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    PowerMac G4 Cube powered over USB-C!

    There's lots of solutions for a power supply like this, I think they're what people usually use? I wanted to try using USB-C so I could easily use the power supply for other devices when not using the Cube
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    PowerMac G4 Cube powered over USB-C!

    Yep, I included a photo from the internet to try to show what I did
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    PowerMac G4 Cube powered over USB-C!

    I'm not sure, I think others have successfully used 24V power supplies but this isn't something I've tested.
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    PowerMac G4 Cube powered over USB-C!

    Oh, apologies. I've found this picture online, I cut back the insulation on one wire and soldered another wire onto it. I found an image online that approximates what I did:
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    PowerMac G4 Cube powered over USB-C!

    I had some trouble with this actually, I looked up some videos of how to solder a solder cup to help. I had to omit part of the connector because of the thick wire gauge involved. Unfortunately I can't really provide a photo, once the connector snaps together you can't really disassemble it easily.
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    PowerMac G4 Cube powered over USB-C!

    It's just referring to the other connection on the power supply. +28V needs a voltage difference of 28V, some power supplies may accomplish this with a +14V and -14V. It's just
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    Juicy Crumb G4 Pro Speaker USB Help

    I find it's best to think about wattage/current as a maximum rating, or as a capacity. A 20V 24W adapter means that it can provide a maximum of 24W of power, or 1.2A. The speakers will only pull as much current as required, in this case up to 20W. The adapter won't force extra current onto the...
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    PowerMac G4 Cube powered over USB-C!

    Hi Everyone! This is my first post here, and I wanted to share how I ended creating a power adapter for my G4 Cube. I'm hoping this could be a useful resource for others that are trying to make/find a power supply for their G4 Cube. Background: I recently bought a G4 Cube and got a better...
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