ATX conversion to bench power supply (fixed & variable)
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11 місяців томуHello friends!
In this episode I will show you how I converted an old ATX PSU into a bench power supply with fixed and variable outputs.
Some of you asked me for this video, but I also wanted to make it for a long time.
Now I have a more colorful power supply that will replace my 2 old ones.
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Schematic (volt/ammeter + converter): i.imgur.com/iELrqwg.jpg
Potentiometers schematic: i.imgur.com/fu69FpN.jpg
Components:
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Binding posts: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFU...
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@uzer_zero 3 місяці тому
Humorous, clear, straight-to-the-point with some very nice ideas here. Thanks for posting this. I have all the parts to make one of these but keep putting it off. This video may inspire me to get back to work on it. Great work!
@stephendudley4377 10 місяців тому
Just found your channel and just want to say I love your style, honesty and self depreciation is an extremely rare thing on YT, and everywhere else nowadays come to mention it. The added humor is a bonus that has now made me a fan and subscriber. Please keep doing what you do and thank you for your excellent content
@fatoniwahyuutama6591 9 місяців тому
Ah... Fellow subscriber, then; despite this is the very first his video that I seen, I love his style etc and then, subscribed 🙂
@bigZCNC 4 місяці тому
Thank you for taking the time to do this. Just made my own. Now be able to use it to power my other DIY projects (RSU, magnetic stirrer, photoetch shaker etc, etc).
@GhostRider7Seven 10 місяців тому
"Words cannot capture the awe-inspiring beauty of the video showcasing the ingenious creation of a 12V energy source using nothing but scrap metal. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to witness such creativity and resourcefulness in action. This video not only highlights the power of human ingenuity but also serves as a reminder that beauty can be found in the most unexpected places. Thank you to the creators for sharing this remarkable project, as it truly showcases the limitless possibilities that lie within our grasp when we dare to think outside the box."
@omniwatcher 3 місяці тому
Thank you very much, this video is very informative and straightforward without any unnecessary information. I like the idea that you use the ATX's normal outputs as well. The way you do the layout is also very practical for me.
@user-pp2hn5nv6o 5 місяців тому
A professional giving a professional project presentation. Thank you, Sir, for giving perfectly precise information.
@thomashverring9484 9 місяців тому
I only came here for a how-to on a power supply from a PSU, but I stayed because of your humour and your cat! And it's a great video and how-to :^)
@lloydsshednanigans 11 місяців тому
I am a bit of an electronics-project fan too and I appreciate your video. Too-many times, instructional videos turn into unnecessarily over-complicated and "waffly" rubbish. You have shown EXACTLY what is needed and WHY in one simple video. Well-done. The cameo-appearances by 'El Gato' are an excellent segue into the next scene. The wry humour is also appreciated. Thanks for a great video.
@Rocky3ooo 10 місяців тому
Very informative and even more entertaining, thank you and your lovely assistant for producing this video. 😻
@3v068 8 місяців тому
Sorin, I want to thank you for this. I have a car subwoofer with a class D car audio amplifier to power it. I have been trying to get a reasonable power supply for some time for it, but lately, I cant get anything that is either outrageously expensive, or outrageously underpowered. PC power supplies are able to provide the wattage, but its difficult to provide all that amperage through those wires, this actually gives me a solution to my amperage problems with the amplifier. The power supply cuts off when normally plugged in because it cant provide the massive amount of wattage but with all of the wires together in one place, it allows me to have FAR MORE amperage to the amplifier, therefore allowing me to drive it harder. This is important because I DJ and I need really loud speakers in certain situations. This is awesome!
@fernsgilbert 10 місяців тому
I built exactly a same bench power supply. But I also added a relay and switch before the variable power output so its easier to set the required voltage before hand and then switch On the load.
@guatel-atassistenciatecnic5375 7 місяців тому
Great project! Congratulations!
@markf1441 11 місяців тому
Connect the fan between +12 and +5 V . Check and choose polarity 7V cc . I like your assistant !
@_funkytorino_ 11 місяців тому
Very clever!
