posted by MottZilla on Dec 4, 2008:
Like Calpis said, why not get a US style surge/power strip? Plug it into your step-down and you have many outlets at 110v or 100v or whatever.
Also, the prongs on the US adapters are plenty sturdy unless you bought some cheap 3rd party power adapter.
The SFC needs an adapter outputting 10 volts DC, at 850ma. I believe the polarity is center negative tip.
100V stepdown mess solution?
100V stepdown mess solution?
posted by ZueriHB on Dec 4, 2008:
I have one (1) official SFC Power Supply, I just didn't want to use two powerbricks for one console, but it seems not to be really possible.
That 3rd party thing is a general power supply with switchable voltages and ground/phase connection.
For my NTSC-Cube, I bought me a used PAL to use it's power brick (works like a charm) but I still would like replacements for my Super Famicom, AV Famicom and FDS. Also one of my old EU-AC Adaptors for my NES is brocken, it only works under special bendy conditions, but it's kinda hard to get 9V AC here.
For Import Consoles, the Stepdown Converter babu posted would be interessting, now where to get a US power distributor.
I have one (1) official SFC Power Supply, I just didn't want to use two powerbricks for one console, but it seems not to be really possible.
That 3rd party thing is a general power supply with switchable voltages and ground/phase connection.
For my NTSC-Cube, I bought me a used PAL to use it's power brick (works like a charm) but I still would like replacements for my Super Famicom, AV Famicom and FDS. Also one of my old EU-AC Adaptors for my NES is brocken, it only works under special bendy conditions, but it's kinda hard to get 9V AC here.
For Import Consoles, the Stepdown Converter babu posted would be interessting, now where to get a US power distributor.
100V stepdown mess solution?
posted by MottZilla on Dec 4, 2008:
You can use Direct Current on the NES without a problem. You don't need AC. That's what I've heard atleast.
You can use Direct Current on the NES without a problem. You don't need AC. That's what I've heard atleast.
100V stepdown mess solution?
posted by retro on Dec 4, 2008:
If you're going to use a strip, get a switched one. A cheaper (lower rated) step-down won't thank you if you accidentally turn on too many devices at once! OK, most consoles won't be a problem, but it is better to be safe. Not only that, but it is a waste of electricity as the adapters DO draw current without the system being on (hence why you shouldn't leave chargers plugged in).
If you're going to use a strip, get a switched one. A cheaper (lower rated) step-down won't thank you if you accidentally turn on too many devices at once! OK, most consoles won't be a problem, but it is better to be safe. Not only that, but it is a waste of electricity as the adapters DO draw current without the system being on (hence why you shouldn't leave chargers plugged in).
100V stepdown mess solution?
posted by TmEE on Dec 4, 2008:
I've got a 1KW autotransformer which I stole from a dead copying machine... I added multiple outlets to it and voila
you could even run power tools from it and you still have enough power for other stuff :3
For systems with internal power supplies I either find a suitable EU replacement or if its just a transformer, I'll replace it with some 220 to 12V one which I have a ton...
I've got a 1KW autotransformer which I stole from a dead copying machine... I added multiple outlets to it and voila
you could even run power tools from it and you still have enough power for other stuff :3For systems with internal power supplies I either find a suitable EU replacement or if its just a transformer, I'll replace it with some 220 to 12V one which I have a ton...
100V stepdown mess solution?
posted by ZueriHB on Dec 4, 2008:
It works, but you'll get a humming noise on your sound output. So I'll use AC in any means possible.
WindowsKiller said:
Not tried myself, but I would state that as well. The original PSU is AC because the AC-DC converter is inside the console, not inside the PSU. So feeding it with DC must work, too.
100V stepdown mess solution?
posted by ave on Dec 4, 2008:
Some other question from my side: If I wanted to use a PAL console in the US, how much would a "step-up" transformator set me back? I suppose they're not as cheap as a simple stepdown-converter in Europe as its a more complicated process to make 220V out of 110V - or is it not?
Some other question from my side: If I wanted to use a PAL console in the US, how much would a "step-up" transformator set me back? I suppose they're not as cheap as a simple stepdown-converter in Europe as its a more complicated process to make 220V out of 110V - or is it not?
100V stepdown mess solution?
posted by ZueriHB on Dec 5, 2008:
You could theoretically just swap the ends of the plugs and sockets, and it'll work in the other direction. (That's the wonder of AC <-> AC conversion).
If the console is somewhat new and has an external powerbrick, wich are the same on the console side worldwide (N64, Cube, Wii, X360) just try to get an official power-brick from the manufacturer, should set you back about max. US30.-
You could theoretically just swap the ends of the plugs and sockets, and it'll work in the other direction. (That's the wonder of AC <-> AC conversion).
If the console is somewhat new and has an external powerbrick, wich are the same on the console side worldwide (N64, Cube, Wii, X360) just try to get an official power-brick from the manufacturer, should set you back about max. US30.-
100V stepdown mess solution?
posted by Christuserloeser on Dec 20, 2008:
For Dreamcast you can simply switch the internal PSU from an European model into your US/JP model.
- I also got a question though: Are Japanese and US power sockets and currancy compatible with each other ? Can you Americans use a Japanese machine with your outlets ?
For Dreamcast you can simply switch the internal PSU from an European model into your US/JP model.
- I also got a question though: Are Japanese and US power sockets and currancy compatible with each other ? Can you Americans use a Japanese machine with your outlets ?
100V stepdown mess solution?
posted by Jamtex on Dec 20, 2008:
The US and Japanese are basically the same, Japan uses 100V and america 120V but the small difference makes no difference for most things. The plugs are basically the same, although American plugs sometimes have one pin larger so it has polarity and can only be plugged in one way and these may not fit into Japanese plug sockets. American plugs may also having an earthing pin and these will not fit into a Japanese socket.
Japanese plugs can fit into american sockets though, although consoles like the Playstation 3 which has a plug with an earthing lead, you can replace this with a standard earthed IEC (PC) cable.
The US and Japanese are basically the same, Japan uses 100V and america 120V but the small difference makes no difference for most things. The plugs are basically the same, although American plugs sometimes have one pin larger so it has polarity and can only be plugged in one way and these may not fit into Japanese plug sockets. American plugs may also having an earthing pin and these will not fit into a Japanese socket.
Japanese plugs can fit into american sockets though, although consoles like the Playstation 3 which has a plug with an earthing lead, you can replace this with a standard earthed IEC (PC) cable.