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Re: Old PC PSU as power supply for VFD
Hi Stuart
Why dont you put it on your network using Kevin Hawkins
mss100 and then you would be able to use the same p/s as its rated @ 5v
approx 3 amps ...;-))
Frank
----- Original Message -----
From: "Stuart Grimshaw" <stuart@xxxxxxx>
To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2004 6:38 AM
Subject: [ukha_d] Old PC PSU as power supply for VFD
> I have an old PSU salvaged from a PC, and at least one of the wires is
+5v
when the PSU is plugged in, even though it isn't "switched on".
>
> Is it safe to use this as a PSU for a Noritake VFD? I've plugged it in
and
done a self test on the VFD
(http://cgi.sgrimshaw.plus.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=HA&id=ds
c01567_sm) which works OK, but what about long term?
>
> Cheers, Stu.
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