Is it possible...

[ki_atsushi]

To find an adapter that will change the size of an AC adapter plug? I have the perfect adapter for a Turbo Duo but the only thing wrong is the the plug size is too small. I know I need a "Q" size plug, this is probably a "P" size.

I have been looking online for a short cable that has a female "P" and a male "Q" end or something, but I'm getting nothing. If someone were to make a size changer like this it would be extremely useful.

I guess if all else fails I can cut and splice off of another adapter, but if you guys have seen any size changers around I would appreciate the info!

P.S. - I just realized that I could have posted this in Tech Support ( ), can a mod move this please? Thanks.

 

[Valsimot]

If you have any soldering skills, it should be pretty easy to make. One female jack, one male, a bit of wire and you're done. Just be careful of the polarity.

One thing i don't get is the "P"/"Q" designations, I thought jacks where designated by diameter in mm.

 

[ki_atsushi]

If you have any soldering skills, it should be pretty easy to make. One female jack, one male, a bit of wire and you're done. Just be careful of the polarity.

One thing i don't get is the "P"/"Q" designations, I thought jacks where designated by diameter in mm.

Hmm, maybe I'll try looking up jacks in mm before I cut the wire up.

The reason I was saying "P" and "Q" is because there's a few places out there that use those to describe the tip. RadioShack does this, as well as a few places online that I've looked.

 

[Hewitson]

Its possible in the US they are described by letters but in Europe (and here) they use mm.

Anyway, cut the old plug off and solder a new one on.

 

[Valsimot]

OK, I was able to find "Q" it's 6.3/3mm by Euro/Australia standards but no "P".

Go to your local radioshack (or similar) with the AC adapter in hand. Find a solder-on female jack that fits it and a "Q" (6.3/3mm) male solder-on jack and a length of wire (I'd go for double length of what you need, you might need it later). The wire should be the same gauge as the AC adapters.

If you can't find a suitable female jack and decide to replace the plug on the end, just remember to leave a bit of cable on it. You might have some use for that plug someday.

 

[ki_atsushi]

OK, I was able to find "Q" it's 6.3/3mm by Euro/Australia standards but no "P".

Go to your local radioshack (or similar) with the AC adapter in hand. Find a solder-on female jack that fits it and a "Q" (6.3/3mm) male solder-on jack and a length of wire (I'd go for double length of what you need, you might need it later). The wire should be the same gauge as the AC adapters.

If you can't find a suitable female jack and decide to replace the plug on the end, just remember to leave a bit of cable on it. You might have some use for that plug someday.

Hey, thanks a lot man! I'll have to see if I can source those parts, I doubt radioshack has anything like that anymore, they're almost a glorified cell phone store nowadays.

 

[Valsimot]

Had any luck?

I found the Radioshack - Euro conversion table here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coaxial_DC_Power_Connectors#RadioShack_Adaptaplug_Conversion_Matrix while looking for something totally different. Thought I should post it.

 

[chaoticjelly]

Is the Turbo Duo DC plug the same size as the Japanese Duo DC plug?

If so I have some..

They are solder type, so you would have to cut the DC plug off the PSU, and solder this one on..

 

[Neo Alec]

Just do like me and make it out of two AC adapters. Find one with the right wattage and voltage, and another with the right size plug. Cut the cables and splice back together. I made a US Famicom AC adapter out of an NES and SNES adapter this way.