Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Gecko 5V supply

Unless I am really behind the times all of the previous PC power supplies
have circuitry that shuts down the power supply if it detects a short
circuit.
Dan
-----Original Message-----
From: Brian Pitt <bfp@...>
To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Sunday, April 01, 2001 4:04 PM
Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Gecko 5V supply

>
>a note of caution on this one , tripple check everything
>
>the +5V on the game port is usually tied directly to the power supply
>rails on the PC bus and can pull the full amperage of the supply in a
>'dead short' circuit (up to 25A@5V)
>it might not kill you but it wont be too good for the PC if a wire gets
>crossed
>
>Brian
>
>On Sunday 01 April 2001 13:41, you wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> Most PCs have a game port. The +5VDC is available on pin of the game
>> port. You cannot electrocute yourself off of 5 volts even if you put
>> the wires in your mouth and stand in a tub of salt water. Haven't
>> tried it myself but I am sure.
>>
>> Mariss
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