JVC Xeye X-eye "compatible" power supply/pack/brick - Apple StyleWriter!

[ianoid]

I had an Xeye recently without the power supply. Having read that it's hazardous to use a Genesis power supply with the Xeye, I was hoping to find a compatible power supply. Unfortunately, finding one with both the plug and the specs is very tough. What I did discover in digging around my Goodwill Computer Depot was that there is a power supply that has identical specs, but a different plug style, than the Xeye.

Apple's StyleWriter Power Adapter model M8010 (for use with model M8000) has these specs, which match the Xeye:
Input 120V 25W 60Hz Output 9.5V 1.5A.

It is a large beige power supply if you are looking for one in the thrift store bins. I have not spliced the proper plug onto it yet, but it should not be a very big project, even for an electronics luddite such as myself. I would love to hear some input about this finding.

[Oldskool]

Yup that adapter is known to have the same specs. I think if you soldered the cord from a model 2 onto that ac adapter it should work as long as the polarity is the same too.

[FABombjoy]

I also stock new CDX replacement plugs (http://console5.com/store/parts/dc-power-jacks/sega-genesis-2-3-nomad-cdx-power-connector.html) (shameless plug... shameless replacement plug?)

I routinely raid local surplus bins for good power supplies and make my own. Some of them (CDX, Turbo Duo, etc.) are just too hard / expensive to find otherwise, unless you've gotta have the original for collection purposes.

You can also run a CDX as low as 7.5v. I've got a test mule CDX that chugs along happily on some random Canon-branded 7.5v / 2A supply.

[ianoid]

Is it hard to get the cable into that little jack? I was assuming I'd need to cut the cable and splice the wires together? Does it require an soldering iron? I think a youtube video is in short order.

[FABombjoy]

Here's a decent, albeit more complex example made by sumguy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9CpkyKPR_8

I could put a pictorial guide together for ya, but in a nutshell:

1: Cut old plug off
2: Take new plug, unscrew the halves and slide the black cover over the wires
3: Strip the wires, tin slightly with solder
4: Hook the wires into position, solder to plug
5: Fold the strain relief tabs over the wire
6: Slide the black cover back up & screw onto plug body
7: Test and done!

I can do a Youtube video too, but it'll take some time to set up the lighting, boom mic, write a script, call a caterer, etc. :D

[ianoid]

See, I'm so clueless I didn't even know you could unscrew those connectors to attach the wires. Thanks for the tutorial. Once I get my soldering iron out of storage and get a workbench space I'll have to do this. In the meantime, maybe I'll buy one of those connectors from you.

Thanks!

ian