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Electronics External Power Supply

Discussion in 'Modding' started by 3141592, 18 Mar 2009.

  1. 3141592

    3141592 What's a Dremel?

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    Hi,

    I am looking for an external PSU that is approximately 80Watts with the following spec:
    +5 (~5Amps)
    +12 (~4Amps)
    -12 (~0.5Amps)

    I have google-ed, but there are lots of different suppliers - many without a price on their website. All very confusing. :wallbash:

    Just wondering if anyone has one knows of a good site I can buy them from (cheaply) in the UK. Or has purchased similar before.

    It would need to be approx. £30 or less to make economic sense, as I could mod an ATX power supply to external for around that price.

    Thanks in advance :thumb:
     
  2. EnglishLion

    EnglishLion working for the good of mankind...

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    What connector(s) do you want coming from it?
     
  3. 3141592

    3141592 What's a Dremel?

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    Input of 240V AC (UK Mains)

    Output connector not inportant, I can solder one on.
     
  4. EnglishLion

    EnglishLion working for the good of mankind...

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    So are you planning on getting something that switches between the +12, +5 & -12 via a manual switch or did you want three simultaneous outputs?
     
  5. theshadow27

    theshadow27 What's a Dremel?

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    You could try something like this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Colors-300W-Micro-Power-Supply/dp/B000O36ZWK for £17

    [​IMG]

    EDIT:
    Wait, what mods are required to make an ATX supply external? Green wire to black wire is not really a mod. Are you looking for a bench supply? If so, you won't find a decent one for under £150. If you just want something to power basic circuits with, go with the ATX - I've been running a 150W AT supply on my bench for a good 8 years now, and it hasn't failed me yet. My $450 adjustable voltage constant current duel channel bench supply barely gets touched unless I'm playing with switching circuits or Luxeon LEDs.
     
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  6. jakenbake

    jakenbake full duplex

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    i'll buy your supply for $20 if you don't use it... :D
     
  7. Splynncryth

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    sounds like an industrial PC power supply. If you were in the US, I would say check out Weird Stuff. But I have no idea for the UK.
     
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