Power supply conversion

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- BCRandy
  
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posted
14 years ago

Thu, Jun 19, 2008 12:20 PM

I bought 10 AT style computer power supplies. I have
converted two into a modeling power supply that provides
both 5 and 12 volts. They run my charger and
receivers/servos, but not my foam cutting hot wire. I want
to sell the remaining 8, along with directions. The final
cost to do a conversion would be about $40, including
shipping and parts. Is anyone in this group interested, or
should I put them on ebay?
Randy

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- Tim Wescott
  
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posted
14 years ago

Thu, Jun 19, 2008 2:08 PM

I hate to burst your bubble, but you can get good 12V power supplies from surplus electronics places for less than that price. Try

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if you need less current try

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How much current do you need for foam cutting?

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- MJKolodziej
  
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posted
14 years ago

Fri, Jun 20, 2008 6:05 AM

Did mine from Goodwill for about $9. mk

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- fubar1
  
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posted
14 years ago

Sat, Jun 21, 2008 12:14 AM

Did mine using a pair of snipe, 3 small jackalopes, 6 grams of well aged toenail clippings, a Steve Miller Band "The Joker" 8 track tape, and an odd shaped stone. Puts out 12v at 10 amps, 6v at 10 amps, and blarch googens at 11/34 verbitt. Only cost me 6' of catgut and a femur.
Fubar of the HillPeople Dan KE6ERB AMA605992

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- MJKolodziej
  
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posted
14 years ago

Sat, Jun 21, 2008 2:13 AM

I'm having trouble believing you gave up the 8 track. :) mk

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- The Natural Philosopher
  
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posted
14 years ago

Sat, Jun 21, 2008 2:23 AM

And if that is the stone I think it was, it was stolen from me by a load of bikers around 1971. I'd like it back please.

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posted
14 years ago

Sat, Jun 21, 2008 3:40 AM

Well, I had 145 of em and the extra one just didn't fit in the case.

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