C64 Power Supplies (110v/60hz version)

Bulk Orders
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I don’t know if it would be of interest to anyone. But I found C64 supplies for ~5.00 USD. I think there is a minimum order with them though. It would probably have to be a group buy.

EDIT: I bit the bullet and contacted the guy. Ill post what comes of it.

The link is:

http://www.73.com/specialist.php?specialist=ted&stock_no=MB392&cat_no=0040S&title=RECOTON%209VAC%2F9VA%20%26%209VAC%2F9VA%20%26%205VDC%2F8.5W%20SET%20TOP%20POWER%20SUPPLY&desc=Recoton%20C-1004,%20DV-512CM.%209VAC%2F9VA%20%26%209VAC%2F9VA%20%26%205VDC%2F8.5W.%20UL.%20Desktop%20type.%203-Prong%20grounded%20type%20AC%20plug%20on%206’%20c%61ble.%206’%20output%20c%61ble%20termin%61ted%20in%20din%20type%20plug.

EDIT by SmashTV: Added to subject to clear up mains voltage confusion.

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i’ll keep my eye on this

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this looks interesting, but it looks like it has 2 9vac sections instead of 1…

also, would it make sense to find a lower power psu?

hmmm time to measure current draw on mb-6582…

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If my memory serves, these are later C64C supplies. I don’t think there are 2 9vac supplies in them. I’ll research it a bit more. Regardless, they would work beautifully with our midiboxen. I need to start a tally to get a pricing. I must state this though, I HAVE NO INTEREST IN HANDLING A GROUP BUY. They want a firm quantity before they set any pricing.

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If my memory serves, these are later C64C supplies. I don’t think there are 2 9vac supplies in them. I’ll research it a bit more.

the description implies two 9vac sections:

RECOTON 9VAC/9VA & 9VAC/9VA & 5VDC/8.5W SET TOP POWER SUPPLY

Regardless, they would work beautifully with our midiboxen.

better not to waste an unused 9vac section.

or do you want to destroy the earth? *whack*

(it’s a joke, stryd, see the *whack*?)

I need to start a tally to get a pricing. I must state this though, I HAVE NO INTEREST IN HANDLING A GROUP BUY. They want a firm quantity before they set any pricing.

i’m confused, why do you need a tally if you have no interest in a group buy?

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Recoton Model C-1004 is a verified C64 supply. 9VAC+5VCD only. I don’t care what they listed, I’m going by other specs. I had one of these on one of my 64’s a long time ago.

And forget the tally. I let my curiosity get the better of me. If someone does decide to do a group buy and the price is good, Id be in for at least 5 myself.

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Since I don’t have a power supply for my MB-6582 yet, I am very interested in this, assuming it is indeed the correct power supply.  I contacted the guy and asked for a quote on 100 of them…

Doug

http://www.analognotes.com/mb808

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I suggest Doug proceed with arranging a bulk order, instead of everyone annoying this guy with quotes for one.

Recoton Model C-1004 is a verified C64 supply. 9VAC+5VCD only.

Even with this recommendation for the C-1004, it’s best to check one before buying a lot. “Terminated in DIN type plug” sounds promising though and if I was in the U.S. I’d buy one to check… unfortunately they are no good to me here in Australia with 240V mains, even after swapping the power plug ;D

Also this link is for a C64 PSU, found it in the “COMPUTERS - COMMODORE PARTS & EQUIPMENT” section:

9VAC/6.7WATT & 5VDC/7.5 WATT SET TOP TRANSFORMER

9VAC/6.7W & 5VDC/7.5W. Commodore 310157-02. UL/CSA. Black set top supply. $5.50 Ea/130, $7.50 Ea/10. 113 in stock CS017  Contact ted, the specialist for this product

http://www.73.com/specialist.php?specialist=ted&stock_no=CS017&cat_no=0222S&title=9VAC%2F6.7WATT%20%26%205VDC%2F7.5%20WATT%20SET%20TOP%20TRANSFORMER&desc=9VAC%2F6.7W%20%26%205VDC%2F7.5W.%20Commodore%20310157-02.%20UL%2FCSA.%20Bl%61ck%20set%20top%20supply.

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this will be interesting if this PS are quite new, mine, all very used, burn the fuse many times, and i’m shure, i’ve not shorts contacts on my board.. 8)

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I’ve gotten the preliminary info back on these power supplies, and I think it will probably be worth doing a bulk order.  I am requesting more info about them - are they individually packaged or in bulk, what will the actual shipping cost be, etc.  I’m also trying to get a sample from them to make sure it’s what we need.

More info when I have it.

Happy holidays,

Doug

http://www.analognotes.com

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OK, I’m still waiting for the final info, but I wanted to let you guys know that I have a sample on the way to make sure it’s the one we need - I should have it next week.  Looks like these things are going to be about $4 each plus whatever shipping will be…

Doug

http://www.analognotes.com

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…Looks like these things are going to be about $4 each plus whatever shipping will be…

coolness, i’ll take 2 if it checks out…

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Put me down for 1 too please, if and when…

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Put me down for 1 too please, if and when…

I don’t think they’ll work in the UK… aren’t you guys on 240 volts?

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I may be in for 2 but we still need the female DIN receptacle that seems to be available only in the c64s so I thought about replacing both male/female connectors with this:

Binder 678 series DIN male plug

Binder 687 series DIN female receptacle

4 contacts are enough, right?

Doug, would you organize a bulk buy for some of this connectors too?, or something less expensive if anyone finds some, this ones will cost about the same as the psu :frowning:

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I was selling the DIN sockets with the first batch of PCBs. I still have a few left.

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good shout Wilba, for some reason I assumed the poster was Europe Based - doh!

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I was selling the DIN sockets with the first batch of PCBs. I still have a few left.

ok, that’s another option ;D

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Alright, the other info I asked for has arrived.  Are you sitting down?  Shipping for 100 supplies is $320!

That means each supply with cost $7.20 plus shipping.  I think I can use Priority Mail, so that will be $8.95, and that will cover shipping for more than one supply.

I’ve set up a wiki page for the bulk order.  If you’re interested in joining this group buy, go to:

http://www.midibox.org/dokuwiki/dougwellington_bulk_orders

Doug

(EDIT: clarifying the shipping cost.)

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Hey Wilba. Should people that didn’t get a MB 6582 pcb on the first run even look at this? I am just wondering if this will still be a needed part in addtion to smash’s base board kit? Or is some kind of power supply going to be included in the kits already?