DIY - Convert Old ATX PC Power Supply To Bench Power Supply

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  • Опубликовано: 22 янв 2025

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  • @MarcelHuguenin
    @MarcelHuguenin 4 года назад +50

    By far the finest build I have come across regarding ATX power supply conversion to a general bench power supply. Very well done!

    • @creativesolutions-diy
      @creativesolutions-diy  4 года назад +3

      Thank you for your words!

    • @futuratell3667
      @futuratell3667 2 года назад

      Is this power supply within reasonable ripple output? Or would it benefit from further reduction of dc ripple.

  • @mr.makeit4037
    @mr.makeit4037 4 года назад +15

    Outstanding! Liked the addition of another potentiometer to fine tune your voltage. I'm choosing your schematic to build mine.

  • @remigiosalazar9133
    @remigiosalazar9133 2 года назад +1

    If you didn't want to be copied in your work, you haved complete success!!!!Congratulations!!!

  • @TheWtss
    @TheWtss 4 года назад +8

    I just watched your build and found it very interesting for my level of electronics.(LOW)!!! For my level and a lot of other people’s level this is a great job to learn how to work with the parts and such to put them together. I also read a lot of the comments and it seems a lot of people seem to forget about us uneducated learners. We need these jobs to learn from.

  • @antinoriberenice
    @antinoriberenice 3 года назад

    This is THE diy power supply, look no further. I used your fine adjustment pot solution for mine. I had a problem bc i didnt use the same dc dc converter so i had to use a boost one and a buck one, in top of that i needed -12v with at least 5 amp (for chip power amp test, like 3116d2) so i had to use 2 pc smps in series, but it turn out well, i used an old (really old) dual cassette deck as enclosure. Thank you very much for the tips.

  • @geniltonmathias9885
    @geniltonmathias9885 4 года назад +3

    Foi a melhor fonte de bancada caseira que eu já vi

    • @creativesolutions-diy
      @creativesolutions-diy  4 года назад

      Obrigado Genilton ;-p

    • @alvaroamorim6344
      @alvaroamorim6344 11 месяцев назад

      @geniltonmathias9885 Você poderia compartilhar o que baixou? Não está mais disponível

  • @rickmccaskill7888
    @rickmccaskill7888 4 года назад +18

    This is the best version I have seen. Thanks for sharing.

  • @tiberiuoros9733
    @tiberiuoros9733 4 года назад +4

    You are right Mr. Rick McCaskill, "this is the best version I have seen". Excelent Project.

  • @ImanolLopez
    @ImanolLopez Год назад +1

    Este video fue publicado hace 2 años pero espero que me puedan responder.
    Se puede hacer con cualquier fuente de alimentacion? Porque algunas varian con la cantidar de potencia que ofrecen...

  • @MultigunaK_nci
    @MultigunaK_nci 3 года назад

    Terimakasih atas Tutorialnya, sangat Kreatif sekali, membuat Power suply variabel, Salam Kenal KAK, Sukses selalu yah 👍

  • @helijim
    @helijim 3 года назад +19

    "In this video I will show you in great detail, how to create your own bench power supply from a old PC power supply."
    *Says nothing and plays music.

  • @js1577
    @js1577 9 месяцев назад +1

    I am having trouble wiring the DC-DC Step up Down Converter to the variable resistors.

  • @김기수-q9y
    @김기수-q9y 4 года назад +2

    노이즈 측정기 아니가요 영상감사합니다 대단해요

  • @anonimuso
    @anonimuso 4 года назад +1

    Very creative solution to use the PSU case itself as the main case. Also, nice work on including USB outputs.

  • @bgable7707
    @bgable7707 3 года назад +1

    Potentiometer wiring on the schematic, I'm not sure about the orientation of the new pots and which post should be 1, 2, 3. On the converter PCB, I'm counting left to right, with the square "through hole" as 1 on the left. On the New pots, looking at them with the post pointing toward me, the images I've found, are labeled 1 to 3, left to right. Is that the way you meant in the diagram or reversed? Thanks, I'm looking forward to completing this! Looks great.