@donaldfilbert4832 7 місяців тому
Very nice !! Pro looking !! Love the cabinet work too !!
@GuianLorenzo 11 місяців тому
I also have used the same volt amp meter for my small diy project and yes it adds an unwanted voltage drop even at 1 amps but I still used it because my build has an average current draw of 150mA - 300mA. Also your cat is a really good assistant
@SuperFredAZ 11 місяців тому
maybe you could do a conversion using a 19 V laptop supply, put it in a wooden box add the volt/ammeter binding posts. With a 90+ Watt power supply you can still get quite useful current, and of course this is 100% safe!
@MuhammadShafiq-fh8dp 11 місяців тому
You have not used -12 volt in series with +12 volt because -12 volts has only 0.5 amp. If you use it in series you get 24 volts but 0.5 amp only as output.
@Sorin_DIY 11 місяців тому
Correct.
@roeb13 11 місяців тому
No.. I make 24v from -12v, test curent load and I got 8a drop to 22v in full load amplifier tpa3116..
@ankanpradhan9724 8 місяців тому
In his test with that car light bulb it is proved that it can exceed well over 3amps, probably more.......
@Alypsat_kz 2 місяці тому
If you connect two such power supplies in series, you can raise the voltage to 48 volts using -12 volts from one of the power supplies.
@JimboDude66 8 місяців тому
Very nice work! I can't wait to start my own power supply (requesting the parts now...). And I love your cat ;-) And I really love that you use the 'old' power supply case, so we don't have to make a new one 👍👍
@nalgene247 2 місяці тому
Nice video! It's always nice to watch someone who knows what they are doing. Since I am not one of them, I am now convinced to just buy a power supply instead.
@stephendudley4377 10 місяців тому
I used to install signs and used that self adhesive vinyl fairly often, for future reference if you make up a spray bottle with water and add literally one tiny drop of dawn dishwashing soap (no more than the smallest drop!) you can spray the solution liberally to the back of the vinyl and the surface it is to be adhered to giving you the ability to move it around and get it exactly where you want it, then you squeegee any air or water bubbles out and it sticks very well, won't work on a porous surface like that wood unless it's sanded and sealed though. Hope it helps in any future projects
@thomashverring9484 9 місяців тому
Excellent tip!
@SteveH-TN 11 місяців тому
Thanks for sharing this video and information. I appreciate your thoughts and advice.
@christaylor9112 9 місяців тому
You have prompted me to look into doing something similar with one of my old PC power supplies, good work. Love your feline helper too, every electronics channel should have one.
@martyb3783 11 місяців тому
Well done. I think I will make one for myself. Thanks for making this video!
@rynosity68 7 місяців тому
Nice video Sorin - clear instructions and explanations. Funny too - your cat wants to help.
@moriartymw 12 днів тому
Excellent video - entertaining and easy to follow. I have a newer 700W power supply from a tower PC I no longer use. It comes with a slew of wire connectors so I am hoping to make a companion pox that will interface with it somehow instead of modifying it like you have done.
@colefoster9280 11 місяців тому
One of the nicest looking computer power supply conversions I've seen, good job.
@shridharkulkarni7489 10 місяців тому
Nicely explained in details, seems to be accurate, for electronic experiments, thanks
@apostolosp4774 11 місяців тому
very nice work man , thanks for sharing !
@jamiew.lacroix7055 4 місяці тому
My cat looks exactly as your does, she a real character. Awesome video thanks for the hard work.
@scotnorth 9 місяців тому
Nice bit of work And looks great.
@balamageshkumar3048 11 місяців тому
Real DIY King! Amazing videos sir!
@andresgarciaalves 11 місяців тому
Awesome project 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@magnum164 8 місяців тому
I am actually doing the same thing, had it on my bench for a while waiting for a case design I like. In addition to 12V,3V and 5V I also need adjustable as well. But I am using a 1500W DC-DC booster 10V-60V IN and 12-90V out and 30AMP Max. SInce I need from time to time 48V, 60V to test electric mower boards. I have a 1500W 12V PSU that has a rail leaking so it no longer works on PC.
