Ray Carlsen releases new power supplies and adapters

[RobertBe]

Good news! In his understated way, Ray Carlsen writes:

> I just finished updating my website to include the new C64 mini PS and some adapters that will eliminate
> the Y configuration on new power supplies that run a C64 and C128.

O.K., here are more details, all found at

http://personalpages.tds.net/~rcarlsen/custom%20ps.html

The mini C64 p.s., priced at $55 plus shipping, is rated 5VDC @ 4 amps and 9VAC @ 1 amp. The very custom M-AM/64/128-2D p.s., priced at $140, powers a C64/128/VIC-20CR and disk drives, or with the flip of a switch, an Amiga 500/600/1200. Now on the webpage, the VIC-20E two-prong p.s., priced at $35, outputs 9VAC @ 3 amps. The C64-to-128 p.s. adapter and the C128-to-64 p.s. adapter are $15 each. (Not pictured is his heavy-duty p.s. for the Amiga CD32.) All of these are in addition to his other C64/128/VIC-20CR and Amiga 500/600/1200 power supplies!

At

http://personalpages.tds.net/~rcarlsen/cables.html

there is another addition/improvement. It is the "Deluxe Box" Computer Saver and PS Tester, priced at $50. Not only does it prevent overvoltages from original CBM power supplies, but it also "allows p.s. testing without being connected to a computer."

Truly,
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group -
http://www.dickestel.com/fcug.htm
Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network -
http://www.portcommodore.com/sccan

[Kakemoms]

Aww.. its unfortunate that shipping to Europe is so expensive. Would have loved some of these for my collection.

[RobertBe]

When I return to Europe in 2020, I can bring some for you.

Depending on where you are,
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group - http://www.dickestel.com/fcug.htm
Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network - http://www.portcommodore.com/sccan

[ral-clan]

It's my understanding that for the VIC-20E (two prong early model VIC), the 9V power supply actually isn't dangerous like on the VIC-20CR or C64. There is no 5V rail to fail and over-voltage. The danger in the 2-prong VIC is actually internal (the regulators), from my understanding. Heat/failure. But generally the early VICs are a little more stable.

So, I'm assuming the Ray Carlsen VIC-20E power supplies for $35 are just a nice replacement for the original, rather than a "must have" like his power savers and "safe" power supplies for the VIC-20CR and 64.

[orion70]

Besides, the european PSUs (made in Poland) are not so bad either.

[Kakemoms]

Well, I did make my own 5V psu for the CR model (no 9V ac since I don’t need it), and if you have an old portable PC, PS3 psu or alike (with 5V) you can do the same.

[Dynamic_Computing]

It is a bummer that this pictures on his website don't link to a way to purchase the power supplies. I suppose we have to just send an email to get the ball rolling?

[mrr19121970]

It is a bummer that this pictures on his website don't link to a way to purchase the power supplies. I suppose we have to just send an email to get the ball rolling?

That is how I did it.

[Doppleganger]

Have you notice how his website hasn't progressed past the 90's? Kinda like mine...

I guess we're both on the scabbed-over edge of technology.

[RobertBe]

There is now a new, attractive, and well-organized front-end to Ray's website. Go to

http://carlsenelectronics.net

Ray has confirmed that he has lowered the prices on his power supplies, and his shipping costs are generally lower.

On the way back home from PaCommEx,
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group
http://www.dickestel.com/fcug.htm

[RobertBe]

With Ray producing many, different Commodore/Amiga power supplies, it's hard to keep up with what's available and what's the pricing for them. You can easily and clearly find them at

http://personalpages.tds.net/~rcarlsen/customps.html

An alternative if the front-end of the site is making you look around too long,
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group - http://www.dickestel.com/fcug.htm
Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network - http://www.portcommodore.com/sccan