Power a Laptop without a Dedicated Power Adapter

I am often given laptops for repair/cleanup. However, not everybody brings the power adapter along. Anyone who has ever dealt with laptops knows from experience that pretty much every make/model has a different kind of power socket, even though they pretty much have the same power requirements. In this quick …

ATX Bench Power Supply

Introduction This project involves creating a bench supply from an old ATX power supply. The resulting bench power supply provides +5V DC, +12V DC, and, optionally, a variable voltage ( +1.25V .. +10.3V DC) power source for the hobbyist. Probably a good beginner’s project, since this project is, although a …