Power for the 6128 Plus

[nrgroom]

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.

[Devilmarkus]

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Then: Welcome to our forum.

A stabilized 5v psu should do here. Best with 2A at least.

[The Last Bandit]

I'm using a generic 5V 4A regulated supply with mine.


5.5mm barrel 2.5mm tip with center +ve

[Badstarr]

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!

[nrgroom]

Cheers for the assistance folks, it's appreciated.

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 !

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

First: I like your avatar...

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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?

[Bryce]

Yeah, that PSU looks fine.

Bryce.

[nrgroom]

Thanks Bryce.

[Devilmarkus]

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...

But feel free to use it!