Can a Pico-PSU power a CT060+CTPCI+HDD+DiskDrive?
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Steve
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Re: WANTED - Pico PSU
Umm have you tried eBay?
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marss
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Re: WANTED - Pico PSU
I would like to buy from someone of this site, and, if unsuccessful, it will be Ebay.
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exxos
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I still have the ones I tested on my PSU page...
http://www.exxosforum.co.uk/atari/last/pico/index.htm
http://www.exxosforum.co.uk/atari/last/pico/index.htm
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marss
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Re: WANTED - Pico PSU
if yours can power on all my device (CT060+CTPCI+HDD+DiskDrive)... I'm a buyer. Plese PM your price ;)
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exxos
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Re: WANTED - Pico PSU
I don't know it they will power all that or not.. I never had good results with them. I really would avoid picos if possible. You may have to ask around other forums to see what people are using.marss wrote: 26 Aug 2018 09:31 if yours can power on all my device (CT060+CTPCI+HDD+DiskDrive)... I'm a buyer. Plese PM your price ;)
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Re: WANTED - Pico PSU
Be aware that if you buy from eBay you probably won't get a genuine Pico PSU.
You may buying a cheap Chinese copy, and whilst you will get it cheaper, that could buy you a device that is unreliable and might even kill your machine.
A genuine 160 watt Pico PSU will cost you €45, not the €18 you'll find them for on eBay, that cost reduction can come at a price.
I'd suggest if you want to go down that route, you should really consider calculating the power needed before buying to avoid disappointment.
You may buying a cheap Chinese copy, and whilst you will get it cheaper, that could buy you a device that is unreliable and might even kill your machine.
A genuine 160 watt Pico PSU will cost you €45, not the €18 you'll find them for on eBay, that cost reduction can come at a price.
I'd suggest if you want to go down that route, you should really consider calculating the power needed before buying to avoid disappointment.
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800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
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marss
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Re: WANTED - Pico PSU
@rubberjohnny... thanks for the advice
maybe a model you would suggest?
maybe a model you would suggest?
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Atarian Computing
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Re: WANTED - Pico PSU
Get a wide-input model like this: http://www.mini-box.com/PicoPSU-120-WI- ... wer-supply
It will take an input of 12-25V instead of just 12V. This usually results in a cleaner output. Also, it allows you to use the huge selection of 19V laptop chargers with it. 120W should be enough for your needs.
It will take an input of 12-25V instead of just 12V. This usually results in a cleaner output. Also, it allows you to use the huge selection of 19V laptop chargers with it. 120W should be enough for your needs.
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