Use computer PSU for high-amperage LED RGBW
i'm trying use old computer's atx psu power rgbw light strip. each color's brightness controlled mosfet connected arduino.
even though 12v single rail on psu rated @ ~500w , strip shouldn't draw more 180w, i'm apparently going on max when directly connect 4 colors. psu shuts down , need power off/on power back.
i haven't connected arduino yet because sneaking suspicion i'm @ risk of frying it. i'm doing wrong here.
i read on 1 site each pin on 24 pin molex connector has max amperage of ~6a. possible connect multiple pins in parallel share current between them , increase max amperage? , putting arduino @ risk if connect 12v pin when i'm drawing power?
thanks much.
even though 12v single rail on psu rated @ ~500w , strip shouldn't draw more 180w, i'm apparently going on max when directly connect 4 colors. psu shuts down , need power off/on power back.
i haven't connected arduino yet because sneaking suspicion i'm @ risk of frying it. i'm doing wrong here.
i read on 1 site each pin on 24 pin molex connector has max amperage of ~6a. possible connect multiple pins in parallel share current between them , increase max amperage? , putting arduino @ risk if connect 12v pin when i'm drawing power?
thanks much.
computer psus have current rating each separate voltage, have avoid
exceeding of them individually.
exceeding of them individually.
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