# Philips CD-i Powered by USB-C

https://hackaday.com/2026/10/23/running-a-philips-cd-i-off-usb-c/

MattKC built a custom board to power a Philips CD-i via USB-C. The console requires 5V at 3A and a -5V line, which standard chargers can't supply. A CH221K and TPSM8478 chip enable 9V negotiation and voltage conversion.

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#usb #power #cdi #electronics

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Created: 2026-10-23T18:40:25.064805+00:00

Last edited: 2026-10-23T18:40:25.064805+00:00

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Original source: https://hackaday.com/2026/10/23/running-a-philips-cd-i-off-usb-c/