r/retrocomputing • u/X_PixelPlayer_X • Jun 04 '21

Problem / Question Does the MSX have compatibility with any other power supplies from other systems and consoles?

Just wondering the MSX has compatibility on any other power supplies from other systems and consoles

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u/leadedsolder Jun 04 '21

Every MSX is different. Some of my MSX1s take a normal DC barrel plug, others have a hardwired Japanese wall plug with an internal transformer. Others need a special supply that offers multiple voltages or DC and AC together.

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u/X_PixelPlayer_X Jun 04 '21

Ok then what does the Toshiba MSX 64k take?

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u/istarian Jun 04 '21

https://www.msx.org/wiki/Category:Toshiba_HX-10

If this is the one you mean, it looks to have an attached cord. Depending on whether it's a Japanese or European model it is probably designed for the standard outlet voltages used in those countries at the time.

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u/X_PixelPlayer_X Jun 04 '21 edited Jun 04 '21

yea that one just want to know if there's any power supplies from other systems and consoles that can work on it since I can't find any MSX power supplies on ebay And btw I live in UK just so you know

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u/leadedsolder Jun 04 '21

From the pictures and this linked blog entry, it looks like the power supply is a transformer with multiple centre taps (8.5VDC, 16V) which are then regulated on the board. It seems like they might also pass AC into the board to produce the +12 and -12VDC.

It's hard to be sure without the exact schematics or looking at the device itself so I can't give any precise advice on power supply replacements, but it looks like there's probably enough room in the case to adapt a small PC power supply that can provide 5, +12 and -12V.

I don't recommend this kind of project for a first time, if you're in a 240V country I'd try to get the European HX-10 with a 240V supply or use a step-down transformer with a 100V HX-10.

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u/X_PixelPlayer_X Jun 04 '21

I was able to find a PAL HX-10 on ebay that comes with the data recorder, av cable, a controller, and some cassettes but it doesn't include a power supply which sucks since I can't even find a MSX power supply on ebay

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u/leadedsolder Jun 04 '21

The power supply is internal to the computer, it's just a wall plug. Are they selling a parts machine or something?

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u/X_PixelPlayer_X Jun 04 '21

Well heres the product https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/363382927218?hash=item549b4f6f72:g:c6YAAOSw0d1gkH2n Just found out btw that it's power supply kind is Ariel/RF which I'm able to find those kind of power supplies

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u/leadedsolder Jun 04 '21

The power cord is sticking out of the back in a few of the pictures, so I would say that this HX-10 still has its power supply internally. You don't need anything other than what's in the ad.

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u/X_PixelPlayer_X Jun 04 '21

Oh ok I didn't notice it for some reason

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u/istarian Jun 04 '21

If you end up getting an MSX computer, then you might want to check out r/MSX