Cheap Gp2x Power Adaptor

[1101]

OK, so i went to my local electronics store and bought a power adaptor for my 2X, 3V 1.5A etc. But the adaptor is actually for a gameboy, the onlt problem with that is that the positave and negitave terminals are reversed.

So i use my 1337 skillz to "fix" a screwdriver so it can turn the single screw holding the thing together, it isnt a regluar screw or anything. I crack the bitch open and after a quick soldering its all go.

So if you've got a powersupply for a gameboy (I have no idea what version etc specifically) whip out your multimeter and see if its running 3-3.3v.

Also, more specifically the power supply i bought was a digitor "M 9622" from Dick Smiths Electronics (www.dse.com.au) for AU$19.98. Upon opening I fond that the internals were the same as that of the cheaper model where you can switch the output voltage (with a few diffrent voltages 12v being highest and 3v being lowest) so if you wanted one of the more expensive models buy a cheapie and send me the money you save!

I hope this helps someone, remember to check the voltage with a multimeter - i am not responsable if you get hurt, die or turn into a giant foot.

 

[Alpha2]

GP32z says they'll be selling official adaptors soon for 24 bucks. Saves a lot of time and effort if it's true!

 

[Fiendicus_Prime]

Oh, silly me I didn't read the post.

You mean you used a Gameboy adaptor plug (not the PSU itself)?

 

[Dark_TB]

Nope, he said he that the PSU was reversed polarity and he just opened it up to fix it, by soldering...

 

[Paradox]

yeah but what plug will they have? US, european or british?

 

[slygamer]

The one he is referring to is a plugpack (this one) which has an Australian plug on it.

I got the next size up because it was rated at 1.5A continuous, not max.

 

[1101]

well i guess gameboy will have european and american versions, the actual DC plug fits the 2X, probably cheaper then buying an offical in most cases.

 

[subin]

i have been wondering for a while whether i could not just use a plugpack adaptor for the gp2x. is there a special reason why using such an item is a worse idea than using a special power supply?

 

[Alpha2]

yeah but what plug will they have? US, european or british?

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from GP32z

You will be able to purchase the official Gp2x power adapters from us in the coming week at $24.99. It will come with a Foreign plug to US adapter which will allow you to use the power adapter in the United States.

 

[slygamer]

There are a whole heap of us using plugpack power supplies. Just make sure you get a regulated 3V that can supply around 1A. The plug is a 2.3mm/0.75mm (outside/inside) diameter barrel plug with centre negative. For the plugpacks that come with multiple plugs, this will usually be the smallest.