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Thanks for all the suggestions guys. Ya, I really just want something that's small without all the exposed lines (Pet reasons). I guess I should try to find a unit with terminal covers or something. It's too bad most power supplies are really large.

If one were to use a Pico power supply for a PC, I assume you need special adaptors or wiring to get it to work?
 
You could use an ATX breakout board to make life easier. It's a little PCB you connect your ATX to which provides a power switch and breakouts for various voltages. Would make it simple to connect to a HAS.

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I wouldn't trust that 5V terminal to not cause considerable voltage drop. The first problem I found on my el cheapo Supergun was ~ 0.5V drop because of a cheap connector.

Using three 18 AWG copper cables directly to the jamma connector I reduced the voltage drop to ~0.03V. I hope to reduce it even more using a KEL connector.
 
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i answered to MP for order 3 days ago....no return so i assume that i made an error so i answered again it.
 
@nonosto

You don't need to solder.

The power supply you linked to will be fine. RGB provides a power cable with the HAS, you simply connect one end to the HAS via a plug, and the other end will have fork terminals which will insert into the terminal block of your arcade PSU, and are secured by using a screwdriver to screw the terminals down tight thus clamping the wires in place.

Simple version: Just buy the power supply, nothing else is needed.

I assume you have knowledge of connecting the arcade power supply to mains power? If not, please be careful and ask for help if needed.
 
Frank_fjs said:
I assume you have knowledge of connecting the arcade power supply to mains power? If not, please be careful and ask for help if needed.
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I highly recommend you double/triple check the terminal wiring before powering on the unit/supply.
I made the mistake of wiring a HAS incorrectly once, feeding 12v into the 5v line WILL destroy the HAS in 0.1 seconds.
 
jassin000 said:
Frank_fjs said:
I assume you have knowledge of connecting the arcade power supply to mains power? If not, please be careful and ask for help if needed.
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I highly recommend you double/triple check the terminal wiring before powering on the unit/supply.I made the mistake of wiring a HAS incorrectly once, feeding 12v into the 5v line WILL destroy the HAS in 0.1 seconds.
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Ouch. Did you have a game board connected too or just the HAS?
 
Game board too, but that was totally unaffected/still worked fine.
Seems the HAS absorbed the excess voltage at its own peril/destruction.

Some horror shots (yes that IC actually burst into flames momentarily)...
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Even when removed/desoldered look what it did to the PCB underneath...
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THX All.
Frank_fjs said:
I assume you have knowledge of connecting the arcade power supply to mains power? If not, please be careful and ask for help if needed.
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I dont have any knowledge about it....if you have a tutotiral for it please.
I know you must use a PC power cable and cut it for solder fork.
 
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