ruthless
Timekeeper
ac/dc converters are really expensive, and today i will show all of you monetarily challenged people how to make one cheap, maybe even free!
step one: buy or snatch a pc power supply from a computer. stealins wrong, mmkay? also, make sure its an atx power supply. non-atx power supplies have a different wiring setup. plus they have low amperage, which could damage your 12vdc electronics.
step 2: splice the green wire with any black wire. this will allow the power supply to come on without being connected to a pc. i suggest connecting it to a toggle switch.
step 3: the yellow wires are 12v positive and the black wires are grounds. there are also 5v and 3.3v rails you can use.
congratulations, you now have a ac/dc converter, and as an added bonus, the power supply is clean enough to use in scientific testing.
i suggest getting a rosewill psu from newegg.com prices start at 20 bucks.
and always remember to get a psu that is rated for at least 100watts over what you need. also keep in mind that a 12v power supply puts out 12 watts of power for every 1 amp @4 ohms.
good luck!
step one: buy or snatch a pc power supply from a computer. stealins wrong, mmkay? also, make sure its an atx power supply. non-atx power supplies have a different wiring setup. plus they have low amperage, which could damage your 12vdc electronics.
step 2: splice the green wire with any black wire. this will allow the power supply to come on without being connected to a pc. i suggest connecting it to a toggle switch.
step 3: the yellow wires are 12v positive and the black wires are grounds. there are also 5v and 3.3v rails you can use.
congratulations, you now have a ac/dc converter, and as an added bonus, the power supply is clean enough to use in scientific testing.
i suggest getting a rosewill psu from newegg.com prices start at 20 bucks.
and always remember to get a psu that is rated for at least 100watts over what you need. also keep in mind that a 12v power supply puts out 12 watts of power for every 1 amp @4 ohms.
good luck!
