Hey, I'm also modded my PS3 superslim PSU unit after it died when doing reapplying thermal paste and did the ATX PSU mod first. Then I realized that I'm still have pico PSU and also 130W power brick and re-do the PSU mod to simplify it. So far, the pico PSU mod works well.
Hi! I've been thinking of doing a pico PSU mod, nice to know that you got it working. I never did it because i rarely use my PS3 so it was not worth it. The 130W power brick scares me a bit as it's right on the limit of the original PS3's PSU, but if it works then there's no worries I guess.
First AWESOME VID! I am going to attempt this with your directions seen here. Question what watt 200 OHm resistor did you use? And also which direction did you have the optocoupler? Hard to tell in the video which legs are which?
Edit: Just to add, the optocoupler's LED uses 10mA and a 1.2 forward voltage. The PS3 uses 3.3V, that means that (3.3-1.2)V*0.01A=0.021 Watts dissipated by the resistor. Thanks for the feedback! For the resistor I don't really know the wattage, it was a really small one, I'd say you don't need a high wattage one as the only real load would be the resistor itself, only drawing the power it consumes. For the optocoupler, I don't want to sound rude but I'd suggest following the link I left in the video's description as I explain there how everything's connected.
@@technobear5547 - I have figured out how to wire the Optocoupler finally, Could I just ask exactly what pins you used on the 24 pin extension cable you show in the video. I watched closely but the vid quality is well you know so so :) Hard to see what cable is what if you could provide the pin numbers you used I would be so GREATFUL! Chris
@@c4love it's kind of difficult to explain this on here, go to my tutorial here: www.psx-place.com/threads/tutorial-fully-working-atx-psu-mod.22214/ and look for "These are the schematics for the optocoupler’s connection ", under there you'll see which color wire is used. Here you have an ATX 24-Pin cable pinout if you want the pin numbers: images.app.goo.gl/MgsrDqeDTHtfvsKK7
Wanted to thank you for your video and help with figuring this out. I was able to get mine up and running just as you did here. Very cool stuff thanks again!
Hi! In my case it lasted 3 years before the green caps exploded and shorted to ground, but that was my fault as I used green caps instead of the sky-blue filtering caps that should be used. The inductor and X capacitor are fine and the filter still do their job.
As long as you use a decent power supply it shouldn't cause any problems as the voltages are standard, so it should be safe. Dodgy power supplies could have some out of spec voltages that may damage something.
Man I'm working on PS4 portable project, and I'm searching for videos like this but battery instead of pc psu. So if you can upload one that will be helpful. this video is great by the way.👍❤️
Nice project you got there! I'm thinking of doing a 12V battery system for a bike in order to put lights, a horn, and any other 12V appliances like an air pump to the bike. That may come in handy for you as the PS4 uses 12V and 5V. No ETA on the video though as getting the parts has been difficult :(
It should work with most (if not all) PS3 versions, the only difference between versions is the 4/5 Pin connector for the standby and power button and the use of either 5 or 5.5 volts, but the standard 5 volts of an ATX PSU should work. For the 4/5 Pin connector, you should look in ps3devwiki for your motherboard/PSU model and see which pins of the connector you need to use.
Because my PS3's power supply died and I had an ATX PSU available. It also helps diagnose problems if you have a console that doesn't have power but you doubt if it's the power supply or not. It's not the best for daily use, but it may be useful for someone
This explain everything lol. This mod requires a really good ATX, those chinese ones are gonna kill it. Good job!
Hey, I'm also modded my PS3 superslim PSU unit after it died when doing reapplying thermal paste and did the ATX PSU mod first. Then I realized that I'm still have pico PSU and also 130W power brick and re-do the PSU mod to simplify it. So far, the pico PSU mod works well.
Hi! I've been thinking of doing a pico PSU mod, nice to know that you got it working. I never did it because i rarely use my PS3 so it was not worth it. The 130W power brick scares me a bit as it's right on the limit of the original PS3's PSU, but if it works then there's no worries I guess.
First AWESOME VID! I am going to attempt this with your directions seen here. Question what watt 200 OHm resistor did you use? And also which direction did you have the optocoupler? Hard to tell in the video which legs are which?
Edit: Just to add, the optocoupler's LED uses 10mA and a 1.2 forward voltage. The PS3 uses 3.3V, that means that (3.3-1.2)V*0.01A=0.021 Watts dissipated by the resistor.
Thanks for the feedback!
For the resistor I don't really know the wattage, it was a really small one, I'd say you don't need a high wattage one as the only real load would be the resistor itself, only drawing the power it consumes.
For the optocoupler, I don't want to sound rude but I'd suggest following the link I left in the video's description as I explain there how everything's connected.
@@technobear5547 - I have figured out how to wire the Optocoupler finally, Could I just ask exactly what pins you used on the 24 pin extension cable you show in the video. I watched closely but the vid quality is well you know so so :) Hard to see what cable is what if you could provide the pin numbers you used I would be so GREATFUL! Chris
@@c4love it's kind of difficult to explain this on here, go to my tutorial here: www.psx-place.com/threads/tutorial-fully-working-atx-psu-mod.22214/
and look for "These are the schematics for the optocoupler’s connection
", under there you'll see which color wire is used. Here you have an ATX 24-Pin cable pinout if you want the pin numbers: images.app.goo.gl/MgsrDqeDTHtfvsKK7
Finally I THINK I GOT IT!! See my diagram: ibb.co/GsYnkPM
Wanted to thank you for your video and help with figuring this out. I was able to get mine up and running just as you did here. Very cool stuff thanks again!
is this reliable for long term use?
Hi! In my case it lasted 3 years before the green caps exploded and shorted to ground, but that was my fault as I used green caps instead of the sky-blue filtering caps that should be used. The inductor and X capacitor are fine and the filter still do their job.
I don't see wat are doing
will this cause any problems to ps3 internal hardware or it is good to use
As long as you use a decent power supply it shouldn't cause any problems as the voltages are standard, so it should be safe. Dodgy power supplies could have some out of spec voltages that may damage something.
Hmmm thanks man
Man I'm working on PS4 portable project, and I'm searching for videos like this but battery instead of pc psu. So if you can upload one that will be helpful. this video is great by the way.👍❤️
Nice project you got there! I'm thinking of doing a 12V battery system for a bike in order to put lights, a horn, and any other 12V appliances like an air pump to the bike. That may come in handy for you as the PS4 uses 12V and 5V. No ETA on the video though as getting the parts has been difficult :(
Can this MOD work with the s
Slim version 25xx??
It should work with most (if not all) PS3 versions, the only difference between versions is the 4/5 Pin connector for the standby and power button and the use of either 5 or 5.5 volts, but the standard 5 volts of an ATX PSU should work. For the 4/5 Pin connector, you should look in ps3devwiki for your motherboard/PSU model and see which pins of the connector you need to use.
Why though?
Because my PS3's power supply died and I had an ATX PSU available. It also helps diagnose problems if you have a console that doesn't have power but you doubt if it's the power supply or not. It's not the best for daily use, but it may be useful for someone