MAMEWorld Forums - The Loony Bin - Re: Ordering an Adapter from Japan

> > If you are just looking for something to power it, I use a universal kit from Radio
> > Shack 273-1662 for some stuff, you can adjust the power and connectors.
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> > I think Amazon Japan won't export games, I read that somewhere, so maybe it's
> > anything in the gaming category. Don't know.
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> I'm pretty sure I have one of those somewhere. If not -I can definitely get one.
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> Would I still have to use a converter to step down the voltage from 120V to 100V?
> Or since it's 'adapting' to DC -then maybe that wouldn't matter? [/stupid questions]
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> I still haven't seen any specs on what that "forbidden" adapter would output. 9
> volts, 12? I'm presuming being able to read Japanese would help in this situation.
> Not sure if I should worry about Amps and all that. Maybe it won't matter either.

If you can simplify what you are trying to do I can help. I'm not following exactly what you are trying to accomplish...hard to follow with the links

If you are looking to get that game-pad running, you are on the right track with the AV cable. The power is going to be a bit tricky due to the whole "not knowing the voltage" thing. Do NOT worry about stepping down from 110 to 100. Doesn't matter. Just pick up a radio shack converter like smit said. Make sure it has 3.3/5/9/12. Start with 3.3 v and step your way up till it works. Don't hang out on lower voltages for too long if it does not work, you don't want to brown-out any cheaply designed circuitry. Keep the converter at 1000-2000mA.

I'm betting it'll be a 5v source, but 12v is the next guess.