Power Supply For Multiple Stamps
I have 3 BS2Ps used for control and automation of my railroad, and I'm about to instal the 4th. And there will probably be more in the future....
None of the Stamps are driving anything larger than a reed relay. Most are just sending and recieving messages via SERIN and SEROUT.
I'd like to get rid of the assortment of wall warts I'm currently using, and replace them all with a single power supply.
Can anyone suggest a commercially available power supply? Or can I use a spare PC power supply some how?
Thanks, John Burrow
San Diego
None of the Stamps are driving anything larger than a reed relay. Most are just sending and recieving messages via SERIN and SEROUT.
I'd like to get rid of the assortment of wall warts I'm currently using, and replace them all with a single power supply.
Can anyone suggest a commercially available power supply? Or can I use a spare PC power supply some how?
Thanks, John Burrow
San Diego
Comments
I would look at computer power supply's.Mainly surplus ones like Model# MAP110-S148 from allelectronics.
The best think about these supply's are they Have multi voltage outputs 5v,-5v,12v,-12v, Etc. And their CHEAP!!!
A new 550 Watt supply can be found for as little as $30.00, A new one in the surplus market will run about $10.00
This Will power all 3 of Your BS2 through the Vin pin and just about every thing else You have on the Model Railroad.
I'd keep the·Locomotives on there own power supply's
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Post Edited ($WMc%) : 1/8/2009 1:11:57 AM GMT
I specified the VIN pin for this reason and I have had good luck with it. But it may have been just that "LUCK". The use of a regulating load like a small lamp or resister is a good fail safe. Thanks for pointing this out as I missed it in My post reply!!! I still think these supply's are the easiest and cheapest way to go.
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