  • @MilanGajicBuva
    @MilanGajicBuva 4 года назад +1

    that is a really nice and solid power supply. i'd pay money for that

  • @MrOziwizi
    @MrOziwizi 3 года назад +1

    Hi, I have a similar psu without green cable and a gray cable, can you please advise what you do with the gray cable, did you just cut it away? And what is the resistor type you are using? It would be nice if you can put the details on the video.

    • @paulmccullough7352
      @paulmccullough7352 3 года назад

      Dude, he did put the resistor value in the video. not to mention that multiple people have mentioned it in the comments as well.

  • @DAROS21Q
    @DAROS21Q 2 года назад

    Por MAS Y NUEVOS videos sobre HERRAMIENTAS caseras para el taller de electronica Nuevo suscriptor desde Argentina Bs As

  • @markdantes585
    @markdantes585 4 года назад

    Lo que más me gusto es la explicación, nos da paso a paso los detalles para realizar el proyecto muy mal

  • @chrislewis2262
    @chrislewis2262 4 года назад +4

    A tip on soldering, tin the wire first and what you are soldering the wire to. It makes for a better and stronger solder joint. Also avoid what's called "cold joints" if there is not a shine on it when it cools then redo it. Poor joints can break easily.

  • @aswingsharif6729
    @aswingsharif6729 3 года назад +22

    The good: 1. enlist the components and their buying links 2. motivating viewer to build one. The bad:1. Fast forward of full time to build this, since you are too lazy to edit. If you edit unused steps you can run the video in normal speed and viewer can understand better the steps 2. No explanation on what are you doing on particular time 3. No knowledge sharing about which atx cable used and unused, the boost buck module and R shunt, etc 4. Background music represent low confidence level on the video quality while your video is actually good. See for a good example: DIY PERKS, no music, full explanation. 5. At least: SUBTITLE ON EACH STEPS would be appreciated.

    • @collinrohwer1790
      @collinrohwer1790 2 года назад

      +1 music is killing me. At least dont monetize and force us ads and length if its gonna be straight through. Cool build tho

    • @Comrade_YG
      @Comrade_YG Год назад

      @@collinrohwer1790 the music in the video even that bad compared to other indian diy ers

    • @LeftyPem
      @LeftyPem Год назад

      Also, no smoothing caps on the lines. This video is a beginners overview at best, and a hazardous waste of time and parts at worst.

  • @ichinisanyongo
    @ichinisanyongo 4 года назад +4

    Great work. But you didn't test current potentiometer I was expecting :( Can u tell your test results at 24-30V. Any issue? Like voltage drop and is it safe to use these usb's for charging smartphones? Thanks.

  • @John-sh7rh
    @John-sh7rh 2 года назад +2

    The project link is not working! Would like to print the stickers out. Help!

  • @videotronicmaker
    @videotronicmaker 4 года назад +10

    Others have made atx workbench power supply videos and you still came up with something new. Great job coming up with modifications and a really nice label in front. Well done! How many amps are you able to get out of the variable side?

    • @creativesolutions-diy
      @creativesolutions-diy  4 года назад +2

      The max amps you are able to get in the variable side depends the DC-DC module. The module that I used I can get 4 amps maximum. Thank you!

  • @veeem3964
    @veeem3964 2 года назад +7

    Only you know what ur doing ……. The video is too fast and not showing step by step clearly

    • @josephnavarro3620
      @josephnavarro3620 7 месяцев назад +1

      It looks like he had a project link in the description that's not working for me at least. Really cool power supply tho

  • @Georges-MILLION
    @Georges-MILLION 4 года назад +2

    Une alimentation très bien faite ! Bravo .
    A very well done diet ! Well done .

  • @MainelyAcresFarmBrooks
    @MainelyAcresFarmBrooks 4 года назад

    Is that correct 4 amps is the max load these can handle??

