simbalion Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 I know there are devices out there to warn you when the C64 decides to flake out, but is there a replacement for the C64 power brick that can avoid the issue all together? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/238557-replacement-for-the-c64-power-brick/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sm3 Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 I know there are devices out there to warn you when the C64 decides to flake out, but is there a replacement for the C64 power brick that can avoid the issue all together? Yes, take a look at this page http://personalpages.tds.net/~rcarlsen/ http://personalpages.tds.net/~rcarlsen/custom%20ps.html I have 2 of them (black/white metal box) that I use and recommend, but they aren't too cheap. I use one for a 64 and one for a 128. He has other versions, but I've only used the one in the black/white metal box myself. I wanted one that *only* has a 64 plug, so he built one with that specifically instead of the ones shown on the page that have multiple adapters. For the 128, he made an adapter that connects to the end of the 64 connector. These provide over 5 amps which is more than even a 128 power supply. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/238557-replacement-for-the-c64-power-brick/#findComment-3241847 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApolloBoy Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 You could also use a Commodore 128 power supply, which is a lot beefier and is actually repairable unlike most C64 PSUs. If you can find the parts you can build a pin adapter, or you can do what I did and replace the square DIN jack with the 7-pin DIN that the C64 needs. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/238557-replacement-for-the-c64-power-brick/#findComment-3241972 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertB Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 ApolloBoy wrote: > ...and is actually repairable unlike most C64 PSUs. If you do have a repairable p.s. from back the day, it is a good idea to replace the old parts with modern-day, cooler running equivalents. The tech for The Other Group of Amigoids regularly does this for his C64 p.s.'s (the repairable ones). On Saturday, SCCAN member Richard showed his European C64 p.s.. Originally, it was potted with epoxy, but he was determined to repair it. He pried off the bottom plastic panel, dug out all the epoxy, threw away all the old, internal components; and replaced them with newer 5VDC and 9VAC boards. Then he reglued the bottom panel. A very neat job! Truly, Robert Bernardo Fresno Commodore User Group http://www.dickestel.com/fcug.htm Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network http://www.sccaners.org July 18-19 Commodore Vegas Expo v11 - http://www.portcommodore.com/commvex Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/238557-replacement-for-the-c64-power-brick/#findComment-3244478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 ApolloBoy wrote: > ...and is actually repairable unlike most C64 PSUs. If you do have a repairable p.s. from back the day, it is a good idea to replace the old parts with modern-day, cooler running equivalents. The tech for The Other Group of Amigoids regularly does this for his C64 p.s.'s (the repairable ones). On Saturday, SCCAN member Richard showed his European C64 p.s.. Originally, it was potted with epoxy, but he was determined to repair it. He pried off the bottom plastic panel, dug out all the epoxy, threw away all the old, internal components; and replaced them with newer 5VDC and 9VAC boards. Then he reglued the bottom panel. A very neat job! Truly, Robert Bernardo Fresno Commodore User Group http://www.dickestel.com/fcug.htm Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network http://www.sccaners.org July 18-19 Commodore Vegas Expo v11 - http://www.portcommodore.com/commvex Any pics or video of that job? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/238557-replacement-for-the-c64-power-brick/#findComment-3244588 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertB Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 (edited) SCCAN member Richard hasn't yet given me his photo from his camera; however, here are photos of some C64 repairable p.s.'s upgraded by the TOGA tech -- http://blog.retro-link.com/2013/07/commodore-power-supplies-upgraded.html Truly, Robert Bernardo Fresno Commodore User Group http://www.dickestel.com/fcug.htm Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network http://www.sccaners.org July 18-19 Commodore Vegas Expo v11 - http://www.portcommodore.com/commvex Edited May 26, 2015 by RobertB Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/238557-replacement-for-the-c64-power-brick/#findComment-3244613 Share on other sites More sharing options...
motrucker Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 I know there are devices out there to warn you when the C64 decides to flake out, but is there a replacement for the C64 power brick that can avoid the issue all together? There will hopefully be another option soon, from Jim Brain and Bil Herd. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yszGYBzxUDA This should be available from Jim Brain's Retro Innovations when it is finished. http://store.go4retro.com/ Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/238557-replacement-for-the-c64-power-brick/#findComment-3287575 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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