Smokeless Joe Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Has anyone made one of these (http://www.trs-80.com/wordpress/zaps-patches-pokes-tips/zaps-model-i-power-supply/) for United States 120V outlets? I see the PCB is available on eBay (https://www.ebay.com/itm/TRS-80-Model-I-heavy-duty-power-supply-kit-for-project-builders-/154396340704?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286), but I can’t seem to find any source for the toroidal transformers, at least not the ones listed on the PCB for 110V, which I guess is the same as 120V? Any recommendations for creating the 5 pin DIN power connector? I tried making a composite video cable, which only requires soldering 2 wires, but it was a disaster. I’d like to blame the mild tremors my hands have developed, but I think I just suck at soldering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDave Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 For 5 pin din's.. 1) use the hollow pin connector 2) use flux 3) stick the pins in the end of a carrot or potatoe to solder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pski Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 6 hours ago, MrDave said: For 5 pin din's.. 1) use the hollow pin connector 2) use flux 3) stick the pins in the end of a carrot or potatoe to solder Those DIN connectors are a real pita to solder. I usually just buy a preassembled cable and snip it in half for two uses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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