Any of the power supplies in these computers would work.
I have not run mine alot, but I would think that is ok. A motor that runs alot that sucks up a lot of juice has to get rid of the heat some way.Okay this is an area I am just delving into. I am in the process of trying to power up a wiper motor using a Computer Power Supply. But I noticed last night that the motor gets very warm/hot to the touch. I guess I was surprised how warm it got. Is this typical?
That would completely depend on your situation.Okay this is an area I am just delving into. I am in the process of trying to power up a wiper motor using a Computer Power Supply. But I noticed last night that the motor gets very warm/hot to the touch. I guess I was surprised how warm it got. Is this typical?
I have to say this is a very bad idea Jim. First because you may want to use that PS for another prop some time - second because of cutting the lines you may inadvertently leave exposed hot leads which can pose a shock hazard.... and cut off unneeded connectors. ...
Congrats Spideranne!!! 6 bucks for 6 systems ain't too shabby. You might also want to check thrift stores, and the dustbins of the computer repair shops nearby. A surprisingly large number of computer PS get tossed with the cases.Well I ended up with the winning bid on 4 Optiplex GX1 PII 350 MHz and 2 Clone PII 300 MHz. My total cost $6, a buck each. Thanks for the info on how to use them. I'll be saving these for next year as I vowed that I would only take on static props this year.
I think the problem is trying to lift that coffinAll right I will give it a shot. I take it then, my set up (as best as I could explain) sounds correct?
I am planning on using it to tilt an upright coffin and also have the door open and close slightly. It may be that under this load the poor motor will take a dump if I cant get the heat down a bit.
Well actually it wasnt hooked up to anything yet, I was just letting the shaft spin freely as a test of my abilities to hook a Computer PS to a wiper motor. I was looking to see if something was going to short, shoot sparks, or just produce more heat than I was expecting.I think the problem is trying to lift that coffin. Sounds like you're lifting way too much for that motor and straining it which will cause the heat.