  • @2010stoof
    @2010stoof 5 месяцев назад

    Whats the awg of the wires you used for the power connectors and ground?

  • @laserowy_gniew_dzidy
    @laserowy_gniew_dzidy Год назад

    Could you explain why the usb ports are connected like this? Why same gnd is connected to gnd in one and to vcc in another one?

  • @kevinbaker2470
    @kevinbaker2470 2 года назад

    Nice work, I think you would love a dye grinder, you could replace most the tools used here and save time. I love mine, wish I had an excuse to use it more.

  • @icjmartinez6375
    @icjmartinez6375 Месяц назад

    ¿Por qué se necesita una resistencia de 10 vatios / 10 ohmios para conectar con Tierra y 5v+?

  • @georgelkhiangte7524
    @georgelkhiangte7524 Год назад

    Why is resistor 10 watt/ 10 ohms necessary to connect with Ground and 5v+?

  • @nestoreduardo8627
    @nestoreduardo8627 Год назад

    Excelente Video... Muchas Gracias.. Argentina

    • @alvaroamorim6344
      @alvaroamorim6344 11 месяцев назад

      @nestoreduardo8627 ¿Podrías compartir lo que descargaste? Ya no está disponible

  • @muhammadkashifejaz5298
    @muhammadkashifejaz5298 2 года назад

    Why you use 10ohm 10watt resistance between 5v and gnd?

  • @peddersoldchap
    @peddersoldchap Год назад

    Muito bom vídeo.
    Pena não dar para ver o valor da corrente máxima seleccionada. Mas suponho que começando com uma corrente baixa e depois ir aumentando não deve danificar o circuito?

  • @regpye
    @regpye 3 года назад

    Is the wiring correct for the USB sockets? One seems to be wired the opposite polarity to the other one.

  • @aspen2569
    @aspen2569 3 года назад

    That was beautiful! Thanks brother, from Uruguay

    • @alvaroamorim6344
      @alvaroamorim6344 11 месяцев назад +1

      @aspen2569
      @aspen2569 Could you share what you downloaded? It is no longer available

  • @gopinathkundu8845
    @gopinathkundu8845 4 года назад +2

    Keep it up bro 👍🏻👍🏻
    Love from UK ❤️❤️

  • @GauravJindal-r6m
    @GauravJindal-r6m Месяц назад

    For all of you asking "WTH is that resistor on the 5V doing there?":
    For the PSU to correctly regulate the +5V output voltage it needs to have some sort of load attached, at least 5W to trick the PSU into thinking its attached to the motherboard.

  • @edgarnino1537
    @edgarnino1537 4 года назад +1

    Gracias por la información. Pregunta. De cuantos homios son los potenciometros.
    Soy aficionado
    Gracias

  • @JamaicaEntertainment985
    @JamaicaEntertainment985 3 года назад

    project link is down, i want to know how you got the 30v

  • @TechSavvyOmi
    @TechSavvyOmi 3 года назад

    Can you tell me what was the original value of trimpot which one is removed from buck converter.
    I’m using Xl4015 buck module which has 103 trimpot for cv abd cc what should be the pot value according to your circuit.

  • @bennylloyd-willner9667
    @bennylloyd-willner9667 4 года назад +1

    Well done, I have now done one of my two tasks thanks to this :
    1) Find a good makestuff channel to subscribe to - Check!
    2) Make an ATX lab power supply - will do soon!

  • @heffptbo
    @heffptbo 3 года назад

    how do you get adjustable voltage... all i ever see is a 12v source? Yours goes to 30v.

    • @paulmccullough7352
      @paulmccullough7352 3 года назад

      A boost converter, it increases the voltage above the 12 volt input

  • @TengriKok
    @TengriKok 2 года назад

    why digital voltmeter measurement terminals both pins go to GND?

  • @Vizimech
    @Vizimech 4 года назад +1

    What are those snips you used to cut the metal?

