Replacement cable?

[PcBeExpensive]

Im in a bit of a pickle here, I have a Thrustmaster T150 Pro that I want to use but I have seem to lose the power cable for it, I can't find a replacement located in AU that will come reasonably fast (3-5 working days). I can't get a pic of the power thingy right now but will try to get it done soon. This is the power cable I need but this one is on US ebay and does not ship to Australia!
Any help would be great appreciated! 

[BlueChinchillaEatingDorito]

17 minutes ago, PcBeExpensive said:

Im in a bit of a pickle here, I have a Thrustmaster T150 Pro that I want to use but I have seem to lose the power cable for it, I can't find a replacement located in AU that will come reasonably fast (3-5 working days). I can't get a pic of the power thingy right now but will try to get it done soon. This is the power cable I need but this one is on US ebay and does not ship to Australia!
Any help would be great appreciated! 

That looks like a generic DC power adapter that would fit a variety of different products including CD players, ethernet switches, label markers, etc. So they're easy to find replacements on Amazon. The only issue is getting the voltage right. The voltage the wheel needs should be labeled on the device itself. 

 

Doing some quick research, you should be looking for a 24V 2A one.

 

[PcBeExpensive]

8 minutes ago, BlueChinchillaEatingDorito said:

That looks like a generic DC power adapter that would fit a variety of different products including CD players, ethernet switches, label markers, etc. So they're easy to find replacements on Amazon. The only issue is getting the voltage right. The voltage the wheel needs should be labeled on the device itself. 

 

Doing some quick research, you should be looking for a 24V 2A one.

 

Thank you so much for the info!

[PcBeExpensive]

22 minutes ago, BlueChinchillaEatingDorito said:

That looks like a generic DC power adapter that would fit a variety of different products including CD players, ethernet switches, label markers, etc. So they're easy to find replacements on Amazon. The only issue is getting the voltage right. The voltage the wheel needs should be labeled on the device itself. 

 

Doing some quick research, you should be looking for a 24V 2A one.

 

https://www.jaycar.com.au/24vdc-2-5a-65w-switchmode-mains-adaptor-with-7-changeable-plugs/p/MP3562?utm_campaign=redirect&utm_source=MP3562r&utm_medium=web
Would this work then?

[ki8aras]

2 minutes ago, PcBeExpensive said:

https://www.jaycar.com.au/24vdc-2-5a-65w-switchmode-mains-adaptor-with-7-changeable-plugs/p/MP3562?utm_campaign=redirect&utm_source=MP3562r&utm_medium=web
Would this work then?

probably yeah, but be aware that if you zoom into the image that you provided you can see that the adapter says 3A, so this one may not be strong enough

[PcBeExpensive]

4 minutes ago, ki8aras said:

probably yeah, but be aware that if you zoom into the image that you provided you can see that the adapter says 3A, so this one may not be strong enough

I thought i needed a 24v 2A adapter?

[PcBeExpensive]

Isnt 3a faster than 2a? Also the listing does say 2.5A

[ki8aras]

4 minutes ago, PcBeExpensive said:

I thought i needed a 24v 2A adapter?

i just read what the picture said, im pretty sure @BlueChinchillaEatingDorito did more research than i did and you should go with their guess

[PcBeExpensive]

32 minutes ago, ki8aras said:

i just read what the picture said, im pretty sure @BlueChinchillaEatingDorito did more research than i did and you should go with their guess

I mean, from what I read 3 amps is more powerful than 2 amps. My question then is can I use a more powerful unit?

[ki8aras]

2 minutes ago, PcBeExpensive said:

I mean, from what I read 3 amps is more powerful than 2 amps. My question then is can I use a more powerful unit?

oh yea you can use a bigger one, just not a smaller one

[AI_Must_Di3]

Woah hold on guys, the Input, from the wall, is 100 -240 volts 0.3 amps, NOT 3 amps. Big difference there. It outputs to the wheel 12 volts and 500mA which is milliamps which is half a amp. This thing is using about the same power as computer fans. This will work for what you want and is a universal multi use switchable brick.

https://www.amazon.com/Trisonic-Way-Universal-Plug-Adaptor/dp/B001MV50T2?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A21BPBZLULQKBT

[PcBeExpensive]

24 minutes ago, AI_Must_Di3 said:

Woah hold on guys, the Input, from the wall, is 100 -240 volts 0.3 amps, NOT 3 amps. Big difference there. It outputs to the wheel 12 volts and 500mA which is milliamps which is half a amp. This thing is using about the same power as computer fans. This will work for what you want and is a universal multi use switchable brick.

https://www.amazon.com/Trisonic-Way-Universal-Plug-Adaptor/dp/B001MV50T2?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A21BPBZLULQKBT

This first of all is US amazon, I don't want to buy off amazon since everything takes like 2 weeks to arrive. How is a force feedback racing wheel using the same amount of power as a computer fan?

[PcBeExpensive]

39 minutes ago, ki8aras said:

oh yea you can use a bigger one, just not a smaller one

wait so it would work without breaking the wheel? Or damaging it or something. What happens to that extra power then?

[AI_Must_Di3]

1 minute ago, PcBeExpensive said:

This first of all is US amazon, I don't want to buy off amazon since everything takes like 2 weeks to arrive. How is a force feedback racing wheel using the same amount of power as a computer fan?

First of all, nobodys saying you have to use anything, its a example of the proper thing to get. I dont care who you buy it from. The easy answer to your second question is because the job its doing doesnt need a lot of power and the way the pcb is constructed to use the power.

