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Where can I find a power supply like this (another Make: Electronics question)

opalko
opalko over 5 years ago

So, in Make: Electronics by Charles Platt he gives an option of a benchtop power supply that

 

"provides variable DC outputs of 0V to +15V and 0V to -15V, plus a fixed 5V output. It should also have several breadboards conveniently mounted on top of its box."

 

Weeellllll, I have googled quite a bit and not been able to find anything like this; the breadboards top is throwing me off I think.  Does anyone know where to find something like what he describes?  Mostly I am finding little ammo box shaped things that provide "0V to 30V" like the one pictured below - is this the same voltage requirements he stipulates?  But what about the breadboards?...I know this is a very basic question! Thanks for any help!
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  • Andrew J
    Andrew J over 5 years ago +4
    Robert, to complete the Make: projects, you don’t need anything like that and can easily get by with just the 5V/6v regulated circuit he uses with the wall wart. I actually took that bit of his circuit…
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    jw0752 over 5 years ago +2
    Hi Robert, Your picture didn't post properly. Make sure you use the icon to insert a picture. On the question about the power supply there are quite a few that have the voltage output specifications that…
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    jw0752 over 5 years ago +2
    Hi Robert, I sent an email to Charles to see if he could give us more information about it. If he isn't too busy he usually gets back to me in a day or so. John
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    jw0752 over 5 years ago

    Hi Robert,

     

    Seems you have already communicated with Charles. He says he hasn't had that supply for a number of years. You will probably have to customize one if you want the breadboards on top.

     

    John

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    jw0752 over 5 years ago

    Hi Robert,

     

    Seems you have already communicated with Charles. He says he hasn't had that supply for a number of years. You will probably have to customize one if you want the breadboards on top.

     

    John

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    opalko over 5 years ago in reply to jw0752

    Yes he was gracious enough to reply. Am I really looking at $300 for something like this?!

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    jw0752 over 5 years ago in reply to opalko

    The used one in the ebay link above was listed at $200 I think. When I bought mine new a few years ago it was $300 or there abouts. There are other options if you want to build your own but that can run into money for parts too. Test equipment if it is cared for holds its value quite well. Look at it as an investment. You can always sell it again and get your money out.

     

    John

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