Kaypro II Power Supply Ratings

[k6whp]

>> I do not mind savaging the existing Molex connector and replacing the connectors with spade lugs
Another option is to make up a cable to connect to the existing Molex connector and crimp spade lugs on that to connect to the new power supply.

Actually, that is a terrific idea! although it robs one of the option of "organizing" that nasty wiring harness in place of the rat's nest it was/is when it came from Solana Beach!

Thanks! I'll give it some thought!

 

[k6whp]

>> I do not mind savaging the existing Molex connector and replacing the connectors with spade lugs
Another option is to make up a cable to connect to the existing Molex connector and crimp spade lugs on that to connect to the new power supply.

I guess my previous response didn't get applied. Yours is a good idea, however my interest in maintaining the authentic appearance of this beast is second to being able to get back to the land of the living. There's a history with this machine involving my tracking down the problems to the PS:

https://forum.vcfed.org/index.php?threads/the-tale-of-the-good-kaypro-and-the-bad-kaypro.1238494/

The old PS was pulled and -- surprise! -- it turned out to be an old 60-0205-02 Kaypro II PS. It exhibited low +12VDC output (+4.5VDC at the last test) and, for the life of me, I could not find a suitable load on either/both the +12VDC and the +5VDC to make it fire and emit a stable voltage. Admittedly, I am no SMPS wizard and have little or no love for them to begin with.

It is hoped that the T-120B will solve the problem. Otherwise I'll part the unit out to any takers.

 

[k6whp]

I guess my previous response didn't get applied. Yours is a good idea, however my interest in maintaining the authentic appearance of this beast is second to being able to get back to the land of the living. There's a history with this machine involving my tracking down the problems to the PS:

https://forum.vcfed.org/index.php?threads/the-tale-of-the-good-kaypro-and-the-bad-kaypro.1238494/

The old PS was pulled and -- surprise! -- it turned out to be an old 60-0205-02 Kaypro II PS. It exhibited low +12VDC output (+4.5VDC at the last test) and, for the life of me, I could not find a suitable load on either/both the +12VDC and the +5VDC to make it fire and emit a stable voltage. Admittedly, I am no SMPS wizard and have little or no love for them to begin with.

It is hoped that the T-120B will solve the problem. Otherwise I'll part the unit out to any takers.

*sigh*

I give up. Sorry for the dual response! The latency and caching on this site are a mystery to me.