Atari 5200 voltage input limits?

[vintagegamecrazy]

OK so I have an extra Atari 5200 console that I'm really trying to find a cheap power supply for locally so I don't have to pay shipping costs (want to sell it without dumping too much cash into getting it completely working). It is the two port system and I know that it generally takes a 9v 1.95 amp supply, a FAQ in DP's archives said that the original 12v supply from the four port will work fine and that the system's regulators will handle it. I saw a power supply that was 13v 4 amps at Goodwill today, is that too much voltage for the system or can I squeeze buy with that one? Would be nice, I didn't buy it yet just in case it is too much for the system and since it was $6.99.

Any advice?

[APE992]

http://www.atariage.com/5200/faq.html?SystemID=5200

These guys seem to think it takes 11.5v. I wouldn't risk putting in more than you can confirm to be safe unless the 5200 has a voltage regulator inside that can handle more than 11.5v. The 7805 regulator seen in a lot of electronics only takes up to about 12v, slightly more if you want to push things.

[FABombjoy]

7805s typically can take up to 35V input. The limiting factor would be heat management and the limits on components pre-regulator, like filter caps.

9-13V should be a safe range. The tricky part is finding a supply with the correctly sized connector.

[vintagegamecrazy]

I'll probably try to pick up that supply then. I'm not worried about the connector as I can solder a replacement onto it for next to no effort at all.

Thanks for the advice.

[FABombjoy]

I'm not worried about the connector as I can solder a replacement onto it for next to no effort at all.

Perfect! I run my systems on all kinds of frankensupplys so you're in decent company