PS2 110V to 12V?
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Forum Name: Mobile Video, GPS, and Navigation
Forum Discription: Mobile Video Head Units, DVD Players, LCD and TFT Monitors, Navigation, GPS, PS2, PS3, XBox, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=35991
Printed Date: April 29, 2024 at 10:16 AM
Topic: PS2 110V to 12V?
Posted By: 604customs
Subject: PS2 110V to 12V?
Date Posted: July 22, 2004 at 2:09 AM
hi guys!! has anyone converted the ps2 to 12v with a power inverter? if so could some one show or tell me how!! thanks !! ------------- 604
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Posted By: jc18750
Date Posted: July 22, 2004 at 5:12 AM
buy a power inverter, wire it to a switch.
https://cgi.ebay.com/dll?ViewItem&category=3281&item=5710325904&rd=1
plug in your ps2. flip the switch on.
then play on it.
Posted By: dxav
Date Posted: July 22, 2004 at 2:55 PM
This was from another post(https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=35570&PN=1)
This is what I did for my Mazda recently:
((VSTAR,
Hey, man. Wanna super easy custom alternative? Why bother taking 12VDC converting to 120VAC, just to have a converter take it back down to 12VDC? If you have the extra cash to have 2 PS2 (one in house, on in car), open up the PS2, and take out the AC Power supply. Took me about 15-20 minutes my first time. Fortunately, the PS2 required 12VDC @ about 3.0 Amps. I wired in a 12V regulator with the proper capacitors and regulate the car's DC power (anywhere from 12.0VDC up to 14.0VDC) down to 12.0VDC for the PS2. I hooked up a molex connector so I can move the PS2, and ran 12Gauge wire from the battery (fused, of course), and power the PS2, 2 6" screens, and 1 7" screen. Make sure you fuse all the powers, too. Total cost for the regulator circuit was about $10 if you buy retail, or check Digikey.com. You have to buy more in quantity to save money, but you can offer to convert other friend's cars, too. Not sure about the XB power requirements, and I think the GC uses 12VDC (with the power inverter as part of the AC cord).
How is that for a solution? Just a little solder, and some patience, and you have a great video system. Email if you need anymore help. I have pics of my PS2 as I took it apart.
DXAV))
If you need anymore help, let me know!
Posted By: Jay T
Date Posted: July 24, 2004 at 6:51 PM
Thats a good way of hard wiring it. but you void the warranty if you open the playstaion. If you screw it up you have a $200 paper weight.
Posted By: dxav
Date Posted: July 25, 2004 at 7:53 PM
True, true.... I don't have to worry about that though. And chances are, 90 days for a warranty isn't really that long.....
Posted By: flexysteve
Date Posted: August 03, 2004 at 3:33 PM
I rigged mine up to run off 12v with the regulator also. Its been like that for over a year with no problems. Taking apart the ps2 is very easy and to get the power supply is very very easy. Would anyone be interested in buying premade circuits that just plug in and all you'd have to do is connect it to 12v and GND? I'm currently working on getting the CD drive out of the ps2 and putting it in the dash with the rest of the unit in the back. (have the reset and open/close button working so far) Steve
Posted By: mouser14
Date Posted: August 07, 2004 at 10:08 PM
Yeah sure. What would they cost?
Posted By: mj239air
Date Posted: August 07, 2004 at 10:48 PM
i would possibly be interested as well. how much you charge for doing it!!
Posted By: quick4321
Date Posted: August 09, 2004 at 10:29 AM
I bought a DC/AC power converter at pepboys that plugs into the cigarette lighter. its really small and ony powers one item. I think it runs 20.00. I opened it up and hard wired the power to my car and then hard wired the ac side to my ps2. Then I hooked up a switch to the DC side of the power. Then I tucked it away and it works great. Converting the PS2 to accept 12v is a great Idea but you have to mail order the parts to do it so I decided against that route since I needed the ps2 for last weekend and couldnt wait for the parts.
Posted By: xetmes
Date Posted: August 09, 2004 at 10:58 AM
are the voltage regulators you guys are using just standard 7805? IF so I would advise using some power transistors to up the current rating and disipate the heat a little better...
Posted By: quick4321
Date Posted: August 09, 2004 at 11:16 AM
Here is a step by step. https://asdffdsa.net/
look under Projects/mods. He did a FAQ with PICs.
Good luck
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