the adaptor but can you clarify which picoPSU you've had success with please? I have read various clones are out there.

[Hewitson]

Simple 555 timer circuit will be suitable.

[Stedy]

Hi,

I should have the next batch of Big box/original PSU adaptors, with Tick circuit, on sale next week. The 50/60Hz tick signal accuracy was <1Hz, the PIC microcontroller timer takes care of this nicely.

@lesta_smsc

My guide to spotting fake picoPSUs:
http://www.ianstedman.co.uk/Amiga/am...ml#fakepicopsu

[lesta_smsc]

Originally Posted by Stedy

@lesta_smsc

My guide to spotting fake picoPSUs:
http://www.ianstedman.co.uk/Amiga/am...ml#fakepicopsu

Thank you! This looks very tempting to do in my A600 and A1200... but I'm not sure whether to wait until the PSU actually dies before resorting to hacking away at it lol.