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Derek Speare
3 July 11, 14:42
Hi gang,

Can someone help me figure out what type of power supply this wheel uses? I don't have it, but I have just the wheel. It looks like it's a "laptop brick", but I know I'm not that lucky. Any help is appreciated!

Derek
redi
3 July 11, 18:36
Input: 100-240V ~ 1.5A 50/60 Hz
Output: 24V == 2.5A

The plug that connects to the wheel has an outer diameter of 5 mm and an inner diameter of 2 mm.
Derek Speare
3 July 11, 18:40
Input: 100-240V ~ 1.5A 50/60 Hz
Output: 24V == 2.5A

Hi Redi,

Thanks for the info. I looked on the bottom of the wheel and it said 24v-500 milliamp. Does a power supply delivering more current make a difference?

d

EDIT - would this one work?

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-24V-2-5A-2500mA-AC-POWER-SUPPLY-ADAPTER-PRINTER-/290450167513?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43a02dd6d9
redi
3 July 11, 18:52
Hi Redi,

Thanks for the info. I looked on the bottom of the wheel and it said 24v-500 milliamp. Does a power supply delivering more current make a difference?

d

EDIT - would this one work?

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-24V-2-5A-2500mA-AC-POWER-SUPPLY-ADAPTER-PRINTER-/290450167513?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43a02dd6d9
I think that the plug is too thick - see my first answer which I updated with the plug details.
redi
3 July 11, 18:54
As you can see, the Fanatec PSU also has a higher amperage of 2.5 A. It does not mean that it delivers 2.5 A (that would kill the wheel), but it can go up to 2.5 A. With a wheel asking only 0.5 A, the PSU is a factor 5 overspecified so it won't run into problems.
Derek Speare
3 July 11, 22:37
Thanks again, Redi - looks like I'll have to get one from Fanatec or scrounge around for one with the appropriate plug. :)

d
guybo
6 July 11, 10:26
You can supply too much amperage and the device will be fine as the device will only use what it needs. It's improper voltage that will fry it. Right? Or am I wrong???
redi
6 July 11, 11:20
You can supply too much amperage and the device will be fine as the device will only use what it needs. It's improper voltage that will fry it. Right? Or am I wrong???

Correct. Power supplies like these are voltage supplies, i.e. they deliver a constant voltage and the current is variable depending on what the appliance needs. The current value on the power supply is a maximum, hence it should be equal or higher than what is specified on the appliance.

Current supplies are power supplies that deliver a constant current, but those are only special devices that you normally don't find in shops.