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Old 08-07-2015, 11:56 AM
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Power supply HELP!

I know NOTHING about electronics. NOTHING! Maybe enough to get myself into serious trouble.

Anyway, I had my usual mount power supply go last night. Went to replace it at Jaycar today, and ended up with a switching 12VDC/10A supply.

Now, the rated supply for the mount I use is 12-14VDC, with 3A - will the mount only draw the amperage it needs, or is plugging in a 10A supply going to make the motor board fry?

I can change it over for a 12VDC/2.5A supply instead for the same price But my LIMITED understanding of amperage says if a supply can give 10A, but the unit only needs 2 A, then it should be fine and the power supply will be more efficient

HELP - want to get this finalised today
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