ac-to-dc converter

[zx2plus2]

i need to buy an ac/dc conv. that outputs 12vdc @ 10 amps. any ideas on where i can get this power supply?

thanks

carlos

 

[kinjalgp]

Computer SMPS would be easiest to get.

 

[LApprenti Sorcier]

Ac to DC

Why don't you try building one of your own? It's damn easy... Power supplies are the electronic projects many students and newbies start with... (Voice of experience)

 

[kinjalgp]

Building your own would be much much costlier (10A) than buying a dam cheap SMPS for computers. It has 2 outputs 5V@25A and 12V@10A and some has even more voltages.

 

[bogdanfirst]

im for the computer suply 2.....
thing of building your own suply...if u would use a simple transformer, rectifier and a ton of capacitors..and the transformer would be very expensive, not to mention a small eficency......
but building a switching powersuply would be much more complecated so..
if i remember well u could find good computer suplies at 8-10 bux, and they also have other voltages, 5V@15-30A and -5V@5-10A and so on...

 

[Sebi]

Just keep in mind: the older ATPSU regulator feedback only from 5V output,therefore can`t work without 5V load.
When this feedback replace to 12V (with additional serial poti), i can charge a car battery with 15A.