Thank you for the video. One question. If i understood you correctly, you are using one plug split to the 12v, and 24v power supplies instead of using 2 separate power plugs. Forgive my ignorance, but isnt that too much power draw using one power plug with 2 power supplies? Any light you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Keep up the great videos.
Sorry, late to the party here..Question regarding the power splitter. Is there any risk of wires overheating by splitting those power supplies. I have purchased the same splitters as you have but am just a bit concerned that one plug is split to power 2 PSUs and those PSUs are going to be supplying a lot of power to the toys etc. Your videos are life savers by the way!
Those splatter you are referring to can support up to 32 Amps which is enough for my toys. Always look at the power rating. Also, consider the load that the wire can support. Ie a 18AWG wire can carry a maximum of 5Amps.
Question for you @ 1min 20 secs you talk about splitting the power from the wall to power more then one psu, do you think i could power 2 x12v and 1x5v psu using this method or would it be to much ? Love the videos BTW
Thank you for the kind words. To answer your question. Yes you can have a " let's call it a plug from the wall' split and go to multiple power supply. All power supply require the same 3 wires, black (live) white (neutral) and Green (ground).
You will not get shock unless you touch the ground as well. That's why i have a plastic cover on top. Getting shock with 12v or 24v is not lethal. But every time when dealing with electricity , we must take precautions and never play with the wires or terminal blocks unless the power is turned off. ua-cam.com/video/y_cWTWB-N_I/v-deo.html
Love the clean approach. Gotta start with that in mind to have a fighting chance of having something manageable at the end. What's the rationale for a separate 5 VDC supply for addressable LEDs? I've heard you mention that in a few places, but trying to understand why. Thanks and looking forward to future videos.
The interference Major Frenchy is talking about will dim and make the LEDs fluctuate. One way to avoid it, is to give the LEDs their own power and Ground.
Well yes and no. The only AC component i have is the power supply and it converts the current to DC. All negative of every power supply are connected together. Not sure if that answers your question.
Instead of getting several power supplies, can't you get a high powered PC power supply and just use that for everything? I know you would also need to calculate your 24 volt need and use a converter, but if you avoid 24 where you can you can get away with a really cheap one that doesn't have much amperage.
Good question. Yes you can. Use something like this. Electronics-Salon 24/20-pin ATX DC Power Supply Breakout Board Module. a.co/d/gD5ExQu Don't use your main computer power supply though, use a dedicated power supply.
Thank you for the video. One question. If i understood you correctly, you are using one plug split to the 12v, and 24v power supplies instead of using 2 separate power plugs. Forgive my ignorance, but isnt that too much power draw using one power plug with 2 power supplies? Any light you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Keep up the great videos.
Sorry, late to the party here..Question regarding the power splitter. Is there any risk of wires overheating by splitting those power supplies. I have purchased the same splitters as you have but am just a bit concerned that one plug is split to power 2 PSUs and those PSUs are going to be supplying a lot of power to the toys etc. Your videos are life savers by the way!
Those splatter you are referring to can support up to 32 Amps which is enough for my toys. Always look at the power rating. Also, consider the load that the wire can support. Ie a 18AWG wire can carry a maximum of 5Amps.
Question for you @ 1min 20 secs you talk about splitting the power from the wall to power more then one psu, do you think i could power 2 x12v and 1x5v psu using this method or would it be to much ? Love the videos BTW
Thank you for the kind words. To answer your question. Yes you can have a " let's call it a plug from the wall' split and go to multiple power supply. All power supply require the same 3 wires, black (live) white (neutral) and Green (ground).
Electrical questions- Are those 12 and 24 volt terminal blocks dangerous ? Is it ok to touch those screw heads ? What should I avoid doing ? -Thanks
You will not get shock unless you touch the ground as well. That's why i have a plastic cover on top. Getting shock with 12v or 24v is not lethal. But every time when dealing with electricity , we must take precautions and never play with the wires or terminal blocks unless the power is turned off. ua-cam.com/video/y_cWTWB-N_I/v-deo.html
Love the clean approach. Gotta start with that in mind to have a fighting chance of having something manageable at the end. What's the rationale for a separate 5 VDC supply for addressable LEDs? I've heard you mention that in a few places, but trying to understand why. Thanks and looking forward to future videos.
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The interference Major Frenchy is talking about will dim and make the LEDs fluctuate. One way to avoid it, is to give the LEDs their own power and Ground.
@@joshyjosh00 I got it, that makes sense. Thanks.
you say ground. does that mean negative?
because ground is something else (green/yellow)
What gauge wire are you using for all the connections to power?
18ga you can check my previous videos, i talk about the gage, power supply , splitters etc
@@MajorFrenchy ok ill rewatch, thanks
Merci!
My understanding is that AC and DC found shouldn’t be shared in this environment?
Well yes and no. The only AC component i have is the power supply and it converts the current to DC. All negative of every power supply are connected together. Not sure if that answers your question.
Instead of getting several power supplies, can't you get a high powered PC power supply and just use that for everything? I know you would also need to calculate your 24 volt need and use a converter, but if you avoid 24 where you can you can get away with a really cheap one that doesn't have much amperage.
Good question. Yes you can. Use something like this. Electronics-Salon 24/20-pin ATX DC Power Supply Breakout Board Module. a.co/d/gD5ExQu
Don't use your main computer power supply though, use a dedicated power supply.
@@MajorFrenchy why use a dedicated PSU?
@@travisschneider3011 it has sufficient amps.
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