quick technical question....

duke2k7 · Post by **duke2k7** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 5:12 am

guys, which of these is classed as 'negative tip'?

thanks

Jongamer · Post by **Jongamer** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 9:23 am

Negative Polarity is Negative tip.

duke2k7 · Post by **duke2k7** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 10:23 am

Jongamer wrote:Negative Polarity is Negative tip.

sweet. i thought so, but as i am new to modding, its better to check as opposed to fry my snes.

ta.

Kyo · Post by **Kyo** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 11:07 am

the snes can accept both

duke2k7 · Post by **duke2k7** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 11:16 am

Kyo wrote:the snes can accept both

so this siteis wrong?

http://www.hardwarebook.info/SNES

glad i asked here. cheers kyo.

Kyo · Post by **Kyo** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 11:27 am

No, it's just that you can use either, not just negative tip exclusively.

nitro2k01 · Post by **nitro2k01** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 2:12 pm

As far as I remember the original adapter was actually AC. If so, there's probably a full bridge rectifier on board. (Which would explain why it accepts both polarities)

Kyo · Post by **Kyo** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 2:27 pm

there is, but (the german adaptor at least) is DC