RE: Old PC PSU as power supply for VFD

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The +5V is the standby power that is used when the PC is switched off -
remember the non-latched on button???
I'd check what ampage this can supply vs. what the VFD needs, I'd guess it
should be OK, but best to check...


-----Original Message-----
From: Stuart Grimshaw [mailto:stuart@xxxxxxx]
Sent: 12 April 2004 21:38
To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
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=dsc01567_sm) which works OK, but what about long
term?

Cheers, Stu.



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