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announcing beigeATX for 10 pin PSU Macs
Posted by: ObeyDaleks on 2023-05-31 12:23:43
Hmm I thought the BroadATX is specifically for Mac II/x/fx
Posted by: Phipli on 2023-05-31 12:26:59
Hmm I thought the BroadATX is specifically for Mac II/x/fx
OK, this thread didn't mention another product for big box macs, I just though someone typo'd beige 🙂
Posted by: Kevinlenane on 2023-05-31 17:05:05
Mac II, as in the original Mac II? They have a different connector.

Or do you mean Mac II series, such as a IIci?
Yeah the broad ATX is kind of a kit to adapt it more broadly to other computers w diff PSUs...
Posted by: cjtmacclassic on 2023-05-31 18:42:27
Hey! Are these compatible with a 6100?

Thanks!
Sorry, the 6100 uses a different power supply and connector. beigeATX is only meant for computers with a 10-pin connector, pictured here:
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Hmm I thought the BroadATX is specifically for Mac II/x/fx
That's correct - broadATX will receive its own thread when it's ready. I'm very excited to share it with you all soon!
Posted by: cjtmacclassic on 2023-07-28 11:54:14
Sorry, the 6100 uses a different power supply and connector. beigeATX is only meant for computers with a 10-pin connector, pictured here:
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That's correct - broadATX will receive its own thread when it's ready. I'm very excited to share it with you all soon!
broadATX for the Mac II, IIx, and IIfx has been announced:

Announcing broadATX for Mac II, IIx, and IIfx

https://anserine.co/products/broadatx Hello everyone, I'm pleased to announce that my latest project, broadATX, is now available at the Anserine Machines store. broadATX is a simple, drop-in adapter for the original Macintosh II/IIx/IIfx series that adds support for ATX power supplies, no...
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Posted by: Kevinlenane on 2023-07-30 06:10:57
broadATX for the Mac II, IIx, and IIfx has been announced:

Announcing broadATX for Mac II, IIx, and IIfx

https://anserine.co/products/broadatx Hello everyone, I'm pleased to announce that my latest project, broadATX, is now available at the Anserine Machines store. broadATX is a simple, drop-in adapter for the original Macintosh II/IIx/IIfx series that adds support for ATX power supplies, no...
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Bought 2!
Posted by: cjtmacclassic on 2023-08-15 19:12:32
An update on international orders:

beigeATX is now available with international shipping at

www.ebay.com

Macintosh IIcx IIci Quadra 700 etc. ATX Power Supply Adapter | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Macintosh IIcx IIci Quadra 700 etc. ATX Power Supply Adapter at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!
www.ebay.com

Due to the limitations of my sales platform, this is the best and most economical option I can offer for both the buyer and the seller. This will serve as a sales channel primarily for the international market. As such, the price is unchanged, only the shipping differs.
Posted by: badCaps on 2023-08-15 21:14:32
Super cool, just picked one up
Posted by: bigmessowires on 2023-08-15 21:23:48
The store page mentions an incompatibility with the IIsi - any more details about that? As far as I'm aware, there are no differences between the IIsi power connector and the connectors on the other Mac models supported. I've used an ATX supply with a IIsi using a home-made adapter cable, and it worked OK without any problems that I noticed.
Posted by: Phipli on 2023-08-16 02:54:46
The store page mentions an incompatibility with the IIsi - any more details about that? As far as I'm aware, there are no differences between the IIsi power connector and the connectors on the other Mac models supported. I've used an ATX supply with a IIsi using a home-made adapter cable, and it worked OK without any problems that I noticed.
Yeah, I've used IIci PSUs with IIsi boards. Other than the weird rotation, the connectors are electrically and mechanically identical.
Posted by: cjtmacclassic on 2023-08-16 06:05:39
I agree! Unfortunately, some early testers of beigeATX reported that their IIsi would not *fully* boot. Unfortunately, these were also IIsis that had not been known to be working. Given the severity of the cap leakage and corrosion typically present, I can’t rule that out.
Until someone is willing to try beigeATX in a known working IIsi, I don’t want to give anyone false expectations.
Posted by: macuserman on 2023-08-16 06:32:06
I agree! Unfortunately, some early testers of beigeATX reported that their IIsi would not *fully* boot. Unfortunately, these were also IIsis that had not been known to be working. Given the severity of the cap leakage and corrosion typically present, I can’t rule that out.
Until someone is willing to try beigeATX in a known working IIsi, I don’t want to give anyone false expectations.
Standby!
Posted by: macuserman on 2023-08-16 06:41:47
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Well I’ll be, it never occurred to me to try this in my IIsi, it’s been dead for at least 15 years. I assumed it needed recapping etc to live again and never had the time. How bout that!! Fired right up, probably really should do that recapping now!
Posted by: macuserman on 2023-08-16 06:43:22
One thing I did run into was that the 3D case is a bit tight on my atx supply with the split connector I had to trim it a bit to make it fit. Not a big deal but anyhow.

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Posted by: cjtmacclassic on 2023-08-16 08:39:41
This is an excellent data point, thank you for your willingness to try! As for the case issue, that’s something I’ve addressed in a newer revision of the enclosure. Obviously I don’t expect everyone to buy a whole new beigeATX, so I’ll be reaching out and adding a page to the store where Revision 1 owners can get an updated case. Happy to hear your IIsi is alive!
Posted by: plb007 on 2023-08-18 01:45:41
Hi everyone, I want to buy some beigeATX to replace my dying PSU (IIci, IIcx, IIsi, ...) but can't buy directly from Anserine as their shop cannot deal (yet !) with EU countries. Is there anyone from this forum that can buy some for me (like 5) and then ship them here in EU (Belgium) ? Of course, I'll pay the extra shipping costs, ....
Thanks,
Posted by: Phipli on 2023-08-18 01:52:13
Hi everyone, I want to buy some beigeATX to replace my dying PSU (IIci, IIcx, IIsi, ...) but can't buy directly from Anserine as their shop cannot deal (yet !) with EU countries. Is there anyone from this forum that can buy some for me (like 5) and then ship them here in EU (Belgium) ? Of course, I'll pay the extra shipping costs, ....
Thanks,
You could order some of the open source ones? How's your soldering? The PCB manufacturer will assemble all the surface mount parts and ship to the EU, you just need to put in the big molex parts.

I'd consider soldering a flying lead in place of one of the connectors to be honest.
Posted by: wymtb on 2023-08-18 01:53:37
You might should check message #27
https://68kmla.org/bb/index.php?thr...-for-10-pin-psu-macs.43956/page-2#post-496557
Posted by: plb007 on 2023-08-18 02:23:44
You could order some of the open source ones? How's your soldering? The PCB manufacturer will assemble all the surface mount parts and ship to the EU, you just need to put in the big molex parts.

I'd consider soldering a flying lead in place of one of the connectors to be honest.
Soldering is ok, open source is a way I may consider also. thanks for the info.
Posted by: plb007 on 2023-08-18 02:24:28
You might should check message #27
https://68kmla.org/bb/index.php?thr...-for-10-pin-psu-macs.43956/page-2#post-496557
đź‘ŤIt was posted 2 days ago and didn't check it before posting. Thanks for the info.
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