  • @andreabenedetti5891
    @andreabenedetti5891 3 года назад

    Great job. I have a question about the roket 3 pole led switch. Can you explain how it works? It is a led with polarity it seems doesent work in realtà but only in video

  • @davidcormier5560
    @davidcormier5560 3 года назад +2

    Hello, first congratulations and thank you for this great video.at 11:26, for the potentiometer 1 K you do not solder the wires in the same order as on the diagram, is there an error on the diagram? (video: orange, white, brown / diagram:brown, white, orange).

  • @rogueriver
    @rogueriver 2 года назад

    Are there any potential problems with using multiple ports at the same time? e.g. supply an arduino on one of the lower fixed voltages and maybe cpu fan drawing .5-1A on fixed 12V and another load on the variable voltage and making sure all this adds up below the rated specs

  • @fieroboom
    @fieroboom 3 года назад

    Best ATX build I've seen so far - beautiful!! 👍👍

  • @elobiczys
    @elobiczys Год назад

    Hi why did you connect the Usb to the -5v? The second was connected to the +5v stb but how much amp you get on this line ?

  • @mhd945
    @mhd945 3 года назад +1

    Hello there, is there a possible way to get those stickers you used in the beginning of the video? A pdf would be sufficient! Thanks!

  • @diegofr5178
    @diegofr5178 4 года назад +1

    Me ha gustado mucho el video.
    la mejor idea para fabricar fuente de laboratorio que he visto.
    Estoy deseando ver mas contenido.
    ¡¡¡ ANIMO !!!

  • @aevertonnascimento608
    @aevertonnascimento608 Год назад

    Você colocou ela pra venda no mercado?

  • @MahdiShraim
    @MahdiShraim 7 месяцев назад

    It is really an impressive work! thank you. I want to ask you about the custom label that you made for the outputs, can you upload it ? I want to print it and use it.

  • @ladislavleng172
    @ladislavleng172 3 года назад

    Hello
    Very good and precise work. Accept recognition from Slovakia, Košice.
    Everything good

  • @passioneelettronica
    @passioneelettronica 2 года назад

    hi, why the circuit need a resistor 10 ohm beetwen ground and 5 Volt ?

  • @beaualstatt8842
    @beaualstatt8842 3 года назад

    What are those male connectors he crimps after putting on the ends of two wires? Thx for any help.

  • @InVictusAoracna
    @InVictusAoracna 4 года назад +1

    I got a DC-DC Step ZK-12KX-V2 but i can't get the output voltage higher than the input voltage, i dont know if the module its broken or if im doing something wrong. I havent change the potenciometers, it has the original ones.

  • @mattrowe1229
    @mattrowe1229 4 года назад +2

    where did you come up with the software or what did you use to make the design for your sticker, knobs, controls and such, lettering, numbers.

  • @kris54241
    @kris54241 2 года назад

    Is there anyway to run higher amps? For example my PSU runs 12V at 49amps. I need at least 25A to power a charger I have.

  • @MohammadAli-gi1tn
    @MohammadAli-gi1tn 4 месяца назад

    This power supply. Can i use mobile phone mother Board??

  • @change_your_oil_regularly4287
    @change_your_oil_regularly4287 4 года назад +2

    Great work! Probably the best atx bench supply build I've seen! Tip my hat 🎩

  • @ludis7128
    @ludis7128 4 года назад +1

    Wow this is a really great idea. Nice job. I'm making one

  • @caztroll
    @caztroll 2 года назад

    I have had a go at making one. Tested it all working great with original pots on the board, but once I extended out to the 3 front pots, then the smoke leaked out! Your website is down. I tried to access to check details. I had to rely on stopping video and getting scratchy pictures. Back to Ali express to order another 0-30v board

  • @RC-Heli835
    @RC-Heli835 2 года назад

    This looks amazing!

  • @jonilevtek
    @jonilevtek 4 года назад

    what can be replaced with a 10w 10Ω resistor and a 2k potentiometer
    thank you

  • @stevedickson4744
    @stevedickson4744 Год назад

    this is a great idea, but it's pretty intrusive and parts-intensive. What if you made this as an external add-on that would just clip onto the existing ATX connector of any such PC power supply ?

