[sdiy] CPU power supplies

[John L Marshall]

A surplus store near me has Condor +-12V @ 1A or +-15V @ 800mA and 5V @ 6A
for $30.00 each. I bought 8 for $22.50 each. About 8 lbs. Respond of list if
interested.

John


----- Original Message -----
From: Dave Magnuson <resfreq at hoohahrecords.com>
To: Blue_NINE.a <pennypridy at earthlink.net>
Cc: Synth DIY <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2001 6:12 PM
Subject: Re: [sdiy] CPU power supplies


> At 04:54 PM 11/28/01 -0800, patchell wrote:
>
> >
> >    In general, I would say no.  Yeah, you can use one, but, they are a
> >bit noisey.  I would say check out the surplus dealers and look for
> >Power One power supplys, uh, linear power supplies, that is.  You can
> >tell it is a linear by how big and clunky it is.
> >
> >    Although, a lot of people on this list don't seem to like to bother,
> >I build my own power supplies.  I don't feel it is that difficult,
> >although, a surplus power one supplies are probably a lot less
> >expensive.
> >
>
>
> The surplus store near me has bipolar 12V Power-One supplies right now.
> There were about 10 of them there the other day for $20 each.  I bought
> some for people on the EFM list, and could also buy them for anyone on
SDIY
> that lives in the US.
>
> These are open frame models, and you'll need to attach a power cord /
fuse.
>  Not for the absolute beginner, or anyone unsure of safe handling of line
> voltage.
>
> Anyone interested, please respond off-list.  They're $20 each, and the
last
> batch I sent was about $6 to ship / insure sent via US postal service.
>
>
> Dave Magnuson
>
>
>
> Resonant Frequency:
> resfreq at hoohahrecords.com
> http://www.hoohahrecords.com/resfreq/index.html