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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. 

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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

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  • 1 month later...

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.

 

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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.

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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:

 

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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

 

 

 

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2 minutes ago, 0078265317 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

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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:

 

image20201011_174426755.thumb.jpg.d55896ef43f9f21f2aeed81b8da29a2d.jpg

 

image20201011_174531788.thumb.jpg.df5397e48d377427e5b86d6d31595ac3.jpg

 

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?

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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 ?

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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.

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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.

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