    • @ZzSlumberzZ
      @ZzSlumberzZ Год назад

      there are modules that do just that, minus the fine tuning.

  • @marekprzemo3696
    @marekprzemo3696 4 года назад +1

    It is possible to use ceramic resistor?

    • @creativesolutions-diy
      @creativesolutions-diy  4 года назад +1

      No you can't. The max watts of the metal film resistors is 3W, I recommend 10W minimum

  • @ala_philip4340
    @ala_philip4340 4 года назад +1

    It's a perfect project. Great job. Could you tell me if I will use ATX 350W with the same equipment? It will be worked?

  • @LordAnubis0909
    @LordAnubis0909 4 года назад

    nice video but just warning connecting USB ports like this (it will work) but some devices are making problems when charging. (learned it the hard way :) )

  • @alfonsovieco
    @alfonsovieco 3 года назад

    Hello, is the 10w resistance always necessary? What is it for? If I put a switch without an LED, do I need it? Thanks

  • @ajbellor
    @ajbellor 4 года назад +1

    hi. Why in one of the USB port you connect the -5VDC from the power supply?

  • @gvinrad
    @gvinrad 2 года назад

    What's the function of the small blue PCB you added with the large wire wound ferrite ring & where did you purchase it from ?

  • @wilmercb
    @wilmercb 3 года назад

    What's the name of the orange wire/cramper you're using and any good recommendation for a soldering station? Thanks

  • @ThreenaddiesRexMegistus
    @ThreenaddiesRexMegistus 3 года назад +1

    Nice job! Far better than mine. Going to build another with a step-up and this ones got a nice layout.

  • @GreenFart174
    @GreenFart174 3 года назад

    Can I solder a normal 100 kOhm resistor to a 100 kOhm multiturn potentiometer in order to get to 200 kOhm? Can't find a 200 kOhm multiturn potentiometer! My step up booster uses the 204w trimmpot

  • @randellaweinberg
    @randellaweinberg 2 года назад

    Where did you get the labe from that you used as a templet for the lay out?

  • @RobinsonDanieldosSantos
    @RobinsonDanieldosSantos 4 года назад +2

    Gostei Rui, vou montar uma igual!
    Parabéns pelo projeto.

    • @creativesolutions-diy
      @creativesolutions-diy  4 года назад

      Muito obrigado Robinson, assim que terminar tire uma foto que terei todo o gosto de partilhar no canal ;-)

  • @tpobrienjr
    @tpobrienjr 4 года назад

    Great skill in metalwork. Thanks for showing a nice ATX conversion project.

  • @Tekjive
    @Tekjive 3 года назад

    Any tips on converting a 50-100amp Single rail PSU for in-house/bench car audio testing? I need to be able to test car audio equipment with current pulls of up to 100amps (looking into 300amp PSUs as well) thinking I can use this same deal on a larger h it and just switch out what I want/don’t want.

  • @thealphagames9585
    @thealphagames9585 12 дней назад

    can someone please explain why he added a resistor inside?

  • @vernonbosshard9317
    @vernonbosshard9317 Год назад

    Where did you get the sticker?

  • @krishnakumarmr3923
    @krishnakumarmr3923 3 года назад

    Very good job🤗👏👋 super...🙏

  • @ubermick4208
    @ubermick4208 3 года назад

    Excellent tutorial but cannot for the life of me get the power switch LED to illuminate. It seems you have the voltage + going to the common pole on the switch, with ground in the centre pole, and then green on the top. Which makes sense, when the switch is thrown, connects the ground and green to kick the PSU on. But the LED is pole sensitive, so needs the + on the switched side, I think? I mean, the switch itself works, soon as I activate it I get power to the fan, and the orange/red/yellow wires read 3.3/5/12 volts.

