DIY Power Supply from ATX PSU: Difference between revisions
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Parts | Parts | ||
* On/Off Switch | * On/Off Switch | ||
* 2 live 2 ground speaker terminal | * Fuses | ||
* 2 live and 2 ground speaker terminal for 5V (red and black) | |||
* cigarette lighter socket | * cigarette lighter socket | ||
* 10 watt 10 ohm resistor | * 10 watt 10 ohm resistor | ||
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* Make sure that the PSU has been disconnected for 3+ days or grab the resistor and put it between a 5 volt and a ground pin | * Make sure that the PSU has been disconnected for 3+ days or grab the resistor and put it between a 5 volt and a ground pin | ||
The power resistor: | |||
* If 5V; use 5 Ohm 5W (two 10 ohms in parallel) | |||
* If 12V; use 24 Ohm 5W | |||
* Solder a 10 watt power resistor to PIN 3(COM/black) and 4(+5C red) – This creates a load on the power supply. | |||
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== References == | == References == | ||
* https://www.instructables.com/DIY-Lab-Bench-Power-Supply/ Done inside the PSU unit | |||
* https://www.instructables.com/ATX-Workbench-Power-Supply-Project/ Fuses | |||
* https://www.instructables.com/How-To-Build-A-Power-Supply-For-Electronics-Hobby/ | |||
* https://www.instructables.com/Convert-A-PSU-Into-A-Bench-Power-Supply/ | * https://www.instructables.com/Convert-A-PSU-Into-A-Bench-Power-Supply/ | ||
Latest revision as of 10:51, 17 June 2025
Introduction
Theory
Parts
- On/Off Switch
- Fuses
- 2 live and 2 ground speaker terminal for 5V (red and black)
- cigarette lighter socket
- 10 watt 10 ohm resistor
Warning: Condensator charge:
- Make sure that the PSU has been disconnected for 3+ days or grab the resistor and put it between a 5 volt and a ground pin
The power resistor:
- If 5V; use 5 Ohm 5W (two 10 ohms in parallel)
- If 12V; use 24 Ohm 5W
- Solder a 10 watt power resistor to PIN 3(COM/black) and 4(+5C red) – This creates a load on the power supply.
| Header text | Header text | Header text |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 0 V (GND) | COM |
| Orange | +3.3V | |
| Red | +5V | |
| Yellow | +12V | |
| Yellow + black stripe | +12 V (2nd rail) | Newer PSUs |
| White | -5V | Not in newer PSUs |
| Blue | -12 V | Not in newer PSUs |
| Brown (small gauge) | +3.3V sense | Must be connected to the orange (+3.3V) to allow the PSU to detect and regulate output |
| Pink (small gauge) | +5V sense | Must be connected to the red (+5V) to allow the PSU to detect and regulate output |
| Yellow (small gauge) | 12V Sense | Must be connected to the yellow (+12V) to allow the PSU to detect and regulate output |
| Green | PSU on | Connect to GND; put the switch here |
| Grey | Power good (self test ok) | |
| Purple | +5V Standby | The indicator LED |
Connections
References
- https://www.instructables.com/DIY-Lab-Bench-Power-Supply/ Done inside the PSU unit
- https://www.instructables.com/ATX-Workbench-Power-Supply-Project/ Fuses
- https://www.instructables.com/How-To-Build-A-Power-Supply-For-Electronics-Hobby/
- https://www.instructables.com/Convert-A-PSU-Into-A-Bench-Power-Supply/