@gheorghitaboboc1502 11 місяців тому
Nice power supply conversion!
@teomanc.9284 11 місяців тому
The simplicity of the narration and the presentation make this familiar subject enjoyable. I think it's worth the holy bible for novices like me. Thank you Sorin.
@ronyd...1310 10 місяців тому
Es excelente este video y mas aun porque se ve la evolución de tus trabajos...este tema las fuentes de laboratorio caseras son FUNDAMENTALES...ojala sigas creando mas modelos... saludos desde Argentina Bs As
@MiguelDeMarchena 11 місяців тому
Thanks for the video Mr. Sorin
@bwselectronic 11 місяців тому
Nice looking build. Hope it got your supervisors approval😎
@SeeFreeTV 9 місяців тому
You mean the cat?
@bwselectronic 9 місяців тому
@@SeeFreeTV of course😎
@RaghavanRaghunathan 9 місяців тому
Good video and nice cat. Thanks for sharing.
@injoelsgarage3934 11 місяців тому
Nicely done!
@allyg2510 3 місяці тому
Thank you for the very good instructional video with no faffing about and I loved your cat helping you !!
@ansonvattakunnel5297 11 місяців тому
Great video as always, keep it up
@MrClean-ep7uc 10 місяців тому
Great video, I've been watching this a few times because I have an old computer with an ATX power supply, and this video was a great reference. I'm almost done now, I just wanted to add a warning to anybody out there that the heat sinks on these models may not be grounded and while it didn't kill me, was a big surprise
@wwaldes Місяць тому
nie byłeś wystarczająco wilgotny
@ankanpradhan9724 11 місяців тому
Good work as always, respect from India 👌☺️
@Tefelucky 11 місяців тому
hi Sorin what a simple and compact video.....! Add the connection diagram too Thank you
@Maurice-pz5sh 7 місяців тому
I too enjoyed both the technical aspect and the humerus one. El gato will steel the whole show he is quite the actor!😃
@bernardlemay8563 6 місяців тому
I enjoyed, so I subscribed. Can't wait to start binge watching your content.
@jeffjordan3806 8 місяців тому
Great job ! And, I LOVE the cat.
@bobelism 11 місяців тому
Ai urcat in topul UKpostsrilor mei preferati :D Keep up the good work!
@ChrysalideEngineering 8 місяців тому
Indeed computer PSU are very handy, i keep couple of them for the purpose of auxiliary supply Regards Jean-François
@ManoharSingh-lq8po 7 місяців тому
DONE GREAT JOB.& NICE EXPLANATION.
@kithmalkalhara4329 11 місяців тому
nice work ! thank you ❤
@fernando_gotze 9 місяців тому
Nice video!
@jumbo999614 6 місяців тому
That's beautiful power supply.
@inhaitran1203 8 місяців тому
THANK FOR THIS VIDEO, GOOD JOB. VERY USEFULL, VERY NICE
@johnhricko8212 4 місяці тому
Thank you for including your mischievous assistant ! !
@fredfarnackle5455 7 місяців тому
Nice job.
@seeker70 11 місяців тому
Due to short circuit protection -12 vots handels only 0.5 amp current if you exceed this current SMPS will turn off. For this you can bypass the protection circuit and use its full power even in +12 -12 rail.
@damyanstoyanov1830 8 місяців тому
How would one find the circuit in order to bypass it?
@seeker70 8 місяців тому
@@damyanstoyanov1830 wires going to voltage to regulator IC or main IC by resistor.
@seeker70 8 місяців тому
It depends bro every circuit is different try finding video on UKposts for your model or same looking pcb board
@tolkienfan1972 3 місяці тому
I love this idea. I have an unused pc power supply... I might attempt a similar mod. Very cool. Also, love the shots of your cat!
@Ucfhm 11 місяців тому
Finally a video!!! welcome back.
@mariomionskowski6223 10 місяців тому
Realy funny and nice design. i like your soldering iron.
