bedouin Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 I just scored a Lynx 2 off eBay and am looking at AC adapters for sale. Is it necessary to buy an Atari-branded adapter for the unit, or should I be able to get one from Radio Shack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieAtari Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 You can use any adaptor with the right plug and amperage output. The last is an important point as most common adaptors are too low powered for the Lynx. You need around 1.2 amps or 3.0 watts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedouin Posted April 5, 2006 Author Share Posted April 5, 2006 Should this do the trick? They also have one without the power tip so an appropriate one could be attached. Otherwise I'll buy an official one off of eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieAtari Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Okay, I'm not too hot on electrical conversions, but I reckon 1200Ma is equal to 1.2 amps in which case that adaptor should be okay. There have been other posts on the Lynx forum on this topic including pretty much the same question posted by myself when I bought my first Lynx. It would be worth checking them out for a definitive answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedouin Posted April 6, 2006 Author Share Posted April 6, 2006 I just looked at the power adapter for a microphone mixer I own and noticed it's the exact same adapter, which I bought from Radio Shack before I will need to wait for the actual Lynx to arrive to know if the tip is the correct size though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 I use a Recoton AC adapter set to 9 volts (has variable settings from 3 to 12) & 300mA (a 2-postion switch). It also has multiple male jacks on the other end, useful for a # of devices. I only use it for my Lynx though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedouin Posted April 7, 2006 Author Share Posted April 7, 2006 So is it a big problem if the Lynx is receiving 1200mA instead of 300mA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 Well, I dunno personally- 300 mA is all the higher my adapter goes. I'm assuming you could fry it if you set things wrong. Maybe someone w/ a better knowledge of these things can chime in...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jum Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 The official Lynx adapter has a 9V / 500mA output, if I remember correctly. Any AC adapter that has 9V output with at least 500mA should work. 300mA might also work. You would also have to find the right power connector though (the little plug that plugs into the Lynx power socket). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 Yeah, & that connector fits into the headphone jack too, so be careful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedouin Posted April 12, 2006 Author Share Posted April 12, 2006 Just picked up a 9v 300mA adapter from Radio Shack, along with the correct tip. Works like a charm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwedenLynxer Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 The official Lynx adapters output is 9V / 1A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semicolo Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 I've seen reports saying 9V may be a little too high (especially if the regulation isn't very good and you get above 10V) 7,5V could be a better choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIA_Timbo Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 Just got a Lynx II today It came with a 9V DC 1A plug pack, which works great. It doesn't say if the output voltage is regulated or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumpbucket Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 If the Lynx is rated at 3W, then at 9V it is only pulling 333mA. Now, the official power supply is rated at 3W, which means that the lynx actually probably pulls less current than that. I power mine with a 500mA universal AC adaptor, and its fine. If anyone is really interested, i'll get my multimeter on it and see exactly how much current it draws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIA_Timbo Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 Yep, I'd be interested. That would give me a good idea how long rechargeable batteries will run the Lynx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumpbucket Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 (edited) Well, on the Robotron 2084 titlescreen it was drawing 240mA. I'm guessing if you really stress the hardware (75Hz refresh, play music, have the volume right up), it might draw a bit more, but probably not much. This sounds about right considering the official power supply was rated at 3 Watts. Edited April 30, 2006 by Lumpbucket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIA_Timbo Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Thanks Lumpbucket, appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur McCalmont Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 I just scored a Lynx 2 off eBay and am looking at AC adapters for sale. Is it necessary to buy an Atari-branded adapter for the unit, or should I be able to get one from Radio Shack? An adapter with a 9-volt (7.5-Vdc to 10-Vdc) @ 400mA (500mA for a LYNX 1) will work. It will need a DC power plug with a 3.5mm outside diameter and a 1.3mm inside diameter - center POSITIVE. I've used a lower 300ma output universal adapter while playing a 4-player Warbirds frag fest with my nephew & his friends back in the early 90's and the unit would cut out because the adapter couldn't handle it. You can pick up an original LYNX adapter(s) at the link below: MPJA ONLINE The inside diameter they have listed for it is incorrect. It should be 1.3mm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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