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tscottme

Jan 1, 1970
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Do PC power supplies provide clean DC power for projects?
 
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Terry King

Jan 1, 1970
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Do PC power supplies provide clean DC power for projects?

Scott, many people use them as a test bench supply, or for other
projects. Here's a pointer to a test bench supply:
http://academic1.bellevue.edu/robots/powerSupply/

But use google.com to search on "PC Power Supply" and testbench etc. and
you'll find lots of references.

Bottom line: You have to put some fixed load on the +5 supply, drawing 1
to 2 amps, for them to regulate properly. I like to use a 6V automotive
tail light bulb as a load and a pilot light...
 
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Watson A.Name - \Watt Sun, the Dark Remover\

Jan 1, 1970
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tscottme said:
Do PC power supplies provide clean DC power for projects?
No.
 
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