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| − | It is a better idea to have the ATX set up in a box and to use the ATX connector to connect to the banana plugs. Basically, it is then possible to have the 5 usual plugs (GND, +3.3, +5, +12, -12) and add a regulated output (0-12V). The visualization for that regulated output can be analogical. | + | It is a better idea to have the ATX set up in a box and to use the ATX connector to connect to the banana plugs. Basically, it is then possible to have the 5 usual plugs (GND, +3.3, +5, +12, -12) and add a regulated output (0-12V). The visualization for that regulated output can be analogical. However, if the system uses a micro-controller (see Buck converter below), a digital screen could be an option. That would also be great to have a current limiter on that regulated output. |
| − | + | Linear regulators are excluded for this improvement because they dissipate way to much energy. A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switched-mode_power_supply switch-mode power supply] approach is favored. So far, a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buck_converter Buck converter] is considered. | |
| − | Linear regulators are excluded for this improvement because they dissipate way to much energy. A | + | |
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Revision as of 23:12, 15 December 2011
Contents
Description
Create a lab Power Supply from an ATX PSU.
Components
| Shop | Article N° | Description | Unit price (CHF) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distrelec | 100538 | Laboratory socket black ø 4 mm | 4.- |
| Distrelec | 100540 | Laboratory socket red ø 4 mm | 4.- |
| Distrelec | 100546 | Laboratory socket green ø 4 mm | 4.- |
| Distrelec | 100544 | Laboratory socket yellow ø 4 mm | 4.- |
| Distrelec | 100542 | Laboratory socket blue ø 4 mm | 4.- |
Price
Depends of connectors number and of availability of an old working ATX PSU.
Voltage
- +5VDC
- +3.3VDC
- +12VDC
- -12VDC
People involved
- Fred
- Speredenn
Links
http://www.semageek.com/diy-transformer-une-alimentation-atx-en-alimentation-de-laboratoire/
http://pinouts.ru/Power/atxpower_pinout.shtml
http://www.sinux.net/2011/09/alim-atx.html
Pictures
Update: PSU with regulate output
It is a better idea to have the ATX set up in a box and to use the ATX connector to connect to the banana plugs. Basically, it is then possible to have the 5 usual plugs (GND, +3.3, +5, +12, -12) and add a regulated output (0-12V). The visualization for that regulated output can be analogical. However, if the system uses a micro-controller (see Buck converter below), a digital screen could be an option. That would also be great to have a current limiter on that regulated output.
Linear regulators are excluded for this improvement because they dissipate way to much energy. A switch-mode power supply approach is favored. So far, a Buck converter is considered.
Options
I suppose it is good to have at least 2 LEDs, a red and a green, each with a 220Ω resistor in series. turning on the PSU can be done with a SPDT switch, that is: on1 - on2.
- red LED is between on1 and purple (standby 5V)
- green LED is between grey (power OK) and on2 (or GND, for that matter)
- green cable is soldered onto on2
- middle point of the SPDT switch is on GND
this has the following consequences:
- when PSU is on mains and switched off, the red LED is on
- when flipping the switch, PSU turns on ; after about a second the green LED lights, indicating all is good.
I feel like wasting time, so here's some crappy ASCII art for this:
green-----------------
(grn) |
grey----R----|>|--o o--------ON2
| / ←{ this here is the SPDT switch }
GND---------------o--------o/
(red)
purple--R----|>|--------------ON1
Components
| Shop | Article N° | Description | Unit price (CHF) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distrelec | 679017 | 24-pin (NT) – 20-pin (MB) | 12.- |
| Distrelec | 100536 | Laboratory socket light-gray ø 4 mm | 4.- |
