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Converting ATX Power Supply: Adjusting +12V to 6-10V Range with Simple Schemes

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  • #1 6633506
    Liquidator88
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    How do you convert an ATX power supply so that + 12V can be adjusted from 6 to 10 volts from it? Any simple schemes?
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    Czesiek
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    You do not need to rework the adapter. It is enough to add an external voltage tegulator.
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    Liquidator88
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    Czesiek wrote:
    You do not need to modify the power supply. It is enough to add an external voltage tegulator.


    That just knew ;) Just how to make / make such a regulation?
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    Liquidator88
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    Do not smoke like that, hehe :P Is there anyone who can help me in this matter? I need to make some adjustments to the ATX power supply taqk to regulate the voltage from 0-12V ... I am asking for help
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    pawel13t
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    LM317
    Pozdr.
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    gilus1
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    What intensity should this regulator be?
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    Liquidator88
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    pawel13t wrote:
    LM317
    Pozdr.


    Can you be more specific? some simple scheme;>

    gilus1 wrote:
    What intensity should this regulator be?


    Such as is in the standard ATX power supply on the 12V output (those that power the HDD), i.e. from 7 to 10A max.
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    Darrieus
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    Give this intensity because the LM317 may turn out to be too weak.
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    lubamet wrote:
    Give this intensity because the LM317 may turn out to be too weak.

    7-10A max :)
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    gilus1
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    If you do not need voltage below 1.2V, then you can use the LM 338 regulator (max 5A). Tell me what you need this regulation for.
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    Liquidator88 wrote:
    lubamet wrote:
    Give this intensity because the LM317 may be too weak.

    7-10A max :)


    It can instead of dorabiać the external regulator convert the ATX power supply to regulated, because with 10A it will be a slight problem.
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    This regulation is needed to power the RTG lamp incandescence, according to the lamp manufacturer max. glow current is 6A. I thought that it will use a 12V line from the ATX power supply. It only needs voltage regulation between 2 and 10V
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    #13 6790343
    Darrieus
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    LM317 + 2N3771 can be otherwise

    Converting ATX Power Supply: Adjusting +12V to 6-10V Range with Simple Schemes
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    transistor
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    I'll hook up to the topic.

    I have a question: how to choose the resistor and potentiometer values depending on the voltage range we want to achieve?
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    Thank you very much for such a thing. :) Regards :) I would click "help" but unfortunately I do not have something like that on the screen ...
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✨ The discussion centers on converting an ATX power supply to adjust the +12V output to a range of 6 to 10 volts. Participants suggest using external voltage regulators, specifically the LM317 and LM338, to achieve this regulation. The LM317 is noted for its simplicity, while the LM338 is recommended for higher current applications, with a maximum output of 5A. The need for a regulator capable of handling 7-10A is emphasized, particularly for powering an RTG lamp with a maximum glow current of 6A. Additional inquiries about resistor and potentiometer values for voltage adjustment are also raised, with references to datasheets for further guidance.
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