I am looking to make a desktop power supply and I have searched many threads here but came to this conclusion. There is not a schematic for what I am looking for.
I think this could be a group effort over time and I am willing to do the work then post the final resulting circuit diagram and parts lists to go with.
The goal is to build the simplest AC 120/230v to DC 0 - 50 volt adjustable and 0 - 50 amp adjustable power supply. Extras would be 5v and 12v outs, more than one output (might be too much), meters for V's and A's.
Is it possible to rework a computer PSU these are switching PS's that have a transformer for 12v 5v 3.3v and -5v -12v already in them. Maybe swap some parts and add the adjustable circuitry.
Do we make the AC adjustable prior to going into the transformer and thus we have lower DC ouput but build the DC side for a max voltage amperage?
Can we do this as a community thread? Suggestions?
BTW - long time geek first time "All About Circuits" poster! This forum is so much like the cnczone.com forum I call home that I now have a hard time splitting my time between that forum and this one!!! You all rock and thanks for the forum and brain share!
Coog
I think this could be a group effort over time and I am willing to do the work then post the final resulting circuit diagram and parts lists to go with.
The goal is to build the simplest AC 120/230v to DC 0 - 50 volt adjustable and 0 - 50 amp adjustable power supply. Extras would be 5v and 12v outs, more than one output (might be too much), meters for V's and A's.
Is it possible to rework a computer PSU these are switching PS's that have a transformer for 12v 5v 3.3v and -5v -12v already in them. Maybe swap some parts and add the adjustable circuitry.
Do we make the AC adjustable prior to going into the transformer and thus we have lower DC ouput but build the DC side for a max voltage amperage?
Can we do this as a community thread? Suggestions?
BTW - long time geek first time "All About Circuits" poster! This forum is so much like the cnczone.com forum I call home that I now have a hard time splitting my time between that forum and this one!!! You all rock and thanks for the forum and brain share!
Coog