Larry Johnson Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Help, where do I find power supplies (DC) to power a CMB16D-QC?Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edvas69 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 You may want to take a look at the back end of this thread as there is an ongoing discussion on some different power supplies that are used.http://forums.lightorama.com/index.php?/topic/21717-what-im-doing-with-e131/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Johnson Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 Ok Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godney Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 (edited) being an electronics technician their is only one power supply i trust ,the companies name is Astron these are high quality supplies but i must warn you they are not cheap, also they carry many different sizes and current ratings from 35 amp to 200amp dc power supplies Edited August 22, 2012 by Godney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k6ccc Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Being a LONG time electronics and 2 way radio guy I also have a strong recommendation for Astron.http://www.astroncorp.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjflory Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Try automationdirect.comI use these.http://www.automationdirect.com/adc/Shopping/Catalog/Power_Products_%28Electrical%29/DC_Power_Supplies/12VDC,_24VDC_Enclosed_Panel_Mount_%28RHINO_PSS_Series%29/PSS12-100Very nice unit for 30 bucks! I have used a lot of stuff from them and its all top-notch with excellentservice and lightning fast shipping.tj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLTSLC Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 When powering the RGB strips using this power supply (http://www.amazon.com/360w-Regulated-Switching-Power-Supply/dp/B0048E4VWC) - is there a problem with heat buildup with the DC board and power supply in an enclosure ? I am only powering one DC board with the power supply at 115V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjflory Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Most folks on this forum will say no problem with heat mostly because they are used in the cooler months.I put a CPU fan on the bottom of my enclosure, pushing up and across the board and PS and a vent on the side/topwith a louver to keep weather out... BUT... I use mine in July when its 110F. I also put a switch on the fan for the winter months.Also, be sure to use standoffs to mount both.tj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Fischer Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Many of us have just used a standard computer power supply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLTSLC Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 How has everyone wired the power supply? I just bought a 25 foot, 14 gauge power cord I'm going to use to power the three wires ground-neutral-live. But the wires going from the power supply to the actual DC card, what is everyone using and how are they wiring it? I changed the power supply to 115 vs 230, but I don't wanna mess up the wiring between the DC card and the power supply.Thanks to all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazydave Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 (edited) My DC Card has 2 DC inputsI used 14 gauge and wired both DC-inputs from their own terminals on the powersupplyMy power supply is a 350w @ 12v Meanwellhttp://www.amazon.com/Meanwell-Switching-Constant-Ledwholesalers-3251-12v/dp/B007K2H0GI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1348503848&sr=8-3&keywords=meanwell+power+supplyDistance from PS to DC-Board is < 9 inches Edited September 24, 2012 by Crazydave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLTSLC Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Do you have a picture with the power cords going to and from the DC controller and power supply? A lot of peeps are visual learners (count me in that one). Thx CD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazydave Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I'll post my own picture up tonight.. but here is CLD-Kevin's from his website: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ Hvasta Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I use 12-14ga lamp cord for the "ps to board cord.." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazydave Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Its says I cant upload any photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLTSLC Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 When you click on "More Reply Options" it doesn't give you the option to upload photos ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazydave Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 It does but apparently I reached my limit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazydave Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Apparently you're only allowed to upload 500k worth of picture.. so I deleted the pix from my old post. Here is my e681 with 12v 350watt power supply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillTIV Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Dave, nice set up. I am working on the same exact one, but was concerned about heat build up in the enclosure. Have you running the enclosure for any length of time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazydave Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I just set up my display... so I haven't had a chance to run any "Full-throttle" tests.Additionally.. I am only using about 130 watts of the 350 watt available.. so I would imagine that it wouldnt' get too hotHowever. you bring up a good point... I will make a show that runs all my pixels at 100% white and I will close the door on the unit and see how it does.I will try to remember to keep you posted on my results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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