Plan C | Upgrading Commodore 64 Wedge Power Supply @Plan-C | Uploaded October 2017 | Updated October 2024, 1 hour ago.
These are notorious for failing and taking out the computer. This one was showing a higher than optimal output on the 5v line. I opened it up and replaced the 5v regulator with a switching regulator that I have been using on drones without problems for years. I soak test it under load and test for drift and ripple. Made the case safe but easy to open for repairs and further changes. Will probably put a saver in there too just to be sure.
Good luck all.
Inspiration/help for this video:
youtu.be/oxxZgwm8lIs
youtu.be/IIQLL88LcXk
Regulator Used:
MP1584 Adjustable 3A DC DC Step Down Converter EBay.
These are notorious for failing and taking out the computer. This one was showing a higher than optimal output on the 5v line. I opened it up and replaced the 5v regulator with a switching regulator that I have been using on drones without problems for years. I soak test it under load and test for drift and ripple. Made the case safe but easy to open for repairs and further changes. Will probably put a saver in there too just to be sure.
Good luck all.
Inspiration/help for this video:
youtu.be/oxxZgwm8lIs
youtu.be/IIQLL88LcXk
Regulator Used:
MP1584 Adjustable 3A DC DC Step Down Converter EBay.
