Modding Quick n00b question (paperclip)

Discussion in 'Modding' started by vetlel, 15 Apr 2004.

  1. vetlel

    vetlel What's a Dremel?

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    Where do you stick that paperclip when you want to run a psu without attaching it?
     
  2. kenco_uk

    kenco_uk I unsuccessfully then tried again

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    Stick one end in the pin corresponding with the green wire on the large connector and the other end in any of the black wired pins.

    I take no responsiblity if you end up looking like a pair of shoes with a wisp of smoke eminating from them.
     
  3. mikey

    mikey What's a Dremel?

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    there r gudies and even diagrams if you :search: :p

    ltr
     
  4. Kermet

    Kermet [custom title]

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    Just make sure you put a load on the PSU before trying this, some don't like running without...
     
  5. vetlel

    vetlel What's a Dremel?

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    Thanks all,
    of course i could have used the search ;) only I wouldn't have gotten the great advices i got now... (isn't smoke considered a good thing???)
    (Really, sorry, i was doing about 4 things at the same time
     
  6. nosmo

    nosmo What's a Dremel?

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    Maybe I am just being totally :duh: but wouldn't you get a shock from the paperclip or do you have to use a plastic coated one ?
     
  7. ndtinker

    ndtinker Car Washoholic

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    Naa, the highest voltage coming out of a power supply is 12v. Not enough to do anything.
     
  8. Xeno

    Xeno What's a Dremel?

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    You sure? ;) :lol:
     
  9. Twitch

    Twitch What's a Dremel?

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    Don't forget that those 12volts are dc, so that hurt a little bit more then you would think, but still nothing to major. Not like getting zapped by a 110 outlet when plugging something in. That always gives me a jolt :D .
     
  10. nosmo

    nosmo What's a Dremel?

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    So people regularly electrocute themselves using a paperclip into the PSU leads ?
    Seems a strange practice
     
  11. Twitch

    Twitch What's a Dremel?

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    No, we electricute our selfs in other ways which are usually a lot less stupid, If you want to do some short wiring, why not just use a short piece of wire...? I use speaker wire when having my psu run without the motherboard, Its a lot safer/smarter ;)
     
  12. Tt Ownage

    Tt Ownage What's a Dremel?

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    i electrocute myself all the time with that damn CCFL box thingy... err i forgot the name ATM...

    lol
     
  13. Twitch

    Twitch What's a Dremel?

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    Inverter? lol
    Might I ask, how?
     
  14. Xeno

    Xeno What's a Dremel?

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    I actually electrocute my face once..there was some power in the back of my aluminium case i gues...went under my desk for some wireing.....and there we go..my face all red :lol: That hurts! TRY IT NOW! (for free) :wallbash:
     
  15. Twitch

    Twitch What's a Dremel?

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    Lol, I guess that you had you face muscle's twitching for hours :hehe:
     
  16. Xeno

    Xeno What's a Dremel?

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    What are you laughinh at? It wasn't funny, but now it is :lol:. Just try it and see / feel what happend 2 me :p :hip:
     
  17. Tt Ownage

    Tt Ownage What's a Dremel?

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    becuz the old ROUND CCFL inverters from sunbeam doesn't have that plastic cap thingy to block the unused plug... well i always clean up the wires and put away the inverters and i shock myself from touching the plug..

    it's always fun tho.. my skin smells like barbeque...

    try this at home kids! :D
     
  18. TheEclypse

    TheEclypse What's a Dremel?

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    I dont trust the powet packs, so I always use insulated wire.
     
  19. Ryu_ookami

    Ryu_ookami I write therefore I suffer.

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    I want to try this but my psu does'nt have a green wire any ideas ?
     
  20. TheEclypse

    TheEclypse What's a Dremel?

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    looking at the pins on the connector, with the clip on the left, the green wire is the forth one up on the left side of the connector.


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