Emerson Arcadia 2001 fix

[Zuckerton]

So I recently added the Arcadia 2001 to my collection. The issue I have is that the seller sent me a 3v DC Adapter and the Arcadia runs on 12v. The 3v adapter powers on the LED, but nothing else. So I purchased a 12v 500mA with a + Center and a - Barrel. However, when I connect THIS DC adapter, I get nothing. The LED doesn't light up at all.

Has anyone worked with the 2001? I know it's a bit of an obscure console.

[CatPix]

Maybe it need the reverse polarity. Or your 12V psu is busted.

I have an Arcadia clone but nothing says it should be the same tip.

Try maybe a 9v psu from a Megadrive if you have one. 9v should be enough for it.

[Zuckerton]

The polarity is the same as the 3v that was sent to me (it wasn't listed on the adapter so I had to use a Multimeter to determine it's polarity). The 12v adapter that I got in today is a "switching adapter" that is made to be used to power cameras. I bought it because it matched the voltage, amps and polarity needed, so thought there was no reason why it shouldn't work. I don't know what "Switching Adapter" means or if it affects anything. The Megadrive (Well, the Genesis, as I live in the US) has a completely different tip. As do the adapters for my other 30 consoles, haha.

Thanks for the reply though.

[Zuckerton]

So I took it over to my friend (who's dad is a retired electrician) and we hooked it up, turned right on. Turns out the plug had to be shoved in (not something that I thought of at the time, hindsight is 20/20). Though it was staticy as *expletive deleted*, but when I got back, I used a different switch box (same model, just physically different) and the signal was crystal clear.

Now I have only ONE issue left: The controller pulls to the right. I opened the controller, cleaned it; still pulls to the right. I opened the console (as the controller ports are locaed INSIDE THE CONSOLE) unplugged the controller, blew in both the port and the connector, reconnected it; still pulls to the right. I THEN disconnected BOTH controllers, reset the console and it STILL pulls to the right. Without any controller plugged in, the controls still pull to the right.

I don't know if there is something on the board, something in the port or what. I'm at a bit of a loss here. It's a shame this thing is so obscure that few people have seen it, fewer have worked on it and even fewer have had this problem to fix.

[7800fan]

wrong thread

Edited June 22, 2015 by 7800fan