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Stop using the Atari 'Ingot' power supply, Seriously!

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In this episode we explore various Atari 8-bit power supplies including both 9-Volt AC and 5-Volt DC units and how to test your power supply. We also tear into and reveal the innards of the dreaded "Ingot" and discuss why you should never, ever, use it. (Spoiler Alert: it will fry your computer.)
Power Supplies Discussed:
  • CO17945
  • CO61982
  • CO70042-01
  • CO70042-011
  • CO70045
  • Mean Well GS18A05-P1J
  • USB Power Adapter to Atari
          - Apple iPad USB Power Adapter
          - Anker PowerPort 2 Model A2141

Power Supplies for Atari Computers:
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1200XL
  • 600XL
  • 800XL
  • 65XE
  • 130XE
  • 800XE
  • XEGS (Game System)

Equipment Used:
  • Radio Shack Digital Multimeter Cat. No. 22-168A
  • Pros Kit 900-0015 Helping Hands Soldering Aid
  • Atari XL/XE PSU Power Supply Tester Model PSUATAXTESTR by Keelog

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