stevem
02-17-2016, 06:19 PM
For those of us using OpenCockpits cards, they require 5V power. But, OpenCockpits doesn't explain how to achieve that.
I posted another thread, where I solved the mystery of using a computer's ATX power supply to get 5V of power to the card. But, it's very complicated and perhaps not the safest of things, given that an ATX handles a lot of electricity.
So, I found a GREAT solution. Photos are attached:
1) On eBay, for $4.50, buy this 5V DC 1A 1000mA US Regulated Power Supply Adpater with 5.5x2.1mm Plug:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121396561206
2) Get a Female 5.5mm Connector -- can be obtained from http://www.industrialelectronics.biz. Ross, there, knows the exact one to ship (such Connectors come in many sizes). Around $8.00.
3) Get a package of Molex .100 KK Housings & Terminals 2 Cir (2.54mm) -- can be obtained from http://www.industrialelectronics.biz. Ross, there, knows the exact one to ship. Around $7.50.
You'll need to know how to solder and assemble the Molex Housings & Terminals, and a search on YouTube can give you that instruction.
It's easy, then: make your Molex connector with two wires (+ and -), strip off the other ends to plug into the Female connector (be sure you have correct polarity), and then plug it all together. Works like a charm!
http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11233&stc=1http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11234&stc=1http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11235&stc=1
I posted another thread, where I solved the mystery of using a computer's ATX power supply to get 5V of power to the card. But, it's very complicated and perhaps not the safest of things, given that an ATX handles a lot of electricity.
So, I found a GREAT solution. Photos are attached:
1) On eBay, for $4.50, buy this 5V DC 1A 1000mA US Regulated Power Supply Adpater with 5.5x2.1mm Plug:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121396561206
2) Get a Female 5.5mm Connector -- can be obtained from http://www.industrialelectronics.biz. Ross, there, knows the exact one to ship (such Connectors come in many sizes). Around $8.00.
3) Get a package of Molex .100 KK Housings & Terminals 2 Cir (2.54mm) -- can be obtained from http://www.industrialelectronics.biz. Ross, there, knows the exact one to ship. Around $7.50.
You'll need to know how to solder and assemble the Molex Housings & Terminals, and a search on YouTube can give you that instruction.
It's easy, then: make your Molex connector with two wires (+ and -), strip off the other ends to plug into the Female connector (be sure you have correct polarity), and then plug it all together. Works like a charm!
http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11233&stc=1http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11234&stc=1http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11235&stc=1