Mindfield Posted September 7, 2003 Share Posted September 7, 2003 Looks like I just won a boxed 5200 with 12 games for quite a good price. Unfortunately it doesn't come with an AC adapter. What voltage/amperage does the 5200 require? I could probably use a universal, but I'd like to make sure it meets the power requirements -- I know pretty well all universal AC adapters go up to 12V, but the amperage load they can handle varies from 300mA to over 2A. I only have 2 universals -- one 300mA and one 850mA, but considering the 2600 uses 850mA alone, I have a feeling the 5200 is going to draw more power, so I may have to run out and buy a heavier duty AC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vectrex-Atari Posted September 7, 2003 Share Posted September 7, 2003 I have an extra one if you need one. PM me for details. I will let it go cheap as my other 2 port is dead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted September 7, 2003 Share Posted September 7, 2003 2-Port: 9.3VDC @ 1.95A The center is positive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindfield Posted September 7, 2003 Author Share Posted September 7, 2003 2-Port: 9.3VDC @ 1.95A The center is positive. Holy ... 1.95A? power hungry, isn't it? 9.3V? What kinda wierd-ass voltage is that? My universals only do 9 or 12, which I suspect just won't do. Looks like I'm going to have to get a real 5200 AC. Which brings me to: Vectrex-Atari I have an offer for one locally, but if that doesn't pan out I'll definitely let you know. Thanks for the offer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted September 7, 2003 Share Posted September 7, 2003 2-Port: 9.3VDC @ 1.95A The center is positive. Holy ... 1.95A? power hungry, isn't it? 9.3V? What kinda wierd-ass voltage is that? My universals only do 9 or 12, which I suspect just won't do. Looks like I'm going to have to get a real 5200 AC. If 9 volts doesn't work, use 12 and trust in the power of the voltage regulator. ... No, I haven't done this. I'm blessed with authentic Atari-brand power bricks for my VCS and 5200 both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted September 7, 2003 Share Posted September 7, 2003 I don't know why the amperage is so high. An 800XL has more IC's and only requires 5V at 1A. -Bry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsoper Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 I don't know why the amperage is so high. An 800XL has more IC's and only requires 5V at 1A. -Bry Not sure, but I always thought it was built extra hefty to power the 2600 adapter as well (a 2600 with Pitfall II draws about 330mA). However I've never had (or wanted) a 2600 adapter to confirm this. I power my 5200 with a modified genesis 1 supply, it doesn't get that warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 I don't know why the amperage is so high. An 800XL has more IC's and only requires 5V at 1A. -Bry Not sure, but I always thought it was built extra hefty to power the 2600 adapter as well (a 2600 with Pitfall II draws about 330mA). However I've never had (or wanted) a 2600 adapter to confirm this. I power my 5200 with a modified genesis 1 supply, it doesn't get that warm. Between that and the fact that power can be drawn from the expansion port, it makes a lot of sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 Yeah, I guess it's a "worst case" power supply. -Bry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 Shame the worst case never materialized... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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