BennehBoy's Bobbins

[stephen_usher]

Unfortunately the prices are high for everything at the moment.

[BennehBoy]

I've paid just over 220 quid for this one, 25 of which was postage & 70 was double VAT & fees.

About half the price of what they are going for in working condition in the UK.

[rubber_jonnie]

I've paid just over 220 quid for this one, 25 of which was postage & 70 was double VAT & fees.

About half the price of what they are going for in working condition in the UK.

Fingers crossed it'll be worth all the stress!!

[BennehBoy]

It's here.

But with no PSU - oops, I misunderstood the Italian translation. No biggie really, just a bit more time to wait, I've got 4 c64 PSU's and have ordered an adapter - unfortunately that's coming from Poland.

Pics:

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Bit grotty, but nothing some TLC can't fix.

There is one issue with the case, but that was in the description so I'm pretty pleased - just need to actually fire it up now!

[rubber_jonnie]

It's here.

But with no PSU - oops, I misunderstood the italian translation. No biggie really, just a bit more time to wait, I've got 4 c64 PSU's and have ordered and adapter - unfortunately that's coming from Poland.

Pics:
PXL_20220210_111707117.jpg

PXL_20220210_111730977.jpg

Bit grotty, but nothing some TLC can't fix.

There is one issue with the case, but that was in the description so I'm pretty pleased - just need to actually fire it up now!

Very nice! I was under the impression that the C64 PSU did not have a high enough output for the C128?

[stephen_usher]

Wasn't it that the C128 is effectively two computers in one and hence needed a completely different power sub-system?

[BennehBoy]

Facepalm. Yes you guys are right, I bought the adapter without doing any research, just assumed it would work, otherwise why would anyone make it right? Well, turns out they are meant for adapting modern stronger c64 PSU's.

PSU on order, should be here tomorrow or Saturday.

[mrbombermillzy]

Looking good...especially the Uk key layout.

Yep. Definitely dont try a C64 PSU. (Or the earlier C64 SID chips).

Also, the connector is the same as an Amiga PSU...DONT use an Amiga PSU! :lol:

You'll have to spill all the details, like the SID and VDC revision, and see if theres any mods done (like the 64kb VDC mod).

:dualthumbup:

[rubber_jonnie]

Wasn't it that the C128 is effectively two computers in one and hence needed a completely different power sub-system?

Indeed it was, in fact I watched an 8 Bit Guy vid on it and he specifically mentioned the PSU being different.

[BennehBoy]

Looking good...especially the Uk key layout.

Yep. Definitely dont try a C64 PSU. (Or the earlier C64 SID chips).

Also, the connector is the same as an Amiga PSU...DONT use an Amiga PSU! :lol:

You'll have to spill all the details, like the SID and VDC revision, and see if theres any mods done (like the 64kb VDC mod).

:dualthumbup:

Ha, I know not to use an Amiga PSU, it has no 9V AC supply - 5V 12V & -12V.

Anyhow I can't see any mods.

SID is 8561 23rd week of 1985
VDC is R9 39th week of 1985

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I've got a 64k upgrade for the VDC which sits under the chip.