27ace27 Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Does anybody need an atari 5200 adapter? I have one for trade, I need; an atari 400 adapter, AV adapter, and any peripherals, cords, or accessories. thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
27ace27 Posted May 27, 2009 Author Share Posted May 27, 2009 bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atariksi Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Does anybody need an atari 5200 adapter? I have one for trade, I need; an atari 400 adapter, AV adapter, and any peripherals, cords, or accessories. thanks in advance. What atari 5200 adapter are you talking about-- AC adapter, joystick adapter, Wico-Y cable adapter, A/V adapter (if there is one), etc.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
27ace27 Posted May 27, 2009 Author Share Posted May 27, 2009 AC adapter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atariksi Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 AC adapter If it's 4-port, I'll trade you for the Atari 400 ac adapter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
27ace27 Posted May 27, 2009 Author Share Posted May 27, 2009 AC adapter If it's 4-port, I'll trade you for the Atari 400 ac adapter. what? it's just the adapter, says "atari use only with model CX5200) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 AC adapter If it's 4-port, I'll trade you for the Atari 400 ac adapter. The 4port and 2port use the same power supply despite what they may say on the label. Mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atariksi Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 AC adapter If it's 4-port, I'll trade you for the Atari 400 ac adapter. what? it's just the adapter, says "atari use only with model CX5200) It should state 9.3vdc (4-port) or 11.5vdc (2-port). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atariksi Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 AC adapter If it's 4-port, I'll trade you for the Atari 400 ac adapter. The 4port and 2port use the same power supply despite what they may say on the label. Mitch I need to go by the label since I have no evidence that overrides the fact of voltage differences. Are you stating that if I measure the voltage output that they would be the same on both or that both machines can handle both types of AC adapters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prodos8 Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 (edited) I need to go by the label since I have no evidence that overrides the fact of voltage differences. Are you stating that if I measure the voltage output that they would be the same on both or that both machines can handle both types of AC adapters?The console's internal voltage regulator (a 7805) can handle a wide range of DC voltage from around eight upwards of thirty, although I'd try staying as low as possible. I'm currently using an adapter for an IBM thinkpad on my two-port which outputs about sixteen volts, but its the correct polarity, provides adequate amps and the plug fits. Edited May 28, 2009 by Prodos8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 AC adapter If it's 4-port, I'll trade you for the Atari 400 ac adapter. The 4port and 2port use the same power supply despite what they may say on the label. Mitch I need to go by the label since I have no evidence that overrides the fact of voltage differences. Are you stating that if I measure the voltage output that they would be the same on both or that both machines can handle both types of AC adapters? I am saying that the 5200 power supplies are identical if you measure the voltage. As Prodos8 mentioned the voltage regulator can handle a larger range of voltages than you think but I would recommend you stick with either of the 5200 branded power supplies. Mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atariksi Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 AC adapter If it's 4-port, I'll trade you for the Atari 400 ac adapter. The 4port and 2port use the same power supply despite what they may say on the label. Mitch I need to go by the label since I have no evidence that overrides the fact of voltage differences. Are you stating that if I measure the voltage output that they would be the same on both or that both machines can handle both types of AC adapters? I am saying that the 5200 power supplies are identical if you measure the voltage. As Prodos8 mentioned the voltage regulator can handle a larger range of voltages than you think but I would recommend you stick with either of the 5200 branded power supplies. Mitch So if I measure the voltage after it goes through the regulator, it'll be the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atariksi Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 AC adapter If it's 4-port, I'll trade you for the Atari 400 ac adapter. what? it's just the adapter, says "atari use only with model CX5200) I was asking for voltage amount but anyway since they both work we can still trade. Or if you want to trade for A5200 cartridges, that's fine as well. I am looking for Megamania and Star Wars: Arcade Game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninermaniac Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Stay with the 9.3 VDC adapter. I have had too many bad experiences with the 11.5 vdc where the power supply just doesn't work. The 9.3 vdc is the only adapter i will use on both of mine. I have both 2 and 4 port. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
