Fushek Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 I'm looking to see if anyone has a working Intellivision 1 power cord. I have a unit that is working, however, the cord has wire showing and it doesn't exactly look safe. I would be happy to buy one or work a minor trade with anyone who has one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegaRecognizer Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 I'm looking to see if anyone has a working Intellivision 1 power cord. I have a unit that is working, however, the cord has wire showing and it doesn't exactly look safe. I would be happy to buy one or work a minor trade with anyone who has one.Is there anything special about the inty power cord? I thought it was just a 2 prong cable, which you could get from pretty much anything. At least wrap it in electrical tape, and if you are worried about the internal conductors shorting then replace the cable. Sent from my A1-840FHD using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humblejack Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Pic please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+H454 Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 (edited) I'm looking to see if anyone has a working Intellivision 1 power cord. I have a unit that is working, however, the cord has wire showing and it doesn't exactly look safe. I would be happy to buy one or work a minor trade with anyone who has one. Go to any hardware store a get a replacement "lamp cord" http://www.homedepot.com/p/GE-8-ft-Replacement-Cord-Set-with-Polarized-Plug-on-1-End-Brown-54435/203735885?gclid=COPb6K7DvNQCFRa5wAodye0FPA&gclsrc=aw.ds The original is black non-polarized and is wired directly into the power transformer. You will have to pry open the transformer and resolder. Here is a pic: Edited June 14, 2017 by H454 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humblejack Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 (edited) Almost any cord around the house will work. Edited June 14, 2017 by Humblejack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fushek Posted June 14, 2017 Author Share Posted June 14, 2017 Awesome ... thanks for the advise guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealth999x Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 What do you guys recommend for an Intellivision 1 RF/Video cable replacement? Is there anything besides the original? My Unit shows the game on the screen for 1 second then 10 seconds of static, then 1 second of game etc, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+H454 Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 (edited) If you can time video problems, than it might be hardware. As for cabling- Any shielded RCA cable: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003NMVG64/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=IAPO9LQH4RAFT&colid=AFG0R2G5Z5K1 http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1339917 Basically any RCA cable that's more than 3mm in diameter will work. I use the style with more of the side metal exposed, it fits better in older stuff( circled in red). Edited June 15, 2017 by H454 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealth999x Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Awesome, thank you H454! Your help is appreciated. I tried to play Intellivision with my 2 Y/O son for the first time.. only to be so disappointed.. it worked fine 3-4 months ago. I will give an update when I get a chance to try your suggestion.. "Real Life" has been rather crazy and awesome at the same time. (A new Baby Girl and a Two Year Old Son combined with a 4+ hour daily commute as a freelancer in NYC = No Time +Little $$). ;O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+H454 Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Awesome, thank you H454! Your help is appreciated. I tried to play Intellivision with my 2 Y/O son for the first time.. only to be so disappointed.. it worked fine 3-4 months ago. That sounds like component failure - caps or power supply. Old caps will be fine one day, then sit for awhile and the next time you turn it on the caps die. I have an apple 2 monitor that it happen to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealth999x Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Aww shucks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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