[sdiy] Powering 4ms pod

[Neil Johnson]

> HI,
>
> Didier Leplaewrote:
> > I went to a local electronics store and bought a sort of universal supply. (The brand is “Classic” and model# PSE50249)
> >  It has a tip which seems to fit, but says it is “5.5/2.5mm, 12mm”.
> > When I plug it in to the 4ms pod, the power flashes on and off, every second or so, even with no modules or ribbon cables attached.
> > Testing the supply with a voltmeter, it is indeed positive tip and around 19.5V.
>
> Is it something like this:
> https://www.csi-elektronik.de/PSE50249-EU-Universal-Netzteil-90W-11-ADAPTER-185-20V-45A-90W-C6
>
> If so choose the correct tip as Steve suggested.

Ah, except according to that page it doesn't have one of the right
size (5.5/2.1).  So unfortunately it looks like you bought the wrong
power supply.  I would either return it if you can, or in true DIY
fashion get hold of the correct DC plug (5.5/2.1mm) and solder it on
to the lead.

Neil