Date   : Thu, 22 Feb 2007 10:59:27 +0000
From   : astravan@... (Alex Taylor)
Subject: Electron power supply

Richard Gellman wrote:

> The +5V and -5V lines come form the electron's PSU board (inside the
> electron itself, rather than its power brick). If you are using just a
> standard electron, you could probably run it of a power supply as low as
> 9V.

I've successfully used a Spectrum's 9VDC adapter on a standard Elk. I've 
also used an Amstrad CTM644 monitor from a CPC - this powers the 
Electron with its 5VDC output and the monitor plugs right in too.

-- 
Alex Taylor