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Old 30-08-2012, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by scopemankit View Post
The unit will not start unless it has a load so a 10 Ohn 15W resistor does the job.
Hi,
if the +12v is used as a scope supply, dew heater straps, cameras, etc, won't this load draw be sufficient to turn the unit on rather than the resistor?

A CCD requires 12v 4A, 3 straps around 1.2A, scope around 2A, so this PSU would be a good solution.
anyone know what part of the motherboard acts as the load to turn it on? has to be an easier way to turn it on without wasting power as heat via the resistor.
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