Dragon's Lair Fans - Arcade Lifestyle
General Chat => Technical Area => Topic started by: Wurstkopp on January 25, 2015, 09:33:54 PM
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I want to wire a Robotron to 220v but I don't get how to do it. Could anybody tell me what I should do?
The number on the transformer reads 5610-09658-00.
Here are some pictures:
(http://picload.org/image/cidlaiw/1.jpg)
(http://picload.org/image/cidlawo/2.jpg)
(http://picload.org/image/cidlawp/3.jpg)
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Whats on the other side ?
http://www.robotron-2084.co.uk/manuals/robotron/robotron_upright_drawing_set_apr_82.pdf
Page 26 may help ;)
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On the other side are some outputs that are going to a 15 pin connector. I already checked the manual but to be honest I just don't get it. ::) :oops:
(http://picload.org/image/cidlodp/4.jpg)
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Reading "Note 3" i understand that you need a jumper wire.
I think its something simular as the jumper wire used in Atari games to switch the input voltage.
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I've searched the pictures from my Robotron but there's none with the transformer. I can take a look this evening if mine has the same setup.
You have the US version or EU?
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Uh............its on 115 Vac now.......I don't think its the Euro version Thorsten ;);););)
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Like Hawkeye ;D said, it's the US version. It would be very nice, Luigi. :)
PS: thanks Etienne, I'll have another look when I'm at the gameroom again. :)
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I was thinking the same but wanted to be sure.
My Robotron was hacked bitd but maybe the transformer was and is still the same....will take pictures :)
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hit quote instead of modify...someone please delete
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If i look at the schematics, you need to remove the current jumper wires, and make a new jumper wire;
(Note 3; "Only the one shown with a dashed line is connected for 220 V.A.C. operation.")
remove Jumper wires that bridge connections 2 & 6 and connections 4 & 5 on the 12 pin connector.
Install a Jumper wire to bridge connections 2 & 5 on this plug
that will connect transformer connections 3 to 5
Then you need to change the fuse and varistor. (note #1 & #2)
Also it might be worth to investigate note #5 because the voltage is no longer 220 Volts since many years but 230 Volts.
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I LOVE this forum! Thanksalot, mate! :)
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As you can see there is a different psu + it was hacked and running a switcher. I've been too lazy to replace it BITD :oops:
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Shame on you, but thanks anyways. ;D
I think thanks to Etienne I can figure it out myself now. :)
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Is there a known replacement for the 5017-09063 varistor? The only source I could find is a pinball parts shop, but it's out of stock there.
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i dont know about that, but i know you can test it by removing the varistor.
if you fire it up connected, this will happen ;D
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7035/6620337749_7df81cb872_b_d.jpg) (https://www.dragonslairfans.com/smfor/index.php?topic=1843.msg37661#msg37661)
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;D
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Varistors are common any electronic store will have these. Just ask for one the protects your 220v entry. The specs will be Metal Oxide Varistor 275volt 140Joule. About 2 euro.... Or look at any old peace of junk electronic at the local waste dump :P... Also open on sundays :wink:
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Great, will do so!! :) :)