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PSU connector ?
PSU connector ?
Has anyone ever come across the stf/e connector for the PSU ? They are very similar to normal off the shelf connector, but they are not a good fit. They almost seem like floppy power connectors just with more pins..
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Re: PSU connector ?
Oddly, I was on the verge of asking the very same question, as I have a brand new Meanwell PSU that I want to use for any testing I do, just to be sure I have good power, as stuff like the PAK and IDE interface seem to be a bit susceptible to poor PSUs. I'm going to have a look, I'll measure the pin pitch and see what I can find. Surely there will be some sort of Molex that will work?
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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...
Re: PSU connector ?
There are very similar generic ones which fit if the plastic is cut away on the motherboard. But was more asking about finding the original connectors.
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Re: PSU connector ?
Indeed, I'm talking about the originals too, or at least a modern equivalent.exxos wrote: Sat Apr 20, 2019 3:38 pm There are very similar generic ones which fit if the plastic is cut away on the motherboard. But was more asking about finding the original connectors.
Collector of many retro things!
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...
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...
Re: PSU connector ?
According to the BOM of some PSU found on dev-docs.org the connector's part number is 171822-6. Entering that into Google yields: https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/products/6801216/. Looks like it's still made today.
Re: PSU connector ?
Oh wow I never thought of of doing that with the parts being so old. Nice one!