RE: C-64 joystick port, pin 7

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Date: 2003-06-19 23:49:35

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On Thu, 19 Jun 2003 jbevren@starbase.globalpc.net wrote:

> > The +5V on the joystick port is connected to the 5V on the external power
> > supply.  This is fused at 5A, so I don't think I would short it to ground.
> 
> you repeat 5A.  What sort of power supply do you have?  I remember my stock
> psu having a modest 2-3 amps.

Original Commodore power supply.

> > The 9V AC is fused at 3A in the external power supply.
> 
> Not all PSUs have this 3A fuse inside them.  My repairable one from
> grapevine didnt, and I dont believe the brock psu (my 2-3amp 5v unit I have
> in mind) did.

I always assume Commodore equipment, unless otherwise specified.




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