How Do You Use An Old ATX Power Supply As A Lab Power Supply Without Modification?
An interface box was created to connect to the standard ATX power supply connector to allow turning on the power supply and access to the various voltages provided by the power supply. This is a variation of the excellent article titled How to Convert a Computer ATX Power Supply to a Lab Power Supply Please read that article for great tips and info. • Obtain the parts needed. • Drill the holes you need to mount your particular items. • Cut off the male end of the cable, and solder the wires from the female end to the correct binding posts (see the article by Abizarl for the color codes). • Use hot melt glue to attach the face plate. • Print a sticky label with the information on it to stick on to the top of the finished box. • Test the box with an ohm-meter before applying power. Make sure there are no unexpected connections, and that the proper connections are made.
