mikesk8 Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Good evening, Could you please recommend me a good replacement for Atari 800 (non XL) power supply available in Europe? Thank you! Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebiguy Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 I use a RockPower NT 8 9V AC/2100mA for 1050 disk drive which is also 9V AC. I guess 2A is enough for a 800. There are 2 versions: one with UK plug and one with EU plug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+gnusto Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 (edited) <This is wrong, see below. I misread your first post> https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303496813236 Or equivalent, there are youtube videos on how to build one. USB chargers with 2A output are common and all over the place. Edited July 11, 2020 by gnusto Correction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 1 minute ago, gnusto said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303496813236 Or equivalent, there are youtube videos on how to build one. USB chargers with 2A output are common and all over the place. No he needs AC step down transformer not DC buck USB power! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+gnusto Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 (edited) Ok then, read too fast. No reason to get excited. This one maybe? Specs seem right. https://www.poweradaptorsuk.co.uk/3000ma_9v_Mains_AC_AC_Power_Adaptor_p/ta30009ac.htm Edited July 11, 2020 by gnusto Found a better link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+gnusto Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 (edited) And there are equivalent versions for any model - for power specs for the various devices (and computers), look here: http://www.atarimania.com/faq-atari-400-800-xl-xe-what-are-the-power-requirements-for-my-atari-components_59.html Edited July 11, 2020 by gnusto 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Spancho Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 I bought recently two RockPower Power Supply NT 20 EU 9V AC 4000mA for my 800 and floppy drives. These are used for music instruments and you should find them in such stores. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesk8 Posted July 12, 2020 Author Share Posted July 12, 2020 Thank you all for fast replies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesk8 Posted July 16, 2020 Author Share Posted July 16, 2020 On 7/11/2020 at 12:36 PM, Spancho said: I bought recently two RockPower Power Supply NT 20 EU 9V AC 4000mA for my 800 and floppy drives. These are used for music instruments and you should find them in such stores. Hi, Did you replace the plug by yourself or put a converter plug? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesk8 Posted July 16, 2020 Author Share Posted July 16, 2020 On 7/10/2020 at 11:27 PM, ebiguy said: I use a RockPower NT 8 9V AC/2100mA for 1050 disk drive which is also 9V AC. I guess 2A is enough for a 800. There are 2 versions: one with UK plug and one with EU plug. I have found NT 21 with similar spec; not sure why it’s more expensive than NT 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Spancho Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 4 hours ago, mikesk8 said: Hi, Did you replace the plug by yourself or put a converter plug? I replaced the plug myself. I actually cut the cable off from a dead Atari power supply. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebiguy Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 4 hours ago, mikesk8 said: I have found NT 21 with similar spec; not sure why it’s more expensive than NT 8 I hope you did not buy the NT 21 right away because the part that plugs into the 800/810/1050 is too large. The NT 21 is 2.5 mm and the NT 8 is 2.1 mm. I don't think the NT 21 will work (or the connection will be loose). You need the NT 8 not the NT 21. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesk8 Posted July 16, 2020 Author Share Posted July 16, 2020 3 minutes ago, ebiguy said: I hope you did not buy the NT 21 right away because the part that plugs into the 800/810/1050 is too large. The NT 21 is 2.5 mm and the NT 8 is 2.1 mm. I don't think the NT 21 will work (or the connection will be loose). You need the NT 8 not the NT 21. Thanks a lot for your info! I was just planning to buy it as thought Atari needs 2.5mm NT 8 then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesk8 Posted July 21, 2020 Author Share Posted July 21, 2020 (edited) Rockpower NT 8 seems discontinued (several shops confirmed). I also checked the forum and there is a contradictory information regarding Atari 800 plug size 5.5x2.1mm vs 5.5x2.5mm - do you know which one in the end is the optional/original size? Edited July 21, 2020 by mikesk8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesk8 Posted July 22, 2020 Author Share Posted July 22, 2020 Has anybody successfully been using Rockpower NT 21 (https://m.thomann.de/intl/rockpower_power_supply_adapter_nt_21_eu.htm?i11l=en_GB%3ANL.EUR%3AEUR&o=1&search=1595417615) with Atari 800 without plug change? Thanks for help! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+skr Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 We had some discussion in the ABBUC forums there -> http://www.abbuc.de/community/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=9240&hilit=netzteil+9v and there -> http://www.abbuc.de/community/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=9430&start=20 Don´t be shy and ask our specialst Erhard aka Floppydoc about this. Go to the Who is who (-> http://www.abbuc.de/abbuc/whoiswho) and click on "Kontaktformular" under the Text "Reparaturservice Floppies, XEP80" to reach out to him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesk8 Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 After a lot of feedback/emails/searches I have ended up with RockPower NT 21 Power Supply (9V AC/2100 mA 5.5 x 2.5mm), and it works great (including the plug). I have been looking for NT 8 everywhere in Europe, but its discontinued (confirmed by few dealers + distributor). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebiguy Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 10 hours ago, mikesk8 said: it works great (including the plug) Happy to know it. Now we know that we can buy these NT 21 if needed. Thank you for the feedback. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santoscork Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 On 8/3/2020 at 9:35 PM, mikesk8 said: After a lot of feedback/emails/searches I have ended up with RockPower NT 21 Power Supply (9V AC/2100 mA 5.5 x 2.5mm), and it works great (including the plug). I have been looking for NT 8 everywhere in Europe, but its discontinued (confirmed by few dealers + distributor). Hi, just to be absolutely sure. This is for an Atari 800 computer correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesk8 Posted July 19, 2021 Author Share Posted July 19, 2021 12 minutes ago, santoscork said: Hi, just to be absolutely sure. This is for an Atari 800 computer correct? Yes, I have been using it with my 800 for last year; works great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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