[simpits-tech] Using an ATX power supply

[Mike Brogley]

Roy Coates wrote:

>On Thu, 30 Sep 2004, Bubba wrote:
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>>>ok, so you link the green wire to ground and the power supply should
>>>switch on.
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>>>Now, I do recall that these supplies need a load in order to function
>>>properly. I also recall horror stories about them failing if they
>>>don't have a proper load on them. Truth or urban myth?
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>>>Can anyone who KNOWS please share!?
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>>Ok, found it. A momentary switch between pin 14 and ground will do it. Just
>>make sure there's enough of a load on the +5v side since it's a switch mode
>>PS. It shouldn't fail without a load, but may well shut down.
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>>Note that this is ONLY for ATX PS's. Doesn't count for AT's.
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>Magic, thanks Steve.  +5 at 12 amps.   Smokin' !!
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No no no - a smoking power supply is a Bad Thing. Once the magic smoke 
escapes, electronics won't work any more.

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Mike