DIY Power Supply from ATX PSU

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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

Colors

Caption text
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