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maxxfarras
Joined: 18 Oct 2007 Posts: 13 Location: Hermosillo, Mexico
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Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 1:54 am Post subject: I need some information to avoid damage to the sms pro.... |
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Hi again,
I have some questions:
How can I be sure that the usb port output from my pc is 5 volts?
Some friends told me that depends, can be 5 volts to 12 volts , depends of the device which is connected to the usb port. Im very confused about this. Maybe I must use a voltimeter But I have no idea which pines I must check...
Also Im using my sega genesis AC adaptor with my sega master system
for play original sms games without problems, but somebody knows if can
do that with the sms pro without problems?
(sorry about my english) :s
Thanks before hand
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rbudrick
Joined: 26 Mar 2004 Posts: 373
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Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 4:53 pm Post subject: |
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A USB port is either 5 or 3.3 volts, but it is 5 volts almost all of the time.
-Rob |
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maxxfarras
Joined: 18 Oct 2007 Posts: 13 Location: Hermosillo, Mexico
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Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 2:55 am Post subject: |
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Thank you very much for the reply Rob, so could be that only oldest pcs use more than 5 volts for the usb output? (my pc is not so old)
So, someone can help me with my sega master system question?
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MrCheese
Joined: 07 Sep 2007 Posts: 103
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Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 4:15 pm Post subject: |
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You could always use a powered hub. I always conenct my programmers / carts via a powered hub. |
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maxxfarras
Joined: 18 Oct 2007 Posts: 13 Location: Hermosillo, Mexico
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Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 6:44 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for your reply and sorry about my ignorance Mr chesse, Im newbie with this stuff, how could I conect the programs/cards with a powered hub or where can I find this kind of information?
Thans for your help |
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MrCheese
Joined: 07 Sep 2007 Posts: 103
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Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 11:19 am Post subject: |
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This is a powered hub:
http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Peripherals/USB+Products/4+Port+USB+Hub+-+Powered?productId=22173
Plug that into the mains from its own PSU. Plug it into a usb port on your PC. Plug your usb cable for the flashcart into the hub.
Most computer shops / online stores will sell them. Just make sure it is a powered (meaning it has a PSU that you plug in) hub, not a non powered hub, which draws power from the PC motherboard. |
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maxxfarras
Joined: 18 Oct 2007 Posts: 13 Location: Hermosillo, Mexico
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Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 9:53 pm Post subject: |
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Thans a lot! I will check it! |
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kyuusaku
Joined: 26 Jul 2003 Posts: 941 Location: .ma.us
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Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2007 2:23 pm Post subject: |
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If you or someone you know has access to a voltmeter/multimeter, that's all you need. |
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rbudrick
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Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2007 9:52 pm Post subject: |
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I wouldn't worry about the voltage. If it is underpowered, it won't do damage, but your PC probably has 5 volt ports.
I'm not sure I understand your ac adapter question. Are you asking if you can use the Genesis AC adapter on the SMS Pro cart interface?
-Rob |
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maxxfarras
Joined: 18 Oct 2007 Posts: 13 Location: Hermosillo, Mexico
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Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2007 5:28 pm Post subject: |
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Well Rob my english is not good so I will try to explain
Actually Im plug my AC sega genesis adaptor in my sega master system. I think they are compatibles.( I dont asked If I can use the genesis AC adaptor on the sms pro cart interface).
So my question is: Could be damage if plug the sms pro cart in my master system cartridge slot using the genesis adaptor plugged in my sega master system?
Thank a lot for your reply |
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kyuusaku
Joined: 26 Jul 2003 Posts: 941 Location: .ma.us
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Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2007 6:29 pm Post subject: |
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No, it will be fine. |
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maxxfarras
Joined: 18 Oct 2007 Posts: 13 Location: Hermosillo, Mexico
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Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 10:59 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks guys all worked perfectly!, woowww!! |
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