[sdiy] modular power supplies + lightweight cousins aunts, uncles and graverobbers

[gino wong]

I too have been looking for a pcb for a 317-337 adjustable linear
supply with a small footprint.  I can't find a reputable dealer that
will just sell a board.  You would think something like that would be
very common

On 4/2/07, Ken Stone <sasami at hotkey.net.au> wrote:
>
> >On this note, i can't find a single atx supply with more than 0.8amp on
> >the -12v rail... anybody know of a balanced atx supply?
>
> That's because it is only used for the RS232 port. You'd need to use two of
> them, one for each rail, and then you'd discover the next quirk - they
> usually require a 5V load to even start.
>
> Consider using three or four smaller linear units instead of one big one.
> That will also help you if you have a failure on the road.
>
> Ken
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