On Wed, 03 Dec 2003 10:54:49 +0003, the renowned "Jif"
wrote:

hi

i have an old pc (member dos days) which is written on it: AC input:
151/230vac 8A/4A DC output , 30A@5v, 12A@12v

is this PS usable as power supply for electroplating for fun and learing.

Sure, you'd probably want the 12V output, right?

1) You usually need to load the 5V output with something like 1A
or the supply won't start properly. An old headlight will do
if you don't have an appropriate power resistor laying around.

2) The ATX supplies need the PS_ON (usually GREEN/14) wire
shorted to ground (BLACK eg. 15) to get them to start. AT
supplies (single row connector) don't need anything.

If you blow it up, it's only worth a few bucks.

Best regards,
Spehro Pefhany
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