Date   : Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:46:07 +0000 (GMT)
From   : info@... (Sprow)
Subject: BBC PSU

In article <4924169D.4000800@...>,
   Jules Richardson <jules.richardson99@...> wrote:
> Phill Harvey-Smith wrote:
> > I have a couple of spare Beeb boards that I don't have cases or PSUs 
> > for, which I'd like to try running up.
>
> Related question, but what's the current draw on the +5V rail for a 
> typical beeb?

This would of course depend on what options were fitted, 32k/16k, disc,
Econet, etc... You can pull out the ADC and user VIA to save a bit, but alas
I don't have any concrete figures.

I do for MiniB though:
  http://www.sprow.co.uk/bbc/minib.htm
  170mA idling no LCD
  260mA with LCD & keyboard (negligible)
  280mA with LCD & keyboard while erasing flash

Sprow.