CD32 and C64 power supplies

[ajlwalker]

Hi all.

I just lost out on a auction for a CD32 (unit only) so this question is pretty much academic.  I'd still like to know though.

Can anyone here tell me if it's possible to use a C64 power supply on a CD32.

Somehow I seem to remember this was possible.  I've never owned a CD32 though, so I've never had the opportunity to test this theory.

Thanks!

[amiga1260]

No, it isn't possible, because the C64 power unit is to weak. I had tried that a few months ago.

You could try to find a connector of an CD32 PSU and convert an AT PSU to work with your CD32.

[Jope]

Whaat?

The C-64's PSU is definitely not suitable!

The CD32 expects +5 and +12VDC, the C-64's brick gives +5VDC and 9VAC.

IIRC the 1541-II/1581 PSU is compatible, but be sure to measure the voltages with a multimeter first so that you're sure they're on the correct pins.. Don't just go plugging it in.

[ajlwalker]

Thanks for your help folks!