Steve Mynott Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 I was looking at the old 800XL earlier and it stuck me that despite all the modern upgrades it still had the huge clunker of a brick power supply! (actually this was pointed out by the sniggering Other Half) Is there a modern replacement maybe with an on/off switch on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nysavant Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 You can use a USB power supply with a mod to fit the 800XL power connector. There's a few available on the internet and they work fine. Cost is around £15. You don't get an on/off switch, so would need to use the one on the back of the computer still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+orpheuswaking Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 17 hours ago, Steve Mynott said: I was looking at the old 800XL earlier and it stuck me that despite all the modern upgrades it still had the huge clunker of a brick power supply! (actually this was pointed out by the sniggering Other Half) Is there a modern replacement maybe with an on/off switch on it? Atari Giant has what you need https://atarigiant.com/online-shop/ols/products/atari-800xl600xl-13065xe-power-switch-saver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratwell Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 There's no on/off switch on this one but it's a good option: Poland: https://lotharek.pl/productdetail.php?id=176 UK: https://retrolemon.co.uk/home/52-pwr3-atari-8-bit-hq-power-supply.html US: https://www.8bitclassics.com/product/advanced-atari-xl-xe-power-supply/ Mean Well GS18A05-P1J with the addition of a DIN7 plug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Mynott Posted April 23, 2021 Author Share Posted April 23, 2021 Thanks for the replies. I guess people are using these without issue and there is no risk of blowing the old workhorse up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+orpheuswaking Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 2 hours ago, Steve Mynott said: Thanks for the replies. I guess people are using these without issue and there is no risk of blowing the old workhorse up? I've used most of these with no issues. The one I linked at Atari Giant has the on/off switch you were looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gryfon Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 (edited) 21 hours ago, ratwell said: There's no on/off switch on this one but it's a good option: Poland: https://lotharek.pl/productdetail.php?id=176 UK: https://retrolemon.co.uk/home/52-pwr3-atari-8-bit-hq-power-supply.html US: https://www.8bitclassics.com/product/advanced-atari-xl-xe-power-supply/ Mean Well GS18A05-P1J with the addition of a DIN7 plug: I bought one of these 2-3 weeks ago from RetroLemon - I have an 800XL with U1MB, StereoPokey, UAV and a SIDE3 and it so far it works perfectly (retrolemon.co.uk since you asked for UK sources). Edited April 23, 2021 by Gryfon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratwell Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 For those building their own, the Mean Well PS has been discontinued: https://www.meanwell-web.com/en-gb/ac-dc-industrial-desktop-adaptor-with-3-pin-iec320-gs18a05--p1j https://www.meanwell-web.com/content/files/pdfs/productPdfs/MW/GS18A/GS18A-spec.pdf Luckily it’s just been replaced by a newer model: https://www.meanwell-web.com/en-gb/ac-dc-industrial-desktop-adaptor-output-5vdc-at-3a-gst18a05--p1j https://www.meanwell-web.com/content/files/pdfs/productPdfs/MW/GST18A/GST18A-spec.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashjazzcat Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 On 4/22/2021 at 1:47 PM, orpheuswaking said: Atari Giant has what you need https://atarigiant.com/online-shop/ols/products/atari-800xl600xl-13065xe-power-switch-saver Lol. "Power switch is IMPOSSIBLE to replace". 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almerian Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 2 hours ago, ratwell said: Luckily it’s just been replaced by a newer model: https://www.meanwell-web.com/en-gb/ac-dc-industrial-desktop-adaptor-output-5vdc-at-3a-gst18a05--p1j https://www.meanwell-web.com/content/files/pdfs/productPdfs/MW/GST18A/GST18A-spec.pdf The new one is a bit of a mixed bag. Specs say more ripple & noise and lower no load power consumption/higher energy efficiency level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 34 minutes ago, flashjazzcat said: Lol. "Power switch is IMPOSSIBLE to replace". If only there was a way to desolder a pesky 3 pins. Damn man - a little birdy told me if you completely socket a 130XE there's 682 pins. That's what - 227.33333333333333333333333333333% impossible! I bet I could do it though, in less time than the Kessel run - I'll do it in 11.5 Parsecs and you can bet I'll shoot first 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzspeed Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 7 hours ago, Stephen said: If only there was a way to desolder a pesky 3 pins. Damn man - a little birdy told me if you completely socket a 130XE there's 682 pins. That's what - 227.33333333333333333333333333333% impossible! I bet I could do it though, in less time than the Kessel run - I'll do it in 11.5 Parsecs and you can bet I'll shoot first Stephen, you get out the Dodge and I'll get the Speed 3 out.. Hang on...I've gotta finish the engine and actually put it in the car first. Somehing considerably harder than three pesky pins. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildstar87 Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 I have this one here, plugs straight into my 1088XEL, and I have an adapter to plug into the XLs I have as well. I haven't had any issues with it. https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/cui-inc/SWI10-5-N-P5/6618696 I got a nice DIN plug as well. https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/REAN-Neutrik/NYS322G?qs=R5cXQUTKuHVRlIuS%2F4493Q%3D%3D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzspeed Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 I made my PSU cable. An old USB printer cable + 6 pin DIN = Done. Just make sure to check the polarity on the power lines coming off the USB cable, the first one I chopped up had the polarity of the power wires reversed. Find a decent quality 2.5A USB power adaptor and you're done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashjazzcat Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 11 hours ago, Stephen said: If only there was a way to desolder a pesky 3 pins. And they appear to offer a repair service, although presumably not for power switches. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StickJock Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 12 hours ago, Stephen said: If only there was a way to desolder a pesky 3 pins. Damn man - a little birdy told me if you completely socket a 130XE there's 682 pins. That's what - 227.33333333333333333333333333333% impossible! I bet I could do it though, in less time than the Kessel run - I'll do it in 11.5 Parsecs and you can bet I'll shoot first Pedantic math alert! ? I think you mean 227.33333333333333333333333333333 times more impossible. 227.33333333333333333333333333333 percent more impossible would be only 6.82 pins. Which reminds me, if you've done six impossible things this morning, why not round it off with breakfast at Milliways, the restaurant at the end of the universe? Math! ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+orpheuswaking Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 14 hours ago, flashjazzcat said: Lol. "Power switch is IMPOSSIBLE to replace". I was just posting what the OP was asking for... I agree that is a little bit of hyperbole LOL (Personally replaced at least three power switched on a8 machines myself) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+x=usr(1536) Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 "Cram a penny in it!" "Penny'll start a fire." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marauder666 Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 I use Cisco or Liteon branded PE-1170-1SA1 5V 3A PSUs for Atari 8 bits. Pick them up on ebay for under £10 delivered, solder a DIN plug on, and its done. Good quality, and not a huge brick, but still feel substantial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashjazzcat Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 (edited) What a coincidence. I recently made up three Atari PSUs from those exact same LiteOn/Cisco power supplies for a couple of UK customers. Edited April 24, 2021 by flashjazzcat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dely Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 On 4/22/2021 at 7:32 PM, ratwell said: UK: https://retrolemon.co.uk/home/52-pwr3-atari-8-bit-hq-power-supply.html I have been using one for a year with a heavily equipped Atari (U1MB, IDE Plus / SIDE3, VBXE, IOBoard). No problems at all. Highly recommended! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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