Re: Reviving Spock

["Michael J. Mahon" <mjmahon@aol.com>]

Henry wrote:
> Hey BLuRry.
>
> You also have to be careful as most ATX supplies today have done away with 
> the -5v supply line.  Only the 'older' supplies and Server supplies, which 
> our is, seem to have the -5v line left.  I assume in time even they may go 
> too.
>
> Just a heads up if you do decide to try your own ATX Power Supply mod.

If a supply is missing the -5v line, it is easy to add one by using a
linear regulator (7905) to regulate the -12v down.  The actual current
drain on the -5v supply is almost negligible, so this is an easy mod.

It could easily be placed inside the power supply.

-michael

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