Finally, finally, a video that actually teaches something, no noisy background music, no video only type instruction, no heavy accent, no fast talking and excellent camera angles, along with excellent diagrams and presentation. Yes, I wish I had you as my high school electronics teacher. Maybe I would of attended more classes and actually learned something. Keep up the great videos.

@msmith8401

Жыл бұрын

Lol, I wish I had a Electronics class in High School

@unknownhntr7918

10 ай бұрын

Me during highschool: *evident stare that doesnt know what an electronics class is or if it even exists...

@user-vp5ok8mh8b

7 ай бұрын

❤спасибо

I am 72 years of age, and I so wish you had been a teacher at my school way back in the 1960's. Every aspect of your youtube vid is 100% perfect, no music, clarity of annunciation is great, presentation cannot be faulted, even at my age I am still learning thanks to you. Please dont' stop. Thank you.

@blissbouwerij4033

3 жыл бұрын

Spot quiz! Q. How many times did he say power supply?

@cinarsinan

3 жыл бұрын

Hello sir, I hope I will be like you at your age, respect. I wish you all healthly life

@domingosrodrigues4851

3 жыл бұрын

@@blissbouwerij4033 Who cares?. I don't!

@valcye

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. i got 12 years to catch up

@alexhoffman5511

3 жыл бұрын

72years and 72 likes. Perfectly balanced, as all things should be.

It's amazing how so many of us want these type of videos yet so few produce them even though we almost always voice our opinions on the unwanted music and editing of the majority of poor quality videos. Keep up what you are doing because you are one of the few that actually care what us the viewer actually want to see and learn from.

High Class of this kind of teaching videos. no silly music, good diction and brief explanation. Thank you

@layton3503

3 жыл бұрын

And No frantic editing, between every line of dialog

@user-hg2sm6wq6v

3 жыл бұрын

"Brief"

@callmealex69

2 жыл бұрын

The music is always so distracting and loud

It's so refreshing to see someone able to keep it simple while being specific and relevant, thank you.

Wow! Am I lucky to have just found this channel. The standards of construction and presentation are stellar! The dialogue is clear and even though I have been into electronics for decades, I am still learning.

Hi Bill, You have one of the most listening-friendly, patient, relaxed and slow tutorial voices I've heard. I thoroughly enjoyed this tutorial and your easy-to-follow instructions. Well done and thanks.

I award you 5 stars for your videos, clear voice, no stupid music, perfectly explained, wish I could give you 1000 likes, thank you.

Amazing. I was literally taking a break from building the same style PS. I was researching the different 5V lines. Thank you so much for your informative videos. Now I will add the volt/amp meter. I enjoy your videos so much.

Thank you so much for this informative video! I'm in need of a bench power supply, but am on (disability) a low budget. I do have a few desktop power supplies laying around so this will help me immensely.

Very useful, thanks Bill. A local computer repair shop here in Ontario gave me two older (but functional) ATX power supplies for free. I used these to make to PID controlled heating devices, one for heat bending guitar parts, and one for a 3d printer filament dryer. Of course, I used the guidance in this video for the builds.

Fantastic presentation.....this is so user friendly especially for those that are relatively new to anything electronics. I like the coloured voltage levels etc and the wire paths with the visual presentation of the inputs and where they go to......even my long deceased granny could follow this plan and she was into crystal sets in the 20's.

@walter37956

2 жыл бұрын

Very clear & simple wiring video with many cautions included. Gives very safety assurance in wiring-up step by step. TQ especially on the part on volt-amp meter wiring caution. Pl continue your generous effective teachings

Thank you for such a simple explantion, informative video that anyone can easly follow. Great presentation.

OUTSTANDING! I have been waiting for you to do this video.. I have watch others do this but most of them are fly by the seat of your pants young fellas.. I wanted to make one for my new hobby (at 66 I am teaching myself something new!!) I like to see others ideas but only follow those men I think know what they are doing. And you are one of those men.. I really thank you for all of your hard work in making these little videos (it really shows) thay have been an immense help to me.. as I am a little slower then I was when I was a younger man.. But I an not through yet... Carry on your teaching is very much appreciated..