27ace27 Posted May 30, 2009 Author Share Posted May 30, 2009 AC adapter If it's 4-port, I'll trade you for the Atari 400 ac adapter. what? it's just the adapter, says "atari use only with model CX5200) I was asking for voltage amount but anyway since they both work we can still trade. Or if you want to trade for A5200 cartridges, that's fine as well. I am looking for Megamania and Star Wars: Arcade Game. all I want is the adapter pleez! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Stay with the 9.3 VDC adapter. I have had too many bad experiences with the 11.5 vdc where the power supply just doesn't work. The 9.3 vdc is the only adapter i will use on both of mine. I have both 2 and 4 port. Sounds like you had a bad power supply. I've had plenty of both that worked just fine. Mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atariksi Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 I need to go by the label since I have no evidence that overrides the fact of voltage differences. Are you stating that if I measure the voltage output that they would be the same on both or that both machines can handle both types of AC adapters?The console's internal voltage regulator (a 7805) can handle a wide range of DC voltage from around eight upwards of thirty, although I'd try staying as low as possible. I'm currently using an adapter for an IBM thinkpad on my two-port which outputs about sixteen volts, but its the correct polarity, provides adequate amps and the plug fits. I just tried the Thinkpad adapter for Atari 5200 4-port and it works fine. Didn't test for many hours to see long time impact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoundGammon Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 If yours is bad, could be the fuses...there are fuses inside the adapters, been awhile, but I think the screws to open the case are under the rubber feet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
27ace27 Posted May 31, 2009 Author Share Posted May 31, 2009 If yours is bad, could be the fuses...there are fuses inside the adapters, been awhile, but I think the screws to open the case are under the rubber feet... I really hate configurations like that, the screws to take it apart are under plastic feet that I always completely ruin, that and labels, screws under those are worse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninermaniac Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Stay with the 9.3 VDC adapter. I have had too many bad experiences with the 11.5 vdc where the power supply just doesn't work. The 9.3 vdc is the only adapter i will use on both of mine. I have both 2 and 4 port. Sounds like you had a bad power supply. I've had plenty of both that worked just fine. Mitch More like bad power supplies. Don't get me wrong but I have had nothing but trouble out of the 11.5vdc adapters. I would say out of the ones I have had 7 out of 10 were bad. I have yet to have a problem out of the 9.3vdc adapters. Probably coincidence but to me it's bad luck with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
27ace27 Posted March 10, 2010 Author Share Posted March 10, 2010 STILL here and STILL in need of a 400 adapter. Just checked, it is STILL in my closet, and it is an 11.5 volt version, and it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 STILL here and STILL in need of a 400 adapter. Just checked, it is STILL in my closet, and it is an 11.5 volt version, and it works. I'm confused by all these threads about this needed 400 power supply. Instead of going on for literally years about this, why not just buy one from Best Electronics as several people have already suggested? http://www.best-electronics-ca.com/power%20guide.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
27ace27 Posted March 10, 2010 Author Share Posted March 10, 2010 (edited) STILL here and STILL in need of a 400 adapter. Just checked, it is STILL in my closet, and it is an 11.5 volt version, and it works. I'm confused by all these threads about this needed 400 power supply. Instead of going on for literally years about this, why not just buy one from Best Electronics as several people have already suggested? http://www.best-electronics-ca.com/power%20guide.htm I just might do that, but I'd rather get something that I don't need out to someone that does need it for something I do need first, If I cannot get the trade, I guess I'll be stuck with this one! and If an admin or moderator could delete all of my topics with similar titles, that would be great. Edited March 10, 2010 by 27ace27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 I just might do that, but I'd rather get something that I don't need out to someone that does need it for something I do need first, If I cannot get the trade, After well over a year of trying and asking, I'd sure as heck as gone the easy route by now and get it all over with!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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