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Topic: operating voltage range for SD4, Replacing a burnt out PS

HI All

Thanks for taking time to have a look at my question

I have an SD4. ended up getting roof leak in my garage and consequently killed the original power supply to my SD4.

Here is my current situation. I have located an Xbox one power supply and got DC cord changed to it from my origional SD4 PS and changed it into the Xbox PS. I have modified the new PS so its always on and its reading 14.04 VDC at the connector. I have been told that this PS has an internal voltage regulator that will deal with the voltage to 12 Volt but I really don't trust that.

Question is this; Will the SD4 operate with 14VDC input or am I gonna blow something up? Does anyone know the operating voltage for the motherboard in this SD4, It specifies on it that its SOLIDdoodle LLC, Motherboard Rev - E,

Jason

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Re: operating voltage range for SD4, Replacing a burnt out PS

the xbox psu are just barely good enough to run a sd4. I had mine hooked to a couple and it sucked. the heat up times were horrible. you should go over to http://www.printitindustries.com/collec … wer-supply and pick up a supernight. A lot of us use them

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Re: operating voltage range for SD4, Replacing a burnt out PS

thanks for the reply,

I chose the Xbox one PS because it was 12V at 17.9A and not the standard 12V @ 12.5A, Its a little heavier (by spec) of the origional

Right now I want to get it up and running and maybe upgrade the PS little down the road?

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Re: operating voltage range for SD4, Replacing a burnt out PS

you need something that can handle 30a (i believe) for the heaters

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Re: operating voltage range for SD4, Replacing a burnt out PS

That seems high, the original ps was the 12.5A. I know more is better if it helps I would upgrade to a 30a ps but right now trying to find out if what I have will work until I can order a better one

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Re: operating voltage range for SD4, Replacing a burnt out PS

The answer to your question is, your board should be just fine.

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Re: operating voltage range for SD4, Replacing a burnt out PS

a better PSU will cost you less than $30...

http://www.printitindustries.com/collec … wer-supply wink

I run that type on both of my SD4s with no problems
My Kossel Kit and the 2020 Prusa i3 kit also use that type of PSU - again - no problems.

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