hi,
I have done some electronics in the past (I used to teach physics) and have built some computer orientated devices.
so I am not completely ignorance, however my knowledge is more theoretical out of a book rather than practical.
I now find myself in the position where I can pursue this hobby more vigourously.
My projects will tend to be computer, robotics oriented although one of the first things I wish to investigate are - Peltier coolers (I want to keep my pasties hot and my beer cool on my mobility scooter).
the little bit of research I have done so for seems to indicate that these devices will run away if the current is not limited.
I am therefore looking for an affordable bench powersupply. I need to be able to set the maximum current a device can draw from the power supply.
I am looking at a Maplin product-
100W Slim Bench Power Supply
I would be grateful for comments as to whether this is the way to go for a reasonably priced bench power supply that well do what I need to do.
Thanks,
Steve
I have done some electronics in the past (I used to teach physics) and have built some computer orientated devices.
so I am not completely ignorance, however my knowledge is more theoretical out of a book rather than practical.
I now find myself in the position where I can pursue this hobby more vigourously.
My projects will tend to be computer, robotics oriented although one of the first things I wish to investigate are - Peltier coolers (I want to keep my pasties hot and my beer cool on my mobility scooter).
the little bit of research I have done so for seems to indicate that these devices will run away if the current is not limited.
I am therefore looking for an affordable bench powersupply. I need to be able to set the maximum current a device can draw from the power supply.
I am looking at a Maplin product-
100W Slim Bench Power Supply
I would be grateful for comments as to whether this is the way to go for a reasonably priced bench power supply that well do what I need to do.
Thanks,
Steve