No problem with that, the point is just that if I remove from the list the people who actually received them, it makes the people down the line happy to see there's some progressSteve M wrote:Mine has arrived but I didn't know I needed a different power supply so I can't test it yet.
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I did reply to Boris to let him know it arrived OK.
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@Steve M, Do all our Orics run without any problem with cumulus? I remember, You've said you would check with your different Orics and we'll see if I can use my cumulus...
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Apparently it needs a 1amp + power supply so I can't check yet. I have a desktop 1.5amp power supply but need to make a lead to use it and I'm waiting for the parts. I also ordered a cheap 1.5amp supply from Ebay and will let you know if that works as it'd be a nice cheap replacement - if it works!
Have you tried with a different power supply or did you use the Oric one (which is 600mA)?
Have you tried with a different power supply or did you use the Oric one (which is 600mA)?
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The problem with my cumulus is not about power supply. I tried with adjustable adapters and tried many different values.
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Tested now. Works fine with 3 Atmoses. Fourth one seizes up when the disk boots.
Will try and test more later.
Will try and test more later.
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BTW, the screen on my cumulus flicker a bit, like if there were interference on a CRT screen, I am alone on this?
(this could be due to a power supply problem)
(this could be due to a power supply problem)
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Same here...nothing serious, it doesn't affect readability and, as you say...probably need more juice.Godzil wrote:BTW, the screen on my cumulus flicker a bit, like if there were interference on a CRT screen, I am alone on this?
(this could be due to a power supply problem)
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I've just received mine.
Unfortunately I'm flat broke so testing (ie, buying a PSU) will have to wait until the next paycheck!
Unfortunately I'm flat broke so testing (ie, buying a PSU) will have to wait until the next paycheck!
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this is normal. The lm2660 chip converts the 5V to 7V. Maybe there comes the flickering from.BTW, the screen on my cumulus flicker a bit, like if there were interference on a CRT screen, I am alone on this?
freaktmp wrote:I've just received mine.
Unfortunately I'm flat broke so testing (ie, buying a PSU) will have to wait until the next paycheck!
btw i'm using this psu at 9V: http://www.reichelt.de/Universalnetztei ... =MW+3R15GS
u can find them also on ebay for about 12 Euros.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Universal-Netzte ... 4ac852ffc3
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I did not notice any flicker, but I will have a look again.
And you probably can set it at 7.5V, which would keep the Oric warmer It would be a nice test anyway.metadata wrote:btw i'm using this psu at 9V: http://www.reichelt.de/Universalnetztei ... =MW+3R15GS
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Please add me to the preorder list
iain, Uk, x 1 unit please! (EDIT: Done)
cheers
iain, Uk, x 1 unit please! (EDIT: Done)
cheers
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UK buyers may wish to get one of these.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221218081856
Very cheap and works OK with the Cumulus.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221218081856
Very cheap and works OK with the Cumulus.
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Uk buyers ...Steve M wrote:UK buyers
Not allow for frenchies
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No, you have a different voltage requirement IIRC and a different mains socket, so I don't recommend it.
Boris posted a link to a similar EU power supply that will work in France.
Boris posted a link to a similar EU power supply that will work in France.