Power Pack for MegaCD

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Hi All,

I have a MegaCD (UK/AUS) Megadrive with no powerpack. I'd like to buy a replacement powerpack from an electronics store - what voltages etc do I need to get it going ?

Does the MegaDrive get its power from the megacd or does it need its own power ? Which console does the tv output come from or does that depend on what type of game I'm playing ?

Thanks for your help!

 

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Mega CD output 10V, 850mA

Mega Drive output 9V, 850mA

They both need a power pack

 

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gets the tv signal out of the MegaDrive

 

[Curtis]

Both the MD/MCD offical powerpacks are rated at 10v 1.2 amps.

 

[1111111]

Hi,

Thanks everyone for the help - now my next problem. _No one_ sells 10V power packs. They have 9v and 12v but not 10.

Does anyone know if using 9V or 12V will work ok ? or will it fry my MegaCd ?

Or an electronics place that sells 10V multipacks ?

I'm told that ampage isnt that important and you can just go over if you want, as it only draws the power it needs (1.5A is fine).

Thanks.

 

[Arakon]

9V will do fine.

amperage is extremely important.

while it can be too high and the device will only draw what it needs, a PSU with a too low amperage will overheat and eventually die.

 

[1111111]

Hi,

Thanks - you guys are the best.

I can get a 1.5A multivoltage powerpack so I think I'll use that.

Now to wander off topic a little bit.. I have two other questions,

Since I'm getting a 'multipack', can I use it on my game gear ?

Also I notice these multipacks have 'DCin 90V-260V'. That would cover most countries, does this mean I can use it overseas as long as the plug fits ? That would be handy.

Thanks.

 

[Curtis]

You should be able to use that overseas as long, as you say, the plug fits.

Also that will be fine for the GG. They natively use 9v anyway.

 

[1111111]

Hey,

The gg says 9V 3W on the back - how are Watts and amps related ?

Is 1.5 amps enough for 3W ?

(Sorry guys for all the questions!)

Thanks.

 

[Link Hylia]

basic electronics here.

Watts = Volts x Amps

Volts = Watts/Amps

Amps = Watts/Volts

9v, 3w

Amps = 3w/9v

amps = 1/3 amp = .333 Amps, or 333 mA (millaAmps)

Volts is pressure, Amps is how many electrons move through a single part of the path, and Watts measures total power used.

should be fine. if it can handle 1.5 A, it should be able to handle 2/9ths of it.