[simpits-tech] How to hook up fans & lights??

[Roy Coates]

On Thu, 8 May 2003, Rod Dale wrote:

> I use old power supplies out of 386 or 486 PCs (remember them ?).These are
> continuous DC output - load or no load !!! I use the 5 volt output to power
> the backlit panels ( the real ones). I'm still looking at a method of
> dimming these, at the moment they are on or off.
> For flood lights and such I'm using 12 volt lamps powered from a bench
> power supply. For dimming I'm using those small kits you can buy for
> controlling 12 volt motors etc. These can carry up to 10 amps, which I've
> found is more than enough.
> I'm looking for a similar item for the 5 volt backlighting, any ideas ?
> Rod
>


Squint?

;)

Roy.