I've got a question about power supplies for the NES.
I got a NES-101 Toploader and I've noticed it runs a bit hot using the standard NES Power Supply.
I know the NES-001 and 101 both are robust systems that are use a Power Supply that outputs AC but I've also heard you can use a power supply that outputs DC as well.
Regarding that, I have a variable power supply where I can adjust the power supply to any number of settings and change the polarity.
So I have three questions.
1. Is it completely safe to use something that outputs DC 9v on either model NES? Does this put any extra strain on the system?
2. If I use a power supply that gives 9v DC, what polarity should I use? I've read that if a system expects AC input, any polarity DC will work. Is this true?
3. The NES is rated to run at 9v. To reduce excess energy loss to heat, could I use a power supply that provides 7.5v and expect results? What is the lowest I could go to power an NES?
I got a NES-101 Toploader and I've noticed it runs a bit hot using the standard NES Power Supply.
I know the NES-001 and 101 both are robust systems that are use a Power Supply that outputs AC but I've also heard you can use a power supply that outputs DC as well.
Regarding that, I have a variable power supply where I can adjust the power supply to any number of settings and change the polarity.
So I have three questions.
1. Is it completely safe to use something that outputs DC 9v on either model NES? Does this put any extra strain on the system?
2. If I use a power supply that gives 9v DC, what polarity should I use? I've read that if a system expects AC input, any polarity DC will work. Is this true?
3. The NES is rated to run at 9v. To reduce excess energy loss to heat, could I use a power supply that provides 7.5v and expect results? What is the lowest I could go to power an NES?