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Need Help with lighting
RandyT:
--- Quote from: Necro on May 03, 2011, 10:58:34 am ---Some PSU's are made to have a draw on them and if you short it out it can overheat/burn out quickly. Also, you're going to be wasting a ton of electricity just to get a 5V line.
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Actually, some PC supplies won't even turn on without a load. A wall wart is fine for small loads, so long as the output is regulated. If the voltage fluctuates based on the load, LED's won't be happy unless the resistors are configured for the highest possible output from the supply. If you plan on using large numbers of LEDs, high power LED's, incandescents, multiple voltages, etc, you may find something like this to be more suitable.
Necro:
That's pretty nice Randy, didn't even know they existed. :)
As a recommendation, I suggest you get something as simply, straightforward, etc., to use - it'll save hours of headaches/fires in the future. :)
Mrephunk:
OK that looks good Randy but I have some electrical knowledge yet would still want instruction/reference on how to install and use it. Where would I get this information
DNA Dan:
Why do most people plug their power items into a smart strip? Why not just run them right off the power supply? Isn't a 500W or greater power supply more that anything you would ever need in a cab?
scofthe7seas:
--- Quote from: DNA Dan on May 03, 2011, 05:32:17 pm ---Why do most people plug their power items into a smart strip? Why not just run them right off the power supply? Isn't a 500W or greater power supply more that anything you would ever need in a cab?
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I wouldn't run a marquee light off of my power supply. Or the monitor. :P
--- Quote from: Mrephunk on May 03, 2011, 10:52:45 am ---butt I have plenty of power supplies lying around, like I have a 160 watt PSU would it really burnout with no PC load? And if I use a walwart how many LEDs can I hook up to one? I was going to use some EL wire or LED strip which would connect to the PSU easily.
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As far as I know, no modern power supply will power on without something connected to the 24 pin motherboard connection. However, you can get something called a power supply tester for about 10 bucks, and the power supply will turn on and power your 5 volt connectors. (make sure it is off/unplugged before you plug that thing in!)