[Coco] Coco in France

[rietveld rietveld]

You need to make V/F constant.    France uses 230v.   So 230/50 = 4.6
You need to keep the V/F = to 4.6 after the 110v step down.   To do this you need to keep the voltage slightly higher so that the V/F stays at this constant



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From: Carlos Camacho
Sent: Monday, February 11, 2019 7:06 AM
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Subject: Re: [Coco] Coco in France


Well, it looks like his power transformer only steps the voltage down to
110V but doesn't alter the frequency. So that remains at 50hz.

Refresh my memory... the CoCo needs 60hz in order to generate it's NTSC RF
video correct? And as I tap into the video signal just before it goes to
the RF modulator for composite out, that would explain why no video there
too.

He says a transformer that converts to 60hz is expensive so is wondering
about replacing the internal transformer. Frankly, for me, I'd prefer
spending the money on a good external transformer and not risk my retro
gear.

Interesting that he is using same transformer with C64 and other retro
machines without issues.

Anyhow, I just need confirmation on 60hz power requirement.

Carlos

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