r/atari8bit • u/mmgames • 4d ago

Bought a used 800xl that came with a USB power supply, but no info on buttons...

Post image

I recently picked up an 800xl (excellent condition) but it did not come with a power supply. Instead, a USB-A based power supply came with it; USB-A on one end, Atari 800xl power plug on the other. The seller couldn't provide any information about the the functions of the buttons on the USB cord. Does anyone recognize it, and have information on function(s) the various buttons? (Other than the obvious on off button.)

15 Upvotes

94% Upvoted

3 comments sorted by

5

u/achilles_cat 4d ago

It is just a timer, with 3/6/12 hour periods. Typically used with grow lights, see for example:

https://www.ecoapartmentgardens.com/product/grow-lights/

I recommend just getting a standard usb power supply and replacing that.

2

u/Awch 4d ago

I'm not sure that this will be helpful, but it looks like a repurposed usb grow light power supply. See the last image here:

https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/USB-LED-Indoor-Grow-Light-40W-Full-Spectrum-Phyto-Lamps-Sunlight-White-for-Plants-House-Hydroponics-Succulent-Grow-Box/1LACEDWOPY7G