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  • Author Author: rctho
  • Date Created: 7 Jan 2018 9:29 PM Date Created
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ATX Bench top power supply

rctho
rctho
7 Jan 2018

I have seen these around on the internet for a while and now i could use one. scored a psu for free so of course, i took it apart. Seems pretty straight fwd. gonna wire it up tomorrow.

 

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I'll post a pic of it when it's finished.

 

*Edited* I finished this thing up today. I even made some leads for my breadboard. I tested all the binding posts with a multimeter and they all have the expected output. there was a -12v wire buried in the psu but by the time i found it was over drilling holes. This will do as is.

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Putting together a small lab at home so i don't have to use my works hardware lab although the equipment is pretty amazing. What are some other tools to have to get started for a beginner?

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  • rctho
    rctho over 5 years ago in reply to genebren +3
    Hi Gene, Thanks for the tip on the open scope. Unfortunately cool lil gadgets like that can be hard to find in Canada and if i do find it the price will reflect that. Once again i didn't know such a device…
  • jw0752
    jw0752 over 5 years ago +2
    Hi Craig, It seems we had a discussion this a couple on the forum a couple years ago. It might be helpful to run a search to see if there are any useful tips. I look forward to seeing your completed project…
  • genebren
    genebren over 5 years ago +2
    Craig, As far as tools go, a lot depends on what you want to build. The basics are: Multi meter Oscilloscope Signal Generator There are some pretty clever (and relatively inexpensive) devices like Diligent…
  • rctho
    rctho over 5 years ago in reply to genebren

    Hi Gene,

     

    Thanks for the tip on the open scope. Unfortunately cool lil gadgets like that can be hard to find in Canada and if i do find it the price will reflect that. Once again i didn't know such a device exists. I'll keep an eye out. if i can find multi devices they will take up less real estate on my desk which is small.

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  • genebren
    genebren over 5 years ago

    Craig,

     

    As far as tools go, a lot depends on what you want to build.

    The basics are:

    Multi meter

    Oscilloscope

    Signal Generator

     

    There are some pretty clever (and relatively inexpensive) devices like Diligent  Open Scope MZ which for $89.00, provides most of the functionality of the above three devices (and more).

     

    From there, again, it really depends on what you want to do and/or build.

     

    Enjoy, but be safe.

    Gene

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    jw0752 over 5 years ago

    Hi Craig,

    It seems we had a discussion this a couple on the forum a couple years ago. It might be helpful to run a search to see if there are any useful tips.

    I look forward to seeing your completed project.

    John

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