Dennis,
I scavenged a power supply from an old desktop computer. Well
controlled 5V and +/-12V. The one that I scavenged was a 300W supply.
I use it to run my Garmin Chartplotter during the off season to download
trip data. Computer power supplies are incredibly cheap and the power
quality is well regulated.
Neil Schiller
1983 C&C 35-3, #028, "Grace"
Whitehall, Michigan
On 12/6/2021 3:39 PM, Dennis C. via CnC-List wrote:
Over the years, I've found a need for 12 volt power. For instance, if
I wanted to test a marine GPS or VHF. My answer is usually to attach
wires with alligators clips to the battery in my truck or to a 12 volt
jump starter. This is less than ideal..
I know there are inexpensive 120 VAC/12 volt power supplies out
there. I see them on eBay, Amazon, etc. Many are just a box with no
120 VAC wire and plug. Like this:
https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/MEAN-WELL/RS-15-12?qs=ql1K%252BkDau3qz9%252BonMzIW2g%3D%3D&mgh=1
Ideally, I would like one that already has the 120 VAC cord and has a
terminal strip to insert the stripped power wires of the device I'm
testing. Can some of you hobbyists point me towards an inexpensive
but decent power supply? It need not be powerful. 10 watts would
probably suffice.
--
Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA
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