Hi Guys,
I've got a brand new ATX 450 watt PS. I also have a couple of older ATX PS's. I tried them all.
I AM NOT trying to Daisy-chain them. I am just trying to get + 5 VDC and + 12 VDC output.
Anyway, the aim is to run 2 or 3 12VDC fans and 5 VDC B.O.B., E-Stop, Reed Relays and LEDS. There won't be anything else connected to the PS
Anyway, I've tried connecting 2 ohms (20 watt) resistor to one of the Black and one of the Red wires. I read that the Power supply needs this to keep it active and not shut down.
Then, I'd take a reading on the 12 VDC (Yellow & Black wires).
NOTHING - NADA - ZIP - NILL
Then I tried 10 ohms and then 20 ohms. All on the Red and Black wires.
NOTHING - NADA - ZIP - NILL![]()
As far as I know:
Black = Ground (Negative)
Red = 5 VDC
Yellow = 12 VDC
Can (Will) anyone help me figure this out so I can get my 5 & 12 VDC outputs? I know I'm missing something, but haven't been able to find out what.
I've spent several hours on the Zone and on the Internet Googling for the information I need. All I've found has to do with daisy chaining the PS's. Even so, as explained, the resistor should do the trick. No luck.
http://www.procooling.com/index.php?...s&disp=52&pg=1
http://www.antennex.com/preview/archive3/powers.htm
Plus the Sticky here on the Zone.
Thanks to all and any who answer,
Al