9v train 3rd party power supply

dragon114

will 3rd party power supply work with 9v.

oldtodd33

Are you talking about just the transformer that plugs into the wall or the whole thing?

dragon114

just the transformer that pugs into the wall

oldtodd33

As long as it plugs into the Lego speed controller and accepts 120/240V (depending on the country you live in) going in and puts out 9V you should be fine.

dragon114

sweet ill look for a cheaper alternative then $24 off bricklink

canon03

I've been wondering the same and ran across the following but haven't tried it yet:
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=281331764999

I'm having a hard time figuring out what size the input plug is (that plugs into the regulator) on the original LEGO version so I can search for it. I'd prefer not to have the transformer have variable volts in case it gets switched to a higher value accidently and burn up the regulator.

@dragon114‌ If you find one that works, be sure to post back with the source.

oldtodd33

@dragon114 What country are you in that uses the $? There is one in Canada for $10.00.

1974

dragon114 said:

will 3rd party power supply work with 9v.

It's a completely generic transformer and not made by TLG. That way TLG don't have to conform to high voltage electrical standards in a given country, the supplier of the transformer does

Specs are as follows

Input : 230VAC/115VAC depending on your country

Output : 10VAC 700mA

Plug : 5,5/2,1mm

If you cannot find an AC transformer, you can use a DC one. but I advice to pick a 12V over a 9V type as there are losses in the conversion. Polarity does not matter

In all cases I recommend finding a 1500-2000mA type if you're running two motors or have a large rail setup

The internal regulator is very well protected, so don't worry

Cheers,

Ole

dragon114

I'm in the us. Any good ones on. Amazon

1974

Just look for anything with the above specs, pin size being rather important. No more Radio Shack over there?

dragon114

1974 said:

Just look for anything with the above specs, pin size being rather important. No more Radio Shack over there?

we do but they seem to be over priced on stuff