CD32 Power Supply Query

ben111g · 03 April 2006, 19:49

Hello

on ebay i saw a CD32 for sale with an A1200 power supply. will that actually work ok?

Thanks.

musashi5150 · 03 April 2006, 20:06

If it's just a normal A1200 PSU then no, it won't work - they are different. A1200/A600/A500 all have a square PSU connector - CD32 has a round one...

You may be able to get it to work by DIY, but it won't work as it is.

ben111g · 03 April 2006, 20:14

ok then.

thankyou.

Phiber · 04 April 2006, 11:58

The CD32 powerconnector is a typical 4-pin round DIN-connector which carries +5 +12 and GND-signal, with one pin left unconnected..

Interestingly, Commodore 64's 1541-II/1571/1581 diskdrives use the exact same connector and pinout so it's possible to use either the diskdrive or CD32 with the same PSU

You can even hack a PC ATX-powersupply to power those drives and the CD32 at the same time (the schematics and directions can be found in the net, just use google)

Helped me alot clearing out 4+ PSU'S under the table..

07 April 2006, 11:48

ive got one powersupply left around here, are you still in need of one?

03 April 2006, 19:49	#1
ben111g Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: colchester Age: 45 Posts: 31	CD32 Power Supply Query Hello on ebay i saw a CD32 for sale with an A1200 power supply. will that actually work ok? Thanks.

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03 April 2006, 20:06	#2
musashi5150 move.w #$4489,$dff07e Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Norfolk, UK Age: 42 Posts: 2,351	If it's just a normal A1200 PSU then no, it won't work - they are different. A1200/A600/A500 all have a square PSU connector - CD32 has a round one... You may be able to get it to work by DIY, but it won't work as it is.

03 April 2006, 20:14	#3
ben111g Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: colchester Age: 45 Posts: 31	ok then. thankyou.

04 April 2006, 11:58	#4
Phiber Hardware Freak Join Date: May 2002 Location: Helsinki / Finland Age: 50 Posts: 222	The CD32 powerconnector is a typical 4-pin round DIN-connector which carries +5 +12 and GND-signal, with one pin left unconnected.. Interestingly, Commodore 64's 1541-II/1571/1581 diskdrives use the exact same connector and pinout so it's possible to use either the diskdrive or CD32 with the same PSU You can even hack a PC ATX-powersupply to power those drives and the CD32 at the same time (the schematics and directions can be found in the net, just use google) Helped me alot clearing out 4+ PSU'S under the table..

07 April 2006, 11:48	#5
Lukasz Posts: n/a	ive got one powersupply left around here, are you still in need of one?

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