@alex-fara-coruptie 7 місяців тому
Bravo Sorin frumos proiect, tare amuzanta si zapacita e pisica ta 😅
@stevenA44 11 місяців тому
As always, I love your cat. :) I've seen your other power supply conversions and I want to make one, but I have a decent sized bench-top power supply already, plus two smaller ones. I love building stuff though. I might make this one just to be doing it.
@rustamakhmullaev5697 11 місяців тому
Very good job, bro👍
@electronic7979 11 місяців тому
Nice project
@gabrielalejandronatalini1913 10 місяців тому
Very good power supply. Beautiful cat.😊
@elikamil7651 10 місяців тому
thank you very much for good guidance sir..
@user-cs5dq8tb8m 2 місяці тому
Thank you so much sir, it was beyond helpful. And also lovely cat.
@pcantele 11 місяців тому
Great project! Enjoyed the cat!
@Popeyes66 11 місяців тому
Your cat and yourself are funny Sorin. Nice job.
@Jameel_Ali 11 місяців тому
Sorin loves his ATX PSU to Bench PSU conversions lol
@ServiceOrchestramegastore 27 днів тому
thank you, education and fun.. love that cute cat 🥰
@chaswinder 3 місяці тому
Great video. I love your humour, and of course your cat!
@GlishaSo 8 місяців тому
amazing!!!!!!!
@ahmednasr7227 Місяць тому
Very good idea thanks bro good work
@adrianohaha7659 7 місяців тому
Bravo 👍
@LampuLedPLTS 7 місяців тому
good tutorial
@mishah6623 10 місяців тому
Sempre bravo ed esauriente.👍👍
@MalaIsGone 11 місяців тому
AHHH THE MAN IS BACK AGAIN 👏👏👏
@stormrider2230 11 місяців тому
Can someone please elaborate more on the c.c protection? I am awaiting for the parts to assemble the similar one. But I am not sure what kind of protection you are talking about? I was planning to use it as battery charger etc.
@aahnacer1897 3 місяці тому
Awsome. Very interesting video. Thanks. Bro.
@TheJobieadobe 23 дні тому
That was super entertaining to watch! I love the cat helping as well lol 🤣
@brianbloom1799 6 місяців тому
Your cat is cute, Me and my wife have a 30 pound monster Tabby, She runs the House, Great power supply Build.
@quantumleap359 10 місяців тому
Nice job
@tayro7265 5 місяців тому
You should look up the datasheet for the voltage regulator Ic's built in the Cpu Psu. Many have a max output of 30-40 volts. Make sure downstream caps can handle the max volts plus 10%. The datasheet will tell you what pins on the Ic connect to volt sense resistors. Remove the resistors and connect wires for multi turn pots. The datasheet will also give a voltage output range and corresponding resistor values. If say the 12v regulator can operate up to 40v's and it takes a 10ohm resistor to do so or a 20ohm resistor to reach 24v's then a 30ohm pot should reach around 36v's. Do this for all of the outputs. The neg 12v is now -36v and the pos 12v is +36v giving you a 0-72vdc total output. All for the cost of a few pots, wire and possibly some caps. Why add a voltage regulator to a voltage regulator?
@TheBlackManitu 3 місяці тому
That's a very interesting information. What could be done to also adjust the amperage?
@tayro7265 3 місяці тому
@@TheBlackManitu If your trying to get more amps out than the PSU would normally provide, look into current sourcing. The 2N3055 in a To-3 pack could be helpful. If you just want to vary what is being provided look into current regulating transistors. Like the LM317. Tons of at hand info. Different current loads, adjust ability, temp displacement, max min volts etc.
