RGB Super CD Rom 2?

[BlueBMW]

The voltage isn't as critical really.  I think factory is 10v, but 9v - 12v should work fine.  It all gets down regulated inside the unit anyways.  The key is amperage.  I want to say 1000mA would be the minimum you could get by with.  1200mA would probably be better if available.

As far as the tip.  The universal tip is "Q" from radio shack.  And it needs to be set to center positve.  I think the dimensions were 6.3mm OD and 3.0mm ID.

[pdiggitydogg]

That's weird... To switch from center negative on the main console, to center positive on an accessory.
I can't seem to find any ends that match up, other than the adaptaplug stuff at RadioShack...so I guess I'm in the market for a CD to pce jumper...

[BlueBMW]

I thought retrogamecave or someone made some reproduction jumper plugs for the super cdrom2.   Someone made some... Just cant remember who.

I think they just wanted to use the same power supply as the Duo systems.

[Necromancer]

You can get one from gamedoctorhk on ebay, but I can't vouch for the quality and $13.50 shipped seems kinda spendy for lil cable.

[schweaty]

looking right at my OEM adapter and it says 12V 1000ma center positive.  i have had to repair it a couple of times too.  the barrel is an awkward size.

[pdiggitydogg]

I really appreciate the double check on the center pin.  Not that I distrust info...it just seems weird.  I had not thought of them just matching the Duo and using current stocked adapters.

I was looking at just getting the jumper from gamedoctorHK.  It is kind of a steep price, but if I bundle it with their cap kit (just in case) it wont feel so bad...I guess...
I read a lot of people just using the Japanese adapters, but I can't get on board with that easily.

[thesteve]

the jumper is only an option really, as you can supply the PCE from its supply

[pdiggitydogg]

I guess I never thought of that...

[pdiggitydogg]

Well I got some parts in and have the SCDR2 up and running - played some Rondo today (first time - it was great!)
But I've decided I can't live with using 2 ac adapters.  This isn't a Sega CD...

I have tried a bunch of different adapters that I have, throughout the house, and none fit the jumper adapter jack.  I even thought to try the Express/GT adapter...but nope, that's too small.
It's a weird size, in between the SCDR2/Duo main jack and the PCE jack.

[Keith Courage]

Are you talking about the dongle that goes from the super cd rom to the pc engine? If so I can make you one.

[pdiggitydogg]

The small jumper cable, yeah. Thanks, but I can make one I just need to know the size to look for. I already have the PCE barrel end and some cable.
If you don't have a size, maybe a part number at a place like parts express or digikey? If neither, I can schlep it to Radio Shack and try to figure it out from their adaptaplug set...but that sounds like tedious work!

[Keith Courage]

The smaller size is the same for a DUO-R I believe. It is either 1.5mm or 1.7mm. I don't remember which for sure. Maybe someone else can chime in. It is slightly smaller than the plug on a DUO-R

[pdiggitydogg]

Aha! Duo r...
I found: Connector inner diameter is 1.7mm
Connector outer diameter is 4.75mm
Center +
Thank you!

[pdiggitydogg]

NOPE! That isn't the right size either.
The PsOne uses the same barrel as the duo r and that plug doesn't fit either.
At this point I'm thinking I'm SOL and will have to spend $15 on this from HK
Keith, if you can guarantee 101% you have the right adapter end, will you just sell me that?

[pdiggitydogg]

For those interested, I found a barrel that fits - hacked off the adapter for a vtech telephone. Bye bye Sega cd-esque power adapter problems!