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Re: Power Supply for Command Station

2011-06-17 by Erik

Besides the cooling issue (and the noise of the fan!), don't forget that a PC power supply is normally controlled from the motherboard. That has as a side-effect that you can't simply hook up an ATX power supply: it won't provide power until it "senses" the motherboard. In short: you'll have to modify it. Search for it online, and heed any warnings and safety precautions!

Erik


--- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, Bruno <brunorc@...> wrote:
>
> 2011/6/15 Bob S. <tttsystems@...>
> >
> >
> > A PC power supply requires forced air cooling, a fan to blow air over the heat sinks.  There is no outside air inlet on a CS.
> 
> But if one removes the side panels, there are four square holes that
> can be used for it. Not sure how does it look when rack ears are in
> use though.
>

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