Just got a used SFC. I used a new Tomee 3 in 1 NES/SNES/Genesis adaptor with it, as I'd read that any model 1 Genesis adaptor should work, and this advertised itself on the box as exactly that. The SFC's power LED turned on briefly, then went out, and wouldn't turn on again. I do have a second SFC I could test with, but obviously I don't want to muck with that atm.
The adaptor:
Input: AC 110V 60Hz
Output: DC 9V 680mA
I'm not electronics-savvy enough to know if I've damaged the console, or if the problem is simply that the mA is just too low. Or if it's not a power issue at all, and I just got a lemon of a system or adaptor.
Did I fry my Super Famicom?
Re: Did I fry my Super Famicom?
Those adapters are total garbage. Your SFC is probably fine, I wouldn't be surprised if the ac adapter blew immediately. You want one of these https://www.digikey.com/en/products/det ... -R/3094978
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plus c'est la même chose,
The more that things change,
The more they stay the same.- RUSH- Circumstances
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Re: Did I fry my Super Famicom?
Yeah, don't buy things from Tomee.
Your SFC would've done the LED thing even if the PSU didn't work at all just from the remaining charge in the capacitors.
Buy a quality new PSU. Keep in mind many/most modern SMPS have noise on the output that the SFC can't filter out. This will result in video glitches. You can always use a matching linear PSU. IIRC the Mega Drive ones have the right specs.
Your SFC would've done the LED thing even if the PSU didn't work at all just from the remaining charge in the capacitors.
Buy a quality new PSU. Keep in mind many/most modern SMPS have noise on the output that the SFC can't filter out. This will result in video glitches. You can always use a matching linear PSU. IIRC the Mega Drive ones have the right specs.
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Sengoku Strider
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Re: Did I fry my Super Famicom?
Thanks guys. I bought it at the local mom & pop who I like to support, but lesson learned there. I've gone ahead and ordered the Digikey.
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Re: Did I fry my Super Famicom?
If it doesn't power on chances are you just blew the fuse near the voltage regulator. It is an easy fix if you have any soldering experience. Those fuses are very iffy and can pop even from Electro Static Discharge. I popped one of mine touching the metal shielding without pushing the power switch to drain the capacitors before.
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Sengoku Strider
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Re: Did I fry my Super Famicom?
The only soldering experience I have is from grade 9 electricity class. It's been a while. But if I'm gonna do this retro thing, I should learn.ChuChu Flamingo wrote:If it doesn't power on chances are you just blew the fuse near the voltage regulator. It is an easy fix if you have any soldering experience. Those fuses are very iffy and can pop even from Electro Static Discharge. I popped one of mine touching the metal shielding without pushing the power switch to drain the capacitors before.