[PcBeExpensive]

28 minutes ago, AI_Must_Di3 said:

First of all, nobodys saying you have to use anything, its a example of the proper thing to get. I dont care who you buy it from. The easy answer to your second question is because the job its doing doesnt need a lot of power and the way the pcb is constructed to use the power.

yeah but surely the motor in the wheel is bigger and draws more power than a computer fans motor?

[ki8aras]

2 hours ago, PcBeExpensive said:

wait so it would work without breaking the wheel? Or damaging it or something. What happens to that extra power then?

yea modern devices just draw what they need

[PcBeExpensive]

6 minutes ago, ki8aras said:

yea modern devices just draw what they need

The T150 pro was made in 2018, im guessing thats considered modern?

[Needfuldoer]

3 hours ago, AI_Must_Di3 said:

Woah hold on guys, the Input, from the wall, is 100 -240 volts 0.3 amps, NOT 3 amps. Big difference there. It outputs to the wheel 12 volts and 500mA which is milliamps which is half a amp. This thing is using about the same power as computer fans. This will work for what you want and is a universal multi use switchable brick.

https://www.amazon.com/Trisonic-Way-Universal-Plug-Adaptor/dp/B001MV50T2?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A21BPBZLULQKBT

That's perfectly fine. Remember Ohm's Law: Watts = Volts x Amps.

 

24 Volts x 2 Amps = 48 Watts

240 Volts x .2 Amps = 48 Watts

 

A 240 Volt, 2 Amp power supply would be capable of sustaining 480 Watts. That's an entire PC power supply, not a wall wart.

 

Ignore the specs you see in the product photos, always go by the description. Most of the time they're generic, with any pertinent information blurred or obfuscated so they can use the same picture on thousands of different listings.

 

[PcBeExpensive]

46 minutes ago, Needfuldoer said:

That's perfectly fine. Remember Ohm's Law: Watts = Volts x Amps.

 

24 Volts x 2 Amps = 48 Watts

240 Volts x .2 Amps = 48 Watts

 

A 240 Volt, 2 Amp power supply would be capable of sustaining 480 Watts. That's an entire PC power supply, not a wall wart.

 

Ignore the specs you see in the product photos, always go by the description. Most of the time they're generic, with any pertinent information blurred or obfuscated so they can use the same picture on thousands of different listings.

 

Ok, so just to confirm. I can use a power supply that supplies 1000w on this? Even if it is 24v 3A is that ok?

[Needfuldoer]

8 minutes ago, PcBeExpensive said:

Ok, so just to confirm. I can use a power supply that supplies 1000w on this? Even if it is 24v 3A is that ok?

More amperage is fine. That's capacity, not how much the power supply "pushes".

 

The voltage and barrel jack polarity have to match the original power supply.

[PcBeExpensive]

8 minutes ago, Needfuldoer said:

More amperage is fine. That's capacity, not how much the power supply "pushes".

 

The voltage and barrel jack polarity have to match the original power supply.

ok, thank you for your help.

[AI_Must_Di3]

Guys, the input of 100-240 means that it has the switching capability internally to use 120 or 240 volt outlets, pulling 0.3A. The transformer inside and oother components change it over to dc 12 v 500mA or 0.5A, whichever you prefer. The only thing it powers are the out of balance motors for feedback no different than PS5 controllers, its just a wheel instead. You dont need a 1000 watt psu to run this thing but technically you could use a old pc psu to run it.

[PcBeExpensive]

10 hours ago, AI_Must_Di3 said:

Guys, the input of 100-240 means that it has the switching capability internally to use 120 or 240 volt outlets, pulling 0.3A. The transformer inside and oother components change it over to dc 12 v 500mA or 0.5A, whichever you prefer. The only thing it powers are the out of balance motors for feedback no different than PS5 controllers, its just a wheel instead. You dont need a 1000 watt psu to run this thing but technically you could use a old pc psu to run it.

 

12 hours ago, Needfuldoer said:

More amperage is fine. That's capacity, not how much the power supply "pushes".

 

The voltage and barrel jack polarity have to match the original power supply.

Just realised the power thing I was going to buy is $65! Thats overpriced, found a cheaper one.
https://www.auselectronicsdirect.com.au/24v-dc-3a-desktop-power-adapter-with-2.1-dc-plug

https://core-electronics.com.au/24v-dc-2a-appliance-power-supply-adapter.html

https://www.radioparts.com.au/product/33774341/sm2420-24v-dc-2a-power-supply-switchmode-21mm-cen-tve-switchmode-21mm-cen-tve

Would these products work? I think most of them are located in NSW so if I order tonight should be able to get it by Saturday.

[Needfuldoer]

4 hours ago, PcBeExpensive said:

 

Just realised the power thing I was going to buy is $65! Thats overpriced, found a cheaper one.
https://www.auselectronicsdirect.com.au/24v-dc-3a-desktop-power-adapter-with-2.1-dc-plug

https://core-electronics.com.au/24v-dc-2a-appliance-power-supply-adapter.html

https://www.radioparts.com.au/product/33774341/sm2420-24v-dc-2a-power-supply-switchmode-21mm-cen-tve-switchmode-21mm-cen-tve

Would these products work? I think most of them are located in NSW so if I order tonight should be able to get it by Saturday.

As long as the barrel plug fits and the original is pinned center positive, those should work.

[PcBeExpensive]

1 hour ago, Needfuldoer said:

As long as the barrel plug fits and the original is pinned center positive, those should work.

What do you mean by 'pinned center positive'?