Hi folks.
I've recently picked up various Amstrad bits and bobs, and have had great fun reliving my youth.
I've got one problem - getting power to my 6128 plus. I've been using a mains adapter for the 464 & normal 6128, but this doesn't fit the 6128 plus. I've also tried the GX4000 power lead, but to no avail.
As I don't have a suitable monitor to supply the power, can anyone point me in the right direction of where I might get a power lead for the plus?
Any help much appreciated !
Thanks
Neil.
First: I like your avatar... ;)
Then: Welcome to our forum.
A stabilized 5v psu should do here. Best with 2A at least.
I'm using a generic 5V 4A regulated supply with mine.
5.5mm barrel 2.5mm tip with center +ve
When you say you used the GX4000 PSU with your 6128 plus what voltage PSU was it? If by chance it was a 11 or 12 volt one don't plug it in again (sorry if I'm pointing out what you already know here!) even if it won't physically fit you may still get enough of a contact to cause some serious damage.
If you did plug in the wrong PSU I'm crossing my fingers it didn't damage anything! I recently mixed up the 12 volt PSU for my TV with the 9 volt Spectrum PSU which resulted in a burned out transistor and voltage regulator!
Cheers for the assistance folks, it's appreciated.
Quote from: Badstarr on 14:07, 01 November 13
When you say you used the GX4000 PSU with your 6128 plus what voltage PSU was it? If by chance it was a 11 or 12 volt one don't plug it in again (sorry if I'm pointing out what you already know here!) even if it won't physically fit you may still get enough of a contact to cause some serious damage.
If you did plug in the wrong PSU I'm crossing my fingers it didn't damage anything! I recently mixed up the 12 volt PSU for my TV with the 9 volt Spectrum PSU which resulted in a burned out transistor and voltage regulator!
Thankfully it wouldn't fit, although it did have some contact. Fingers crossed it's not burned anything out !
Quote from: The Last Bandit on 21:46, 31 October 13
I'm using a generic 5V 4A regulated supply with mine.
5.5mm barrel 2.5mm tip with center +ve
So, would this be okay, d'ya reckon:
5V 4A 4000mA AC-DC Adaptor Power Supply Charger 5.5mmx2.1mm 5.5x2.1 UK Plug PSU (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5V-4A-4000mA-AC-DC-Adaptor-Power-Supply-Charger-5-5mmx2-1mm-5-5x2-1-UK-Plug-PSU-/120870438198)
Quote from: Devilmarkus on 19:43, 31 October 13
First: I like your avatar... ;)
Then: Welcome to our forum.
A stabilized 5v psu should do here. Best with 2A at least.
I cant take any credit for the avatar - found on a google image search many moons ago - nicely done though, whoever was responsible...
Thanks again, folks - it's nice to have somewhere to go for Amstrad support in 2013. It must be getting close to the 464's 30th birthday, no?
Yeah, that PSU looks fine.
Bryce.
Thanks Bryce.
Quote from: nrgroom on 20:14, 01 November 13
I cant take any credit for the avatar - found on a google image search many moons ago - nicely done though, whoever was responsible...
I can ;)
I made this image a few years ago... :D
But feel free to use it!