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blahblahblah
02-23-2006, 01:35 PM
I just got a busted ps2..I think the power supply is crap...I saw that its just a converter anyways..So how do I wire it up to run on 12 volts? I did a google and just found a bunch of links to a page that dosent work http://www.asdffdsa.net/projects/ps2.htm
Sabz5150
02-23-2006, 05:58 PM
Find pinouts for the PS2 power supply first. Then you can figure out how to wire it for 12 volts.
A18A
02-23-2006, 06:11 PM
you can just use the slimline ps2 cant u? i think that runs from 12v DC
blahblahblah
02-23-2006, 10:25 PM
I cant find the pinout...Theres 4 little prongs..Not sure witch ones what tho...

the slims have the power supply on the end if the plug I think...Most people just cut them off and wire it to a switch 12 volt
LiTtLe xOx BitT
02-24-2006, 05:10 AM
Just use a power converter, it hooks up to a 12v source and has a regular outlet on it so you can plug things like ps2 in. I would suggest that you have a good power supply (high power battery, new alt, capacitor) if you have all those things you should have no problem running a ps2 plus any other accessories (audio system, lights, ect.) But thats just my opinion.
Sabz5150
02-24-2006, 08:46 AM
I cant find the pinout...Theres 4 little prongs..Not sure witch ones what tho...
the slims have the power supply on the end if the plug I think...Most people just cut them off and wire it to a switch 12 volt

Don't do that.

The slimline PS2 requires DC 8V. Pushing 12V through it will probably cause all the magic smoke to escape.

A power inverter is a good idea, but the more powerful ones have a bit of a negative effect on your battery, especially if you play for long times without the car running. However if you don't play it that much, then I'd go for it.
onliLX-i
02-24-2006, 09:06 AM
If it is 8 volts for the slimline you could use a resistor to lessen the current. Have to research the draw to figure out the propper resistor.
blahblahblah
02-24-2006, 04:56 PM
hummm..I dont have a slim.and an inverter would be pointless with a busted PS2...The power board/supply is fucked...I was just going to by-pass it and give it the 12 volts it makes.......