29 Aug
1998
29 Aug
'98
2:42 p.m.
--- You wrote:
On 28 Aug 1998, Marion Bates wrote:
I have a generic power adapter that's rated 9VAC,
780mA.
^^^^^
I don't think the voltage will be a problem, but the amperage looks a
little low on that supply.
Atari supplied power supplies rated between 1.7A and a whopping 5.6A for
the 400.
The AC VIC-20 power supply I have is rated at 3A.
I don't know what the actual requirements of the systems are, but I'd be a
little wary of using a 780mA power supply.
--- end of quote ---
Yeah, I don't know what I was thinking. I HAD read what the amperage should be, but I
guess I had a brain cramp when I ordered that 780mA job. Maybe I couldn't resist the
price -- $2.50 from American Science and Surplus.
Just ordered the right ones this afternoon, one from somebody on the list and one from a
guy in Minnesota (no, not the jerk that withheld the specs from me, another guy). Thanks
for correcting me. :)
-- MB