UHATEIT Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 I know there is a thread that covered some of this but I cannot seem to find it so I am posting this here on my own to see if anyone knows this answer for me. Let me know if one of these would work and won't burn up the Lynx if there is a voltage difference! I would like to use the Lynx without having to plug it into the wall or use batteries and have the following 2 cables I am checking to confirm if they would work: 1. First cable is a USB to 3.5mm x 1.35mm Barrel Connector 5V DC Power Cable Cord Jack Male Supply F This one is the proper size for the stock power jack on the Lynx and I would plus it into one of my portable battery units I have. What I am worried about is that this says 5V and the Lynx is 9V so I am worried this will fry something. 2. The second one is DC converter cable USB input 5V DC, output 9V DC jack 3.5mm x 1.35mm 5V to 9V and appears that it would be the same power jack size the Lynx has and still gives out the USB plug on the other end so I can plug into the battery thing I have. But this one says converts from 5V to 9V. Would this be the better option or would I even need this as this one is more expensive than the first one, this is $8.69 shipped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+karri Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 The first (direct) cable does not really get enough juice to the Lynx. 5V of the USB will drop by some 0.6V leaving only 4V for the Lynx. The 2nd cable may have too little AMP's for the Lynx. It could fail as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UHATEIT Posted January 9, 2020 Author Share Posted January 9, 2020 Damn, I was hoping one of these would be the fine option. So I could just use a cable with the battery pack and not need to mess with any internals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+karri Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 The easiest way is to just get a small generic power supply that provides 9V 1A or 2A and use that one. And use batteries in the Lynx when on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UHATEIT Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share Posted January 13, 2020 So it is not the cable as the issue but the item supplying the power? Would that 5v to 9v conversion cable above convert the output from the battery back to 9v to work on the lynx? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nop90 Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 There are power banks with 9v and 1000 mA ouput for about 30-40 € (google for them). Never tried one of them and don't know how much can last a charge, but should work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Igor Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Just do this... https://atarigamer.com/articles/adding-a-micro-usb-power-socket-to-an-atari-lynx ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynxEffect Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 I use a decent power bank with my Lynx II with a BennVenn screen mod (shown playing Rampart). The power bank does need a minimum 9V output and the cable must also cater for at least 9V. (Yes, the Lynx can run off 5V but it's a struggle; the colours are washed out, and the battery light continually flickers). This set-up has the same benefit as the micro usb mod, but without having the adapt the shell and the internal hardware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UHATEIT Posted February 19, 2020 Author Share Posted February 19, 2020 Do you have a link for the cable you are using or where to find it? I posted some ebay links and pcis above but not sure if those would be similar to what you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyprian Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 @LynxEffect what about polarization Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+karri Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 I am very surprised if that flimsy Powerbank->USB->Lynx works for more than a second or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynxEffect Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 2 hours ago, UHATEIT said: Do you have a link for the cable you are using or where to find it? I posted some ebay links and pcis above but not sure if those would be similar to what you have. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Display-DC5-5-3-5mm-Charging-Line-Boost-To-9V-12V-5V-USB-Step-up-Converter/223563750135?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 You might have to wait for more stock or order from a different supplier. Tip: don't order the cheap 5V cable (first photo in thread). I did and it didn't work well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynxEffect Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 1 hour ago, karri said: I am very surprised if that flimsy Powerbank->USB->Lynx works for more than a second or two. So far so good, but I will be honest report back if the set-up fails. The powerbank was £40 / 47 Euros / 51 Dollars, so mid-range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynxEffect Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Cyprian_K said: @LynxEffect what about polarization I know nothing about polarization, sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadAngel Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Hi guys ! If you are looking for an already done power adapter for plugging your ATARI Lynx I or II to a power bank, I make such a cable: It just requires a 2 Amps capable power bank, no mod to the console: plug, and play If interested I sell them on ebay, or on my personal e-shop (www.technocoma.com) Regards ! Jerome 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 https://atarigamer.com/articles/adding-a-micro-usb-power-socket-to-an-atari-lynx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UHATEIT Posted January 9, 2022 Author Share Posted January 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, 0078265317 said: https://atarigamer.com/articles/adding-a-micro-usb-power-socket-to-an-atari-lynx Dang that seems like a lot of intense work but rewarding if you do it! I've been using this thing off ebay for years which is a wall adapter vs anything portable. With the Bennvenn Screen even my generic Harbor Freight batteries work good on the go. But this is the wall adapter I use: https://www.ebay.com/itm/AC-100V-240V-Converter-Adapter-DC-9V-1A-Power-Supply-Plug-3-5mm-x-1-3mm-1-35mm-/272564788916?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UHATEIT Posted January 9, 2022 Author Share Posted January 9, 2022 8 hours ago, BadAngel said: Hi guys ! If you are looking for an already done power adapter for plugging your ATARI Lynx I or II to a power bank, I make such a cable: It just requires a 2 Amps capable power bank, no mod to the console: plug, and play If interested I sell them on ebay, or on my personal e-shop (www.technocoma.com) Regards ! Jerome What's the ebay link? Do you ship yo the US also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 (edited) https://www.ebay.com/p/1424562805 https://www.ebay.com/itm/174880996619? Edited January 9, 2022 by 0078265317 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadest Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 7 hours ago, UHATEIT said: What's the ebay link? Do you ship yo the US also? Here is BadAngel Ebay page: Alimentation USB Atari Lynx 1 et 2 Power Adapter | eBay I guess it is worldwide shipping. For your information, these are exactly the ones I am selling on my shop for months, as @BadAngel / Technocoma is my supplier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Igor Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 11 hours ago, UHATEIT said: Dang that seems like a lot of intense work but rewarding if you do it! I've been using this thing off ebay for years which is a wall adapter vs anything portable. With the Bennvenn Screen even my generic Harbor Freight batteries work good on the go. But this is the wall adapter I use: https://www.ebay.com/itm/AC-100V-240V-Converter-Adapter-DC-9V-1A-Power-Supply-Plug-3-5mm-x-1-3mm-1-35mm-/272564788916?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0 I'm actually planning to release this as a kit, so there won't be any too intense work required ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+karri Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 4 hours ago, Fadest said: Here is BadAngel Ebay page: Alimentation USB Atari Lynx 1 et 2 Power Adapter | eBay I guess it is worldwide shipping. For your information, these are exactly the ones I am selling on my shop for months, as @BadAngel / Technocoma is my supplier I also got one. USB power is so easily available everywhere. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadAngel Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 On 1/10/2022 at 12:14 AM, UHATEIT said: What's the ebay link? Do you ship yo the US also? Hi ! Thanks all for your interest Yes I ship worldwide, and every time buyers take some time to speak about their hobby: it's a great reward ! When I bought my first hand held (Game Gear), my wife said: sell other things to buy your games ... that's why, few months ago, I finally created my business as a spare time job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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