But it turns out a obsolete computer power supply is perfect for the job instead.
Convert pc power supply to lab power supply.
Convert pc power supply to lab bench supply fenyutas.
In this instructable i will show you how to convert a computer power supply into a regular dc power supply with 12 5 and 3 3 v.
With features that are more or less hit or miss for what you need.
By converting the cheap free atx power supplies that can be found in any discarded computer you can get a phenomenal lab power supply with huge current outputs short circuit protection and reasonably tight voltage regulation on the 5v line.
Convert a computer power supply to a variable bench top lab power supply.
Computer power supplies have all the voltages you ll need and some very impressive current capabilities.
With these costing you only 25 and having short circuit protection thermal protection overload protection and.
Computer power supplies cost around us 30 but lab power supplies can run you 100 or more.
Convert an atx power supply into a regular dc power supply.
Prices today for a lab power supply well exceed 180.
A dc power supply can be hard to find and expensive.
Why use a computer atx power supply.
While a commercial bench power supply is certainly a worthwhile investment there is a cheaper solution that you might want to consider.