TheEditor Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 What is the best 130xe Power Supply available? I just went thru all my Atari computers and found I have a missing 130xe supply. Thanks, T.E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle22 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Look here: http://www.best-electronics-ca.com/power%20guide.htm You want the $27 rebuildable one. Also read this: http://www.best-electronics-ca.com/power%20guide.htm#XL/XE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEditor Posted January 9, 2016 Author Share Posted January 9, 2016 Thanks Kyle22. I was looking at that one and wanted to make sure it was the best I could get. I will call them Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathy Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Hello TheEditor You might want to try the small switching power supplies that plug strait into the power outlet. They are much smaller than the old bricks and produce less heat. And cost less than $27. Sincerely Mathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle22 Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 But, do they have the proper DIN connector? We want Plug N Play, no soldering required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakidski Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 There a cheap new ones on ebay, I use a modern solution instead of old original ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle22 Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 There a cheap new ones on ebay, I use a modern solution instead of old original ones. Will you provide a link? Do these have the proper connectors already attached? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbking67 Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Personally i like the 5V 2.5A power supplies often used with routers like the D-Link products. They are reliable switching power supplies that are exceptionally inexpensive (thrift stores usually sell these for $2). I just hacked the DIN connector off of one of the terrible Atari 5V supplies, but the DIN connectors are otherwise common enough. Although not authentically vintage like the 800XL styled "rebuildable" power supply, I think this is the best in terms of reliability and practicality. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle22 Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 someone needs to sell these already configured for Atari,. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinnyhill10 Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 someone needs to sell these already configured for Atari,. As far as I can see, making up the connector is exceptionally easy as its just a single voltage. If you own old computers you will have to get your hands dirty at some point. And as projects go, adding a DIN to a 5v switched mode PSU is one of the easier ones. Pity the C64 owners who have 5v DC AND 9v AC which makes everything complicated and expensive (unless you are prepared to tolerate 2 PSU's going into one unit, something that would make me very unhappy!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakidski Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 (edited) Kyle, well stuff like this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Power-Supply-for-ATARI-XL-XE-NEW-EU-UK-plug-adapter-converter-/172036361526?hash=item280e2a8d36:g:qHcAAOSwgQ9V0Jzi There is also a US-guy that hands-builds them, but I couldn't find him when I looked. Edited January 10, 2016 by dakidski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Larry Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 I've done both, and the major advantage that I see is that you can supply more amps with the switchers if you are also supplying a hard drive, etc. Right now, I'm using the "Black Beauty" rebuildable + a separate 5 VDC switcher for my Black Box. But if I decide to supply the BB from the Atari (and get rid of another PS and cord), I would need to use the switcher to have enough current. Short of that kind of usage, either supply is just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Kyle, well stuff like this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Power-Supply-for-ATARI-XL-XE-NEW-EU-UK-plug-adapter-converter-/172036361526?hash=item280e2a8d36:g:qHcAAOSwgQ9V0Jzi There is also a US-guy that hands-builds them, but I couldn't find him when I looked. I think I have enough parts to build 4 supplies. They are 5V 2A switching supplies with a DIN5, ready to use. $15 + shipping, I am based in the US. If anyone is interested, let me know. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEditor Posted January 10, 2016 Author Share Posted January 10, 2016 Stephen, the supply I have, which is stock 130xe, is output rated at 5V, 1.5A. You are stating 5V, 2A. Isn't that too HOT for the connection and won't it cause excessive strain on the components being .5A higher? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Stephen, the supply I have, which is stock 130xe, is output rated at 5V, 1.5A. You are stating 5V, 2A. Isn't that too HOT for the connection and won't it cause excessive strain on the components being .5A higher? No. The power supply doesn't "dump" current. Current is determined by the amount of resistance to a voltage. If the computer uses 1Amp, any supply from 1Amp to 1 million Amps will power it fine. BTW - I verified I have enough parts to make 5 supplies. The DIN connectors are metal and the pins are gold plated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEditor Posted January 10, 2016 Author Share Posted January 10, 2016 Stephen, how much for two shipped to 21093? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Stephen, how much for two shipped to 21093? $35 shipped. I can mail them out tomorrow. Send me a PM if interested, I have a PayPal account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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