Couple of N64 Power Questions

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Couple of N64 Power Questions

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What is the minimum voltage that can be given to the 12V line?

Also, my battery charger is 12V 2.2A. Is this adaquate or overkill for powering the n64 (with expansion pack), 3.5" lcd (about 100mA draw), and a small stereo amp? I'm not quite sure how many amps the n64 consumes...
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Re: Couple of N64 Power Questions

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The 12v line goes directly into a 7805, so anything ~7v or higher should be fine.
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Re: Couple of N64 Power Questions

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The minimum the N64 can take is 7v.

Mario has a Sticky in the Technical Q&A about the draw and voltages from most consoles (http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=25867" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;)
Mario wrote:Nintendo 64: 3.3v and 12v, the latter going to a 7805.
Here is an excellent wiring diagram for that:
http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php?t=14555" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Current draw: 3.3v line: 1.10A for the jumper pack, 1.25A with the expansion pack. 12v line: 110mA
Approximate battery life with jumper pack: 2.5 hours
Approximate battery life with expansion pack: 2 hours
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