    • @armandodenaro5406
      @armandodenaro5406 2 года назад

      Ciao ho anche io lo stesso problema. Ho seguito attentamente sia lo schema che il video ma azionando l'interruttore funziona tutto tranne il led. Nel video sembra funzionare ma in realtà no. Tu hai risolto? Ti sarei grato se mi dici come. GRAZIE

  • @Yungtubo88
    @Yungtubo88 4 года назад +2

    The hardest part for me would be forming those holes on the front panel. Not everybody is equipped with the right tools to make and smooth out those holes.

  • @marieeiden
    @marieeiden Год назад

    Where did you get the layout sir?

  • @luis46coco
    @luis46coco 4 года назад +1

    Everything is very good, but I have 2 questions, what is the 10w resistance 10 homnios for, I am not an expert in electronics, but does it seem almost a short circuit in the 5V line?
    And the usbs I understand that they need some resistors on the data pins so that the device (cell phone) takes 1A or 2A if they do not have those special voltages on the data legs it only takes 0.5A

    • @lmanghg1257
      @lmanghg1257 4 года назад +2

      The 10ohm10W res. function as a dummy load. Some ATX PSU won't start (turn on) if there is no load.

    • @creativesolutions-diy
      @creativesolutions-diy  4 года назад

      You are right, if you will use the usb port to charge the cell phone you can short the -Data with +Data pins.
      The 10w 10ohm resistor is for dummy load because computer PSU style supplies need some load to work properly, otherwise they sometimes wont start or output voltages fluctuate.

    • @ishfaqtanoli2012
      @ishfaqtanoli2012 3 года назад

      Very Fast video .Circuit Daigram not shown. why ? This video not useful without diagram.

  • @e.a297
    @e.a297 3 года назад

    Hi, can i connect 12v and 5v together and then use a DC to DC module to get more power from atx?

  • @blazko9367
    @blazko9367 3 года назад

    Hello, I have a question on the switch wiring : if the green and the black wire are connected, the pc power supply should be ON, but if we change the switch state the 5V is directly connecter on the GND... isn't it dangerous ? That's a big question I have : why do we have a 5V on the switch, because wiring the green and black wire together should be sufficient to have the power supply activated.
    Thanks for the possible answers !

    • @lecontefaycke5396
      @lecontefaycke5396 3 года назад

      I think the 5 volts of the switch is only used to power the led

  • @the360netwoks7
    @the360netwoks7 Год назад

    Why load resistor us in this project?

  • @ranz-24
    @ranz-24 Год назад

    I tried to do this, but the CC CV Boost/Buck Step Up/Down Converter DC-DC 5V-30V is always busted.I don't know what the problem is; I followed the diagram.

  • @itazzaar3099
    @itazzaar3099 Год назад

    will this circuit work for MBR/short

  • @huzaifashahid8417
    @huzaifashahid8417 2 года назад

    Can we use 12v and 20 amp

  • @zzss9595
    @zzss9595 2 года назад

    Hello, we have an agricultural land that has no electricity. Now, if we want to use a motorcycle battery, which is 12 volts, to get different currents, such as 10 or 12 amps, what transistor should we use?

  • @robertthompson5163
    @robertthompson5163 4 года назад +1

    Very nice build. I have question could I use a 12v cooling fan in place of a dummy load?

    • @creativesolutions-diy
      @creativesolutions-diy  4 года назад

      I think it is better to doesn't use a fan, because it has a very low resistance....

  • @fabOgraphe
    @fabOgraphe 3 года назад

    Great DIY, Is it possible to have the first sticker with diameter before to drill the holes or to cut the metal ?

  • @thedigy1
    @thedigy1 Год назад

    Hello, i love the proyect and i what to make it for my father. May i ask you the file for the vinyl design? The proyect link doesnt work. Thnks!!!

  • @batticha462
    @batticha462 4 года назад +1

    Very nice, the "Old ATX" power supply is new :)

  • @LuisHerrera-ww9uf
    @LuisHerrera-ww9uf 3 года назад

    what's the purpose for use that 10 ohm / 10w resistor ?