@pravinjethwa7681

5 жыл бұрын

I love it I wanted. To lt long time ago With limiter parts Thanks giving me to do project

@adin8461

4 жыл бұрын

@tinkmarshino... My story precisely! Cardiologist by day, projects on weekends at 66!! Thank you for such well-done clear instructions for the project!

@f.m.vanvliet7645

4 жыл бұрын

Tank you for this outstanding and excellent clear video, it was clearly explained,and i am planning on te build it

I avoided this video initially due to the length of the video. Having wasted a lot of time elsewhere I came back to watch this one. I now feel comfortable, safe and confident to proceed with this project. Clear, concise and intelligible comments and well shot video with good circuit diagrams. Thank you.

Brilliant! No wobble cam, no annoying music. Well scripted, well lit and well presented. Thank you! The ATX PSU that I "rescued" from a long since redundant PC now has a new purpose in life. Keep up the excellent work.

@paulmichaelfreedman8334

6 ай бұрын

used ATX power supplies are also excellent for powering larger led strips and matrices.

Amazing video! Thank you so much. Looking at this power supply and thinking of how to turn it into a bench supply felt like a daunting process. Within 10 minutes of absorbing your knowledge, I feel confident. Very nicely thought out and explained.

I would have to say this is one of the best tutorial video’s I’ve seen on KZread yet. Great video, easy to follow and very informational. Fantastic job.

I built one of these years ago and it was very useful. Instead of the load resistor on the 5V line, I attached an old style, filament light bulb. I mounted it on the PSU box and it helped inspect circuit boards at times. I also added a custom 0V dock on the box for my multimeter - one wire frequently needs to be grounded.

This video is a very useful tutorial. I actually did this and converted an old computer power supply into a bench power supply in a single day at almost no cost from this video. Keep up the great work!

Some newer power supplies have several "rails" to separate the load. If you want to pass through a lot of current, you should probably consider which wires you use, and not just pick the ones on the motherboard plug. Also, if you don't want to open the power supply, there's no stopping you from simply leaving things unconnected. Some power supplies also have modular connectors, which makes it even easier to pick the ones you want. In any case, these things are so easy to find. Nice video, showing how easy it is to use.

I really like the clarity of your explanations and with no annoying music while you speak. I am also a late learner 76 years old. Slowly but surely.?

Thank you. This noob to electronics is understanding many things I have been struggling with. I appreciate the way you are teaching.

Your way of explaining everything is second to no one's. I would love to have your calm demeanor. I've learned so much from you are a semi-newbie to electronics. Well done Bill!

Newbie here... First time on this channel and this is the first video ive watched. For a person (me) who just started this kind of hobby i didnt have any problems understanding what youve explained. From title of project... Parts needed... Illustrated diagram... And follow up on voltmeter... All was explained in layman's words. Even sounded like a person who has lots of patience. I very much appreciate this... Unlike others who presumes that al watching their vids are literate on electronics. Thanks.

Thank you. I really appreciate the step-by-step, easy to understand, and well illustrated presentation of your videos. As a beginner in the world of electronics, It makes it incredibly easy to get started. I literally harvested an old power supply last week and was wondering how I could do this.. and like magic one of your videos popped up.

@jimbossemi-customs3129

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with everything you said, and a semi-newbie I haven't found a more educational channel than this one, and his calmness actually soothes me.

Splendid presentation! Excellent illustrations, articulation, and explanations. Last night I took apart an old PC to destroy the HDUs. I saved the power supply with in mind to use it as a bench supply. Came here to find out how and hit gold.

This is a very informative video with clear explanations & visuals. I've been storing a few power supplies for longer than I would like to admit & its time to make one of them useful. Thanks for posting!

Nicely done. One of the few technical programs that merits production credit. Outstanding audio and camera work.

Thank you for another great video! I