Old & useless Pc parts...

Sam Fisher

New Member

• Jul 8, 2009

• #1

Hi Guys!
How can i use old and useless parts of a computer in the field of electronic and robotics ...( All of the parts except the motherboard and monitor.) ??
However i should gave it free to someone or sold it much lower price ...
Are the Computer parts used in these fields?
Thanks a lot.

 

Last edited: Jul 8, 2009

gabeNC

Member

• Jul 8, 2009

• #2

I guess it depends on what you are trying to build. I salvage parts off of boards all the time. You can get all kinds of neat stuff off pcbs, especially power supplies. Motherboards usually have too many tiny components for the average shmoe to use. You can pull motors off of printers and use that for steppers etc.

If the computer is running and not too ancient you could donate it to your favorite charity.

 

Last edited: Jul 8, 2009

Chippie

Member

• Jul 8, 2009

• #3

PC power supplies can be modified to give different output currents/voltages...

Assuming you have the competance to do it...

 

3v0

Coop Build Coordinator

Forum Supporter

• Jul 8, 2009

• #4

I save the fine wire used to connect the PCB to the front indicators. The .1 pitch connectors they used can also be recycled.

 

Last edited: Jul 8, 2009

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BrownOut

Banned

• Jul 8, 2009

• #5

The power supplies often have some neat torroidal inductors and transformers. I've seen some high-quality home brew switching power supplies that use them.

 

ccurtis

Well-Known Member

• Jul 8, 2009

• #6

People will pay you plenty to take that junk off their hands.

 

marcbarker

New Member

• Jul 8, 2009

• #7

Inside a hard disk you'll find a magnet so powerful, that you'd need to pry it off anything it sticks to.