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8-bit-dreams
11-30-2011, 08:46 AM
Hi folks. Would just like to ask about the power supply of home computer. Its an Atari 600xl. I dont know much about its technical aspect yet
specially when comes to its voltage requirement. Hope someone can help me run this thing up again.


http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/8126/atari600xlataricontroll.jpg

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/3816/atari600xl.jpg

if you want more photos for reference just visit my BLOG . thanks!

Wookie
11-30-2011, 04:58 PM
It'll use the same PS as the 800xl, 65xe, 130xe, or xegs. From the 8-bit FAQ at: http://www.faqs.org/faqs/atari-8-bit/faq/

5 V DC 1.5 A 7.5 VA Max:varies, 25W 30W 40W Atari#C061982/CA024814
600XL,800XL,65XE,130XE,XE Game System
Four versions, as described by B&C ComputerVisions, see:
http://www.myatari.com/ebay/psxl.jpg
Version #1(upper left), the White Brick, has a white top and dark brown
bottom, 4" X 8" & 2 1/2" high. Version #1 was shipped with early
600XL/800XL computers. Very reliable. Very Rare. 30W rating.

Version #2(lower left), the Black Brick, is same shape and size as Version
#1 but all black, 4" X 8" & 2 1/2" high. Version #2 was shipped with
later 600XL/800XL computers. Very reliable. Very Rare.

Version #3(center top), the Ingot, is solid & all black,
3 1/4" X 5" & 2 1/2" high. It was shipped with most 600XL/800XL and some
65/130XE computers. If this version fails it can damage the computer if
not turned off quickly. Not recommended for unattended operations. If
hum bars are seen on the screen disconnect Version #3 power packs.
40W rating.

Version #4(top right), the Box, is slightly smaller than the Ver #3 at
3" X 4 1/2" & 2 1/2" high. It was shipped with most 130XE computers.
Very reliable. Getting hard to find. We recommend this version for 130XE
and 800XL computers. 25W rating.

Steve W
12-01-2011, 12:52 AM
This is actually useful for me, since I've got a couple of 600XL computers without power supplies (I don't know why I find that particular model that way). I've got a 130XE and an XEGS, so looks like I'm set.

8-bit-dreams
12-02-2011, 03:12 AM
nice sir wookie!

also tried seeking help in other forums and very informative same.