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Topic: Power supply

My power supply is broken.
I know Solidoodle sells replacements on the site but I need it fast and I'm not in US. if they had 1 day shipping methods then that would be too expensive.

So I'm wondering, are there power supplies for other somewhat common hardware I could use? I could get a specialist to replace the ends of the cables, as long as it's 150W (12v and 12.5A ).
I've also found some Chinese power supplies which can ship fast but I'm not sure about their quality.  http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R4 … p;_sacat=0

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Re: Power supply

I have no experience with that specific PSU, but this is what I use http://www.amazon.com/Switching-Power-S … wer+supply I believe quite a few other users on here use the Supernight as well. If you are going for an upgraded power supply, I recommend getting something that can deliver more of a kick rather than something that could shortchange you in the future (i.e. less power)

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Re: Power supply

Xbox power supply is perfectly suited for this, and is UL listed so there's less of a chance it'll burn down your house.

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Re: Power supply

Thanks a lot guys.
I found these "open" power supplies locally too, but they seem dangerous and I was suggested against putting it in some kind of case to prevent heating.

elmoret, I checked the internet for xbox 360 and xbox one power supplies but all the sellers said they were 135W. I just checked the old xbox 360 power supplies after your post and it is 12V and 14.2 A. Seems what I need. I wonder if the later models of the 360 and the One switched to less Amperes or the sellers just have wrong info.
Anyway, I just need a specialist to replace the end plug now, huh?

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Re: Power supply

135w from a reputable power supply should be fine. The non-slim power supplies had as much as 200w.

You don't need a "specialist" to change the plug, get some wire strippers and crimps.

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Re: Power supply

elmoret wrote:

135w from a reputable power supply should be fine.

Well if you say so, then OK.
Will do, finally calibrate my printer so I can move on to the Filastruder kit that just arrived wink

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Re: Power supply

Should be fine, but there's no reason to get a 135w when there's 205w PSUs all over the place:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Microsoft-Xbox- … 3395ffd22f

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Re: Power supply

Shipping to me takes really long after the Russia/Ukraine crisis sad

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Re: Power supply

Can you not find an original Xbox power supply at a local shop? Perhaps a shot for used videogames?

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Re: Power supply

elmoret wrote:

You don't need a "specialist" to change the plug, get some wire strippers and crimps.

Seems a little more complicated.
http://www.tegames.co.uk/media/raw/XBOX … ECTOR1.jpg

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Re: Power supply

Nope. Cut that plug off. Yellow wires are +12v, black are ground. Other colors are unused.

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Re: Power supply

Okay.

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Re: Power supply

If you plan on upgrading your heated bed or your hot end, you'll find that 200W might not be enough, especially if you want to heat your bed in a reasonable amount of time (faster than 12-15 minutes).

In that case, you might want to look at PC style or better yet, server power supplies.  Unlike standard ATX power supplies, server power supplies devote most of their output to the 12V rail, and only very little to the 5V, so when you see 750W output, at least 700W is 12V.

You can get server PSUs for as little $30-50 on eBay so I would highly recommend one of those.

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