Dc 3v Port Dosn't Work

[Zorn]

my DC 3v port dosn't work on my gp. i think... because there is no
official one. so i'm using the DC 3v with 250 mA from my gameboy pocket and i tested some others. but i can't use them with my gp.
is the port defect?
maybe someone can poste here what kind of adapter he is using(mAh, ...)

 

[Dozer]

The polarity needs to be inversed for the gp32 plug. Buy a plug from a hardware shop that lets you switch the polarity.

 

[Azure]

Yeah, the gameboy ones use positive polarity, while the GP32 uses negative polarity.

 

[trooper]

Don`t quote me on this, But also afaik 300mA is the minimum ampage you can use on the GP32, It does sayon the back of the unit "Adapter input 3v 300mA".

Trooper

 

[Horscht]

i think it says in the instruction Booklet, it has to be 250mA

 

[Azure]

Mine's 300 and it works fine.

 

[triksR4rabits]

Don`t quote me on this, But also afaik 300mA is the minimum ampage you can use on the GP32, It does sayon the back of the unit "Adapter input 3v 300mA".

sorry... couldn't resist

 

[Squidge]

GP32 is a centre-negative power supply connector, and requires 300ma or more. Doesn't matter if you go over, but going under may overheat your PSU or activate it's over-current protection.

 

[cozmic]

I've had some problems with a 250ma one.

When the GP wuz clocked @166mhz, it somtimes reboots.

Obviously because of power shortage.

 

[Azure]

Does it only reboot when you use the AC adapter?

 

[Crocomire]

i made a polarity inverter for mine

 

[Zorn]

Can i just cut the plug of my gameboy Adapter and then i have to put it
on it again but in the other way!??? LIKE THATooooooooooooooooooo
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or is that stupitd?? i don't know
PLEASE: don't look at the O's i had to make them because the picture would be
destroyed.

 

[mattmagoo]

well, ure ASCII pic didnt turn out well, but yes, I think that'll work

im sure rcx21000 said that months ago

 

[Zorn]

ok i will try it

 

[benjaminblasius@web.de]

just buy a 3v/300 mA adapter for 5eur at mediamarkt or conrad.de

 

[Squidge]

You can align drawings without using spacers as follows:

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See ?

Just use the "code" tag. Eg.

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[generalnmx]

Just to note, you can have any amount of amps in your DC adapters and batteries, just as long as it is 250ma or higher. I have been using a 900ma car adapter for about 2 years now without problems. The GP32 will just draw whatever power it needs.

 

[Zorn]

have it always to be DC or can i also be AC or so? i think my gameboy
adabter is a AC adapter

 

[Crocomire]

i think u'll find that it draws AC, and converts it into DC

 

[generalnmx]

Heh sorry, AC/DC adapter. The current from an outlet is usually AC (Alternating Current) while your GP32 needs DC (Direct Current). Most electronics need DC power, so they will use an AC/DC adapter (hence why it's called an ADAPTer).