26/01/17 - New update on the project here
I was working on the version 3 of the power adapter for Commodore 64 in the last 2 month, a new model that should correct all of the problem the last versions have.
I had started by replacing the modified sine wave by a pure sine wave, everything was going great but when I started testing the prototype, I realized that a pure sine wave generator was not enought to remove the buzzing noise coming from the common mode filter, to remove completely the noise I needed to have a isolation between the +5V and the 12V (or 15V).
Using 2 isolated voltage is not difficult but it would increase the price significantly, especially if I solder and assemble myself.
I have modified the prototype using 2 power adapter and it work great but the retail price would be too high for me at the moment for this solution, maybe when I start to do SMD assembly.
But when I say too high I compare it to another project I had at the same time for the C64, at the start I wanted to propose a AC power supply to complement the other power adapter but as the price should be really similar, this one will replace it, I had chosen to use a classic 9V transformer and a +5V regulated power supply, it's a complete AC power supply, to replace completely the original power adapter. It will be available in 110V and 230V and (I hope) before 2017.
Retro Game Supply says...
They will be back in stock in 2 or 3 weeks.
On October 17, 2017
John says...
Oh no, they are out stock entirely! I really need one! Please tell me there will be more.
On October 17, 2017
Retro Game Supply says...
The power cord is just a standard 2-prong (figure 8) power cable, the same use on the Playstation ,Dreamcast, …
On August 31, 2017
Ivo says...
Oh, my bad, it seems only the power cords are out of stock. Maybe those are available elsewhere? I couldn’t find one with a cursory search on Amazon.de, though.
On August 31, 2017
Ivo says...
It’s sadly out of stock at the moment. Is there an ETA for when more will be available? I really need one.
On August 31, 2017
Retro Game Supply says...
To David : The product is available since January.
https://en.retrogamesupply.com/products/power-supply-for-commodore-64
On July 18, 2017
David says...
Hi,
I’m looking forward to having this power supply, any update in july 2017? when do you expect to have this product available to buy?
thanks in advance,
David
On July 18, 2017
Retro Game Supply says...
This power supply work on the VIC-20 (7-pin DIN). You can use a C64 PSU on them so you can use mine without problem.
I’m working on a C128 power supply,
On April 28, 2017
tokra says...
Would this also work on the VIC-20 (the version with the DIN-plug of course). Also, would it work on the C128? It would need another plug, but I believe the voltage is the same on the C128, although it can take more power.
On April 28, 2017
Gordon Birse says...
Take my money already
On January 18, 2017