Act Labs PSU spec

Could someone please tell me the spec of the power supply I need to use for the Serial version of the Act Labs Force RS Wheel? Does the USB cartridge also need a mains power supply, or does it get its power from the USB port? Thanks, Steve.

It has a power brick. The USB version comes with a USB connector and a serial 9-pin connector. SLG Steve Loft <[email hidden]> wrote:

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>Could someone please tell me the spec of the power supply I need to use >for the Serial version of the Act Labs Force RS Wheel? > >Does the USB cartridge also need a mains power supply, or does it get >its power from the USB port? > >Thanks, >Steve.

(All spelling errors are intentional and are there to show new and improved ways of spelling old words. Grammatical errors are due to too many English classes/teachers)

In article <[email hidden]>, [email hidden] says... > It has a power brick. Ah, yes, I know, but what I'd like to know is: What voltage, what amp requirement, and is the inner or outer connector the positive? Steve

My power supply is 230v-50hz uk spec output 21v 900ma centre poll + outer rim negative model d57-21-900 Regards Bob "Steve Loft" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:MPG.15a160cdee298d6b989688@flyboat...

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> In article <[email hidden]>, [email hidden] > says... > > It has a power brick. > > Ah, yes, I know, but what I'd like to know is: What voltage, what amp > requirement, and is the inner or outer connector the positive? > > Steve

In article <ua1Jgdb$AHA.200@cpmsnbbsa09>, bob- [email hidden] says... > My power supply is 230v-50hz uk spec output 21v 900ma centre poll + outer > rim negative model d57-21-900 Thanks, Bob. Looks a bit unusual. I think I'll have to wait until I see my son again and remember to pick up the power supply this time! Steve

Hello, Lucky...I just happen to have a power supply unit sitting on my desk. Not that I am playing games at work....it was just there...I don't know how it got there. :) Both the serial and USB/serial cartridges require an external power supply. The USB spec doesn't provide anywhere near enough "juice" to power our hefty motor. :) The power supply in North America is: Input: AC~120V 60 Hz 24.5W Output: DC 21V 900mA Raymond ACT LABS www.act-labs.com On Mon, 25 Jun 2001 08:31:08 +0100, Steve Loft <[email hidden]> wrote:

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>Could someone please tell me the spec of the power supply I need to use >for the Serial version of the Act Labs Force RS Wheel? > >Does the USB cartridge also need a mains power supply, or does it get >its power from the USB port? > >Thanks, >Steve.

In article <[email hidden]>, raymond@act- labs.com says... > > The power supply in North America is: > Input: AC~120V 60 Hz 24.5W > Output: DC 21V 900mA Oh - I must have missed you reply, thanks for that. I've retrieved the PSU from my son now anyway :) Unfortunately, as I have Windows 2000 and a serial Force RS, it seems I'm out of luck without paying $88 (including tax and shipping to the UK) for a USB upgrade. -- Steve

Then would not a change to Win98 be cheaper? maybe not. SLG Steve Loft <[email hidden]> wrote:

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>In article <[email hidden]>, raymond@act- >labs.com says... >> >> The power supply in North America is: >> Input: AC~120V 60 Hz 24.5W >> Output: DC 21V 900mA > >Oh - I must have missed you reply, thanks for that. I've retrieved the >PSU from my son now anyway :) > >Unfortunately, as I have Windows 2000 and a serial Force RS, it seems >I'm out of luck without paying $88 (including tax and shipping to the >UK) for a USB upgrade. >-- >Steve

(All spelling errors are intentional and are there to show new and improved ways of spelling old words. Grammatical errors are due to too many English classes/teachers)

In article <[email hidden]>, [email hidden] says... > Then would not a change to Win98 be cheaper? maybe not. I already have Windows 98, I much prefer 2000. I'm thinking of dual booting though. I'm also thinking of buying a different wheel. -- Steve