Power Supply for OpenCockpits USBOuts

[Avro748]

Thanks Les, that'll definitely come in handy.

Go down the path Nico suggested.

Use a spare +5V from your Sioc PC's power supply.

Does that mean I should solder the Output Card's power supply leads to the 5v and GND leads of the PC's supply cable?

[kiek]

Does that mean I should solder the Output Card's power supply leads to the 5v and GND leads of the PC's supply cable?

Indeed, using 2 of the 4 wires. But do not solder directly, use a MOLEX connector.

Nico

[Avro748]

Okay, seems simple enough. However, just to make sure I don't fry my card, could you send me a picture of your setup if it's not too much trouble?

Thanks

EDIT: Here's what I'm picturing, am I correct?
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[kiek]

Strange picture...
Use a spare cable with a molex of your PC's powersupply and connect your two wires coming from your oc card to another molex connector of the opposite sex using just the red and black wires and then plug the two molex connectors together.

[Avro748]

Oh, good thing I checked. Seems simple enough. I'll try it out.