@housewirestv 6 місяців тому
great video. I needed only 12V so I left only that output
@LheodaTechTv 11 місяців тому
nice sharing
@wanderingmoon9772 6 місяців тому
I LOVE that you included your cat in this. 😁😍🤣🤣
@simonilett998 6 місяців тому
Very nice job. I think the cat is bored and is trying to tell you he's looking for a project to help with. I modified one a few years ago and included a variable CC/CV buck/boost module with digital screen and separate +/- terminal posts for adjustable output. I also have 4 separate voltage + output terminals and 1 common - terminal, all are constantly live, but I added a rotary switch to switch the boost/buck converter on/off, and the rotary switch also connects to a mini volt meter display so I can view each output terminal voltage separately, or to turn the volt meter off. I was able to keep the case, fan, input power socket, main switch as original, and I mounted all the terminals, boost/buck, volt meter, usb socket and sb/on led's and sb switch on the top panel. It took a fair bit of careful planning (ocd) but it all came out very nicely👍
@wwaldes Місяць тому
zrób chociaż zdjęcia i wstaw na youtube
@simonilett998 Місяць тому
@@wwaldes Ok, I will take a short video and I will upload it to UKposts. I will notify you the video link tomorrow after I upload it.👍
@wwaldes Місяць тому
@@simonilett998 wow, dziękuję!!! nie spodziewałem się odpowiedzi. dzięki jeszcze raz. pozdrawiam z Polski.
@simonilett998 Місяць тому
@@wwaldes No problem, I always try to reply to comments. I don't speak Polish, so I have to use a translator. Here's a link below to my ATX power supply video as promised. The video is in English, so you can try turning on subtitles, or use a translator, or you may already understand English. Hope you like how mine turned out. ukposts.info/have/v-deo/e35mpHyvln-gzWw.htmlsi=aIU8FtwMHiwLj-Mg
@wwaldes Місяць тому
@@simonilett998 Dziękuję, oczywiście znam sposób tłumaczenia, i wiem że nie mówisz po polsku zasiadam do oglądania. Mam kilka zasilaczy opartych o ridena, np. 6018, 6006, 6012. i inne. Długo zajmuję się elektroniką, ale zawsze wspaniałą przygodą jest dla mnie spojrzenie kogoś z innej części świata na różne tematy elektroniczne. Dziękuje jeszcze raz. Pozdrawiam🖐
@sukhsa9460 7 місяців тому
Hello Hi Bro I like all your videos very much and recently. I am a subscriber on your UKposts, I like all your videos and they are also useful.
@fardinahsanemon7946 11 місяців тому
Watching your video from Bangladesh. Actually i watch your all video
@damyanstoyanov1830 8 місяців тому
Hi Sorin, how do you get the amperage reading on the meter for the fixed power posts? The displayed voltage seems to be from the variable at all time
@Sorin_DIY 8 місяців тому
Hi. the ammeter is connected in series on the negative (black) wire. so no matter what output you use, the negative is common so current will flow through it.
@mixme8655 6 місяців тому
New subscriber always watching your videos ❤❤❤thanks i like it most😊
@Alypsat_kz 2 місяці тому
If you connect two such power supplies in series, you can raise the voltage to 48 volts using -12 volts from one of the power supplies.
@CryptoRider45 5 місяців тому
Great tutorial... I love the cat🐱
@ElyTrick828 9 місяців тому
Good bro❤
@cemonsoy8507 6 місяців тому
thanks good job
@DAROS21Q 8 місяців тому
muy buen video cada quien tiene sus gustos personales y esta fuente de laboratorio casera se lleva los laureles.-
@soaroneagleswings7 9 місяців тому
Excellent presentation! I do have a question...what are the maximum number of amps it can produce and is there anyway to wire it so it would produce the full 19 amps? Thank you!
@Sorin_DIY 9 місяців тому
Hi. Each output of a PC power supply (3.3V, 5V, 12V) has a specified maximum current. if you connect the internal wires directly to the binding posts, each output will deliver its maximum current (if the power supply doesn't have any problems). but if you redirect an output, let's say the 12V output, through a DC converter to adjust the voltage and current, then the maximum current will depend on the type of the converter, the adjusted voltage and the efficiency.
@lewymartain8267 6 місяців тому
Brilliant !!!
@StefanRogin 6 місяців тому
Awesome video, thank you for sharing! Was thinking to do the same but with a new 750W power source (Tacens Anima APIII750). Also was thinking to add a esp32 in the mix, as have plenty lying around. Do you have any advice on what components to choose for it? Or would the same ceramic resistance match?
@Sorin_DIY 6 місяців тому
You can use the same ceramic resistor. For the variable output you can use a more powerful buck/boost converter.
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