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urbecrisch:
I'm curious if I can use my PC to power up my coin lamps (LED) or if I should use my power supply powering my arcade monitor.
I already have 12v power from my PC to my trackball (Lightmite). Can I split the same wire to power my coin lamps or should I use the 12v coming from my external power supply (PIC1)?
I just don't want to damage anything giving too much juice from the same source.
Kevin Mullins:
--- Quote from: urbecrisch on July 04, 2007, 10:57:29 am ---I'm curious if I can use my PC to power up my coin lamps (LED)
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Yes
--- Quote from: urbecrisch on July 04, 2007, 10:57:29 am ---Can I split the same wire to power my coin lamps
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Yes
Especially if you're running LED's....they won't draw too much current off the PC power supply.
Just be sure to use the right voltage lamp/LED for whatever voltage you put to them.
i.e. 5v or 12v, etc
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