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Wondermega Question
Hi guys;
I recently bought a SEGA-brand Wondermega. It came without any AC adapter. The only info I could find on the system itself is that it's needing 9,5V but what's with ampere ?
I've been digging through the web and found quite a few people with very different, contradicting opinions on what's recommend. I've read that it would work with a Genesis 2 AC adapter (10V / 0,8A) but I am sure that the guy had an X'EYE (or maybe the Japanese Wondermega Model 2) in mind. Others claimed that it would need 1,2 - 1,5A. As you can imagine I am pretty confused and I don't want to damage the system by randomly trying out some AC adapters.
Does anyone actually know the exact values that I should look for when buying a multi AC adapter ?
Thanks in advance,
-Chris
I recently bought a SEGA-brand Wondermega. It came without any AC adapter. The only info I could find on the system itself is that it's needing 9,5V but what's with ampere ?
I've been digging through the web and found quite a few people with very different, contradicting opinions on what's recommend. I've read that it would work with a Genesis 2 AC adapter (10V / 0,8A) but I am sure that the guy had an X'EYE (or maybe the Japanese Wondermega Model 2) in mind. Others claimed that it would need 1,2 - 1,5A. As you can imagine I am pretty confused and I don't want to damage the system by randomly trying out some AC adapters.
Does anyone actually know the exact values that I should look for when buying a multi AC adapter ?
Thanks in advance,
-Chris
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Ask any electrician, they will tell you. Voltage and polarity is your danger!
For example, USB gives you 500mA to work with. Each device only takes what it needs. Like, a USB sound device may only need 200mA, it takes just that, so you have 300mA available left, and that can be left unused.
Bringing up my past life of hoaxing was uncalled for, and insulting (because it's a year ago, and I'm STILL trying to get my name back!). I'd never tell you something that would obviously danger your console.
For example, USB gives you 500mA to work with. Each device only takes what it needs. Like, a USB sound device may only need 200mA, it takes just that, so you have 300mA available left, and that can be left unused.
Bringing up my past life of hoaxing was uncalled for, and insulting (because it's a year ago, and I'm STILL trying to get my name back!). I'd never tell you something that would obviously danger your console.
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Thanks but I don't have any information except that it needs 9,5V (and the polarity).
- What would happen if I provide not enough Ampere ? Nothing ? - I really don't want to damage the unit.
- What would happen if I provide not enough Ampere ? Nothing ? - I really don't want to damage the unit.
Well, I basically just wondered why someone like you is tolerated around here... - I guess for me it's actually kinda dissapointing to see you posting here.evildragon wrote:Bringing up my past life of hoaxing was uncalled for, and insulting (because it's a year ago, and I'm STILL trying to get my name back!).
That's good to know but there wasn't any direct connection between these two remarks.evildragon wrote:I'd never tell you something that would obviously danger your console.
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ED is right, thing takes as many amps as it needs.
since everything has 7805 inside, you can use a brick with 8 to 18V and probably 1...2Amps are enough.
since everything has 7805 inside, you can use a brick with 8 to 18V and probably 1...2Amps are enough.
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European SEGA AC bricks can output up to 4A... but they get pretty hot then (but plastic won't get soft)...
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Thanks a lot for your answers, guys. I will try and see if I can get it to work - I got the odd feeling my unit is broken.
So far I tested it only with a SMD model 2 AC adapter which doesn't provide enough ampere... 850mA if I remember correctly but I need at least 1500 - 2000.,
Anyway, If I understand you guys correctly it should at least have powered on...
I've been told I could use parts of the North-American CDX to fix it. Anyone got any experience with that ?
- until then you can see some nice pictures of the unit here:
http://www.segagagadomain.com/hardware-mega/wonder1.htm
http://www.uk.playright.dk/raretitel.php?id=14481
http://www.sega-universe.de/?article=48 ... Wondermega
So far I tested it only with a SMD model 2 AC adapter which doesn't provide enough ampere... 850mA if I remember correctly but I need at least 1500 - 2000.,
Anyway, If I understand you guys correctly it should at least have powered on...
I've been told I could use parts of the North-American CDX to fix it. Anyone got any experience with that ?
Alright, you can expect a few pics in Januarytinctu wrote:@Christuserloeser please post here some nice pics of Wondermega
- until then you can see some nice pictures of the unit here:
http://www.segagagadomain.com/hardware-mega/wonder1.htm
http://www.uk.playright.dk/raretitel.php?id=14481
http://www.sega-universe.de/?article=48 ... Wondermega
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Early SEGA MD AC-DC adaptors was true 10V/1,2A. That is mean, when we load it by 1,2A, it give us at least 10V. But when it not loaded, it can give 17V-20V (17 typically). If you have an 16V capacitor at input - it can be blow. Now, SEGA MD gets all-in-one chips and console needs approximate 10V/0,8A (or even less Amps). And now SEGA MD AC-DC adaptors is more weakness, than was before.