Subj : Re: Powering up 28s and 64s that have been in storage for at least a de
To : Kenzo
From : Clocky
Date : Wed May 11 2022 02:49 pm
On 6/05/2022 12:07 pm, Kenzo wrote:
> On Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 11:18:58 PM UTC-7, Clocky wrote:
>> On 29/04/2022 1:44 am, Kenzo wrote:
>>> I am bringing out of storage - not counting the actual computers - probably 5 large boxes of Commodore 128 and 64 hardware accessories, software, books. Collected mostly from the Bay over the past 20 years.
>>>
>>> For the 128 and 64 computers, should I power them up with low voltage on a variac for a while before giving them the full 120v? The idea being to perhaps give the old caps a better chance of surviving powerup after long storage?
>>>
>>> Or would low voltage give the power supplies and internals problems?
>>>
>>> I will have a dim bulb tester in series also in case their are any serious problems with the units.
>>>
>>> thanks,
>>> LT
>>>
>> Neh, just don't just a genuine C64 brick of death or at least use a
>> power saver. If you're determined to use an original brick do measure
>> voltages first, they are notorious for failing and taking out the computer.
> I did have an aftermarket power supply, with cables attached to either power 128 or a 64. The first 128 I tried powered up no problems and composite video screen looks very sharp. I will try GEOS 128, and the 512k memory cartridge, and GEOS 128 soon.
And then I will try installing the 128 Superchip roms I have. Not to mention boxes of other software and cartridges. I knew there was a reason I retired! And a VIC 20 is what started me on my interest in programming, resulting ultimately in a 20 year
database programming career. So Commodore has a special place in my heart!
>
Cool! There are many facebook groups for retro computers generally and
of course a lot of Commodore specific ones. If you're not on facebook
consider joining up as there is a lot more traffic than there is here.
