Power adapter question

From: Marion Bates <Marion.Bates_at_Dartmouth.EDU>
Date: Sat Aug 29 18:42:15 1998

--- You wrote:
On 28 Aug 1998, Marion Bates wrote:

> I have a generic power adapter that's rated 9VAC, 780mA.
                                                    ^^^^^

I don't think the voltage will be a problem, but the amperage looks a
little low on that supply.

Atari supplied power supplies rated between 1.7A and a whopping 5.6A for
the 400.

The AC VIC-20 power supply I have is rated at 3A.

I don't know what the actual requirements of the systems are, but I'd be a
little wary of using a 780mA power supply.
--- end of quote ---

Yeah, I don't know what I was thinking. I HAD read what the amperage should be, but I guess I had a brain cramp when I ordered that 780mA job. Maybe I couldn't resist the price -- $2.50 from American Science and Surplus.

Just ordered the right ones this afternoon, one from somebody on the list and one from a guy in Minnesota (no, not the jerk that withheld the specs from me, another guy). Thanks for correcting me. :)

-- MB
Received on Sat Aug 29 1998 - 18:42:15 BST