Question about Turbo Grafx 16 & CD PSU's

[Achika]

I'm wondering if I can use the same power supply from the Turbo Grafx 16 on the CD unit when playing them together?

If not, can someone get me ALL the power rating numbers listed on the back of both supplies so I can start the long hunt for a suitable replacement.

[Sylentwulf]

http://tzd.com/

Replacement everything turbografx. I imagine you'll be able to get the specs just by looking at the products on that site as well. GL!

[Kid Fenris]

GameFaqs (http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/turbo16/game/22687.html) has a Turbo system guide that gives the power ratings for all of the consoles' AC adaptors. Here's an excerpt from the FAQ by John Yu:


B: AC Adaptor Ratings:
----------------------

DUO:
Input: 120V AC 60HZ 16W
Output: 10V DC 1000mA
Center plug is positive, the outer is negative.

Turbo Express:
Input: 120V AC 60HZ 13W
Output: 7V DC 700mA
Center plug is positive, the outer is negative.

TG-16:
Model: HES-ACA-01
Input: 120V AC 60HZ 15W
Output: 10.5V DC 730mA
Center plug is negative, the outer is positive.

TG+CD:
Model: HES-ACA-02
Input: 120V AC 60HZ 24W
Output: 11V DC 1.53A (1530 mA)
Center plug is negative, the outer is positive.

Model: HES-ACA-03
Input: 120V AC 60HZ 28W
Output: 11V DC 1.53A (1530 mA)
Center plug is negative, the outer is positive.

Note: When buying replacement adaptors other than these recommended
by the manufacturer, the general rule is:
- Match the generic AC adaptor's DC voltage equal or as
close as possible to the manufacturer's adaptor.
- Make sure the generic adaptor's current rating (mA/A) is
equal or higher than the manufacturer's adaptor.
- Make sure the polarity matches!

[Achika]

Thanks to you both! I've tried TZD, but unfortunately they have long since sold out of the CD psu's.

So any predictions of what would happen if I used a 12V psu rated at 1500mA?

[Sylentwulf]

I would THINK that would be ok, the biggest thing to check is the Center plug is negative, the outer is positive. If it's backwards, there is a good chance you'll fry the whole thing. As long as that is right, I **THINK** the worst thing that will happen is it won't work.

[Kid Fenris]

Achi, you might want to ask around the message boards at this site (http://pcenginefx.com/main/), since it's "the most expansive NEC resource."

[maxlords]

Or ask here:

http://pub79.ezboard.com/fturbografxnetworkfrm1

These guys know EVERYTHING about the Turbografx :)