Computer ATX Power Supply adaption

[old man emu]

If you are building your own printer, you will need to get a power supply. I have been sourcing mine from junked computers which contain ATX type power supplies. Here is a link to the instructions that I have used successfully.

http://www.wikihow.com/Convert-a-Com...b-Power-Supply Only use the black wires and yellow wires for your power output.

Be selective about the PSUs you collect. Your printer will pull a lot of current, so always check the specs to make sure that the PSU can output more than 16 AMPS at 12 volts. If you find a PSU that puts out less than 16A, don't throw it away. Look for another PSU and connect the two in parallel as shown in the attached diagram. By connecting the PSUs in parallel, you will still get 12V, but the current (amps) will be the sum of the individual amperage outputs.

Finally, if you salvage enough PSUs, follow the instructions in the link to turn one into a very handy workshop power supply.

Old Man Emu