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Posted

I don't know if it would be of interest to anyone. But I found C64 supplies for ~5.00 USD. I think there is a minimum order with them though. It would probably have to be a group buy.

EDIT: I bit the bullet and contacted the guy. Ill post what comes of it.

The link is:

http://www.73.com/specialist.php?specialist=ted&stock_no=MB392&cat_no=0040S&title=RECOTON%209VAC%2F9VA%20%26%209VAC%2F9VA%20%26%205VDC%2F8.5W%20SET%20TOP%20POWER%20SUPPLY&desc=Recoton%20C-1004,%20DV-512CM.%209VAC%2F9VA%20%26%209VAC%2F9VA%20%26%205VDC%2F8.5W.%20UL.%20Desktop%20type.%203-Prong%20grounded%20type%20AC%20plug%20on%206'%20c%61ble.%206'%20output%20c%61ble%20termin%61ted%20in%20din%20type%20plug.

EDIT by SmashTV: Added to subject to clear up mains voltage confusion.

Posted

this looks interesting, but it looks like it has 2 9vac sections instead of 1...

also, would it make sense to find a lower power psu?

hmmm time to measure current draw on mb-6582...

Posted

If my memory serves, these are later C64C supplies. I don't think there are 2 9vac supplies in them. I'll research it a bit more. Regardless, they would work beautifully with our midiboxen. I need to start a tally to get a pricing. I must state this though, I HAVE NO INTEREST IN HANDLING A GROUP BUY. They want a firm quantity before they set any pricing.

Posted

If my memory serves, these are later C64C supplies. I don't think there are 2 9vac supplies in them. I'll research it a bit more.

the description implies two 9vac sections:

RECOTON 9VAC/9VA & 9VAC/9VA & 5VDC/8.5W SET TOP POWER SUPPLY

Regardless, they would work beautifully with our midiboxen.

better not to waste an unused 9vac section.

or do you want to destroy the earth? *whack*

(it's a joke, stryd, see the *whack*?)

I need to start a tally to get a pricing. I must state this though, I HAVE NO INTEREST IN HANDLING A GROUP BUY. They want a firm quantity before they set any pricing.

i'm confused, why do you need a tally if you have no interest in a group buy?

Posted

Recoton Model C-1004 is a verified C64 supply. 9VAC+5VCD only. I don't care what they listed, I'm going by other specs. I had one of these on one of my 64's a long time ago.

And forget the tally. I let my curiosity get the better of me. If someone does decide to do a group buy and the price is good, Id be in for at least 5 myself.

Posted

I suggest Doug proceed with arranging a bulk order, instead of everyone annoying this guy with quotes for one.

Recoton Model C-1004 is a verified C64 supply. 9VAC+5VCD only.

Even with this recommendation for the C-1004, it's best to check one before buying a lot. "Terminated in DIN type plug" sounds promising though and if I was in the U.S. I'd buy one to check... unfortunately they are no good to me here in Australia with 240V mains, even after swapping the power plug ;D

Also this link is for a C64 PSU, found it in the "COMPUTERS - COMMODORE PARTS & EQUIPMENT" section:

9VAC/6.7WATT & 5VDC/7.5 WATT SET TOP TRANSFORMER

9VAC/6.7W & 5VDC/7.5W. Commodore 310157-02. UL/CSA. Black set top supply. $5.50 Ea/130, $7.50 Ea/10. 113 in stock CS017  Contact ted, the specialist for this product

http://www.73.com/specialist.php?specialist=ted&stock_no=CS017&cat_no=0222S&title=9VAC%2F6.7WATT%20%26%205VDC%2F7.5%20WATT%20SET%20TOP%20TRANSFORMER&desc=9VAC%2F6.7W%20%26%205VDC%2F7.5W.%20Commodore%20310157-02.%20UL%2FCSA.%20Bl%61ck%20set%20top%20supply.

Posted

I've gotten the preliminary info back on these power supplies, and I think it will probably be worth doing a bulk order.  I am requesting more info about them - are they individually packaged or in bulk, what will the actual shipping cost be, etc.  I'm also trying to get a sample from them to make sure it's what we need.

More info when I have it.

Happy holidays,

Doug

http://www.analognotes.com

Posted

I may be in for 2 but we still need the female DIN receptacle that seems to be available only in the c64s so I thought about replacing both male/female connectors with this:

Binder 678 series DIN male plug

Binder 687 series DIN female receptacle

4 contacts are enough, right?

Doug, would you organize a bulk buy for some of this connectors too?, or something less expensive if anyone finds some, this ones will cost about the same as the psu :(

Posted

Alright, the other info I asked for has arrived.  Are you sitting down?  Shipping for 100 supplies is $320!

That means each supply with cost $7.20 plus shipping.  I think I can use Priority Mail, so that will be $8.95, and that will cover shipping for more than one supply.

I've set up a wiki page for the bulk order.  If you're interested in joining this group buy, go to:

http://www.midibox.org/dokuwiki/dougwellington_bulk_orders

Doug

(EDIT: clarifying the shipping cost.)

Posted

Hey Wilba. Should people that didn't get a MB 6582 pcb on the first run even look at this? I am just wondering if this will still be a needed part in addtion to smash's base board kit? Or is some kind of power supply going to be included in the kits already?

Posted

Should people that didn't get a MB 6582 pcb on the first run even need a soldering iron or will everything be soldered in already?  ::)

I'm starting to wonder if this parts kit plan is really good for the Midibox community as it gives some people the impression that there's no need to use their own brain or they'd need to decide anything on their own for building a 6582.

S

Posted

I think you are right seppo about making it too easy. But do you really want to blame someone for doing that? The only reason why I ask is because bulk orders come and go in a flash and I would like not to miss out if its not going to be included in the parts kit. I thought I was being pretty clear.

Posted

Should people that didn't get a MB 6582 pcb on the first run even need a soldering iron or will everything be soldered in already?  ::)

I'm starting to wonder if this parts kit plan is really good for the Midibox community as it gives some people the impression that there's no need to use their own brain or they'd need to decide anything on their own for building a 6582.

S

I think it's just a matter of people not fully reading things carefully... it has been stated MANY TIMES that the MB-6582 parts kits that SmashTV is selling contains the parts that go on the base PCB, excluding SIDs.

In a perfect world, I would not have designed a project for "mass-production" that required obsolete power supplies, hard to find PCB-mount 7-pin DIN sockets and PCB-mount DPDT rocker switches... using the C64 PSU was convenient for me, and that's all I cared about at the time of designing the original. It still is pretty convenient for most people who already have a working C64, or a PSU left over from salvaging SIDs, etc.

If people still are stuck for a PSU, there are other options, there is space on the PCB for a 7805 so you can connect two external transformers (AC adapters) like a 9V AC and a 5V DC, and regulate the 5V inside the box... or alternately, a single big 9V AC and regulate the 5V from the 9V DC internally (only good for PSU Option A).

  • 3 weeks later...
Posted

OK, I have the sample power supply here in my hands!  This particular version comes with four pins in the connector, including pin 5, but not pin 4, for 5V.  Please refer to the C64 PSU Pinout Problem thread for more info on that:

http://www.midibox.org/forum/index.php/topic,9775.0.html

This supply is fairly heavy at 3.5 pounds, but I should be able to ship up to six of them in a USPS Flat Rate box for $8.95...

If you're interested in joining this group buy, please add yourself to the list at:

http://www.midibox.org/dokuwiki/dougwellington_bulk_orders

Doug

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