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AmericanDemon:
I want to connect it to the IPAC as well. In this cabinet I plan to have my PC, PS2, Gamecube, and Xbox.
So I should be able to just use the IPACs power or a 3rd source in order to use my P360. Thats great news.
One of the reasons I have asked this is because I have a spare AT power supply that I plan to use for LEDs, lights, and for powering other objects. Considering having this power supply, well supply the 5v and ground for the P360 and connecting the left, right, up, down to the IPAC and to the Console PCB. Anything wrong with this statement? What other factors have I failed to consider?
I think I am missing something in that thought though. I apologize for my elementary understanding of electronics and diagrams, but this is the only way to learn.
ShinAce:
It doesn't matter where the P360 takes its 5 volt from. However, it is very important that it shares the same ground as the encoder being used.
cholin:
As long as it gets the power it needs and the grounding is the right one, then its fine. If you decide to use a BATTERY PACK for some reason, it will still work. Good thing about electronics: 5 volts means 5 volts, doesnt matter where, not like "This controller requires 5 volts filtered through a brand new 56 inch television set".
ShinAce:
I'll just explain why.
If you a transformer supply, or battery, that becomes what's called a "floating" source. So I can put 2 batteries in series and they add up in voltage. You can't do that with a non-floating source(direct from wall outlet).
So what you do is take a wire and join the ground on your battery(-) to the ground of your encoder. By doing that, you lose your "float" on the battery and now the P360 and encoder can communicate. If you don't do it, the P360 will not be able to send signals.
cholin:
One thing Ive always wonderred, why does a standard American plug have 3 socket holes while you only use + and -, and if the - side is ground, whats the other one?
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