Vidiot Power Supply?

Category: Helpdesk · Tags: vidiot · Posts: 7

#1 — blobbob · 2021-03-02

I lost my Vidiot power supply, and I can’t find any documentation on the power connector size.

I know it takes a 5v DC 1.2A, but what size is the barrel / tip?

Also what is the polarity?

#2 — SPIKE · 2021-03-03

Lars recommended to just use one of these.

this is how i power mine…

You could power it from any 1.2Amp 5V source (like a phone charger) and a cable like this!  I’m not sure if that helps.  Definitely don’t power it by a voltage above 5V.>

#3 — blobbob · 2021-03-03

Thanks for the reply Spike.

So… that usb cable looks to be 5.5mm OD /2.1mm ID, center is positive.

Is that same cable you use? I don’t want to damage it with the wrong polarity.

#4 — SPIKE · 2021-03-03

same one i bought and use.

#5 — blobbob · 2021-03-03

Ok thank you, that is very helpful!

#6 — Z0NK0UT · 2021-03-03

This is the one that shipped with Vidiot:

Digi-Key Electronics

https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/cui-inc/SMI6B-5-4-P5R/10264712Order today, ships today. SMI6B-5-4-P5R – 5V 6 W AC/DC External Wall Mount (Class II) Adapter Multi-Blade (Included) Input from CUI Inc.. Pricing and Availability on millions of electronic components from Digi-Key Electronics.

Link: SMI6B-5-4-P5R | Digi-Key Electronics

#7 — blobbob · 2021-03-03

Thank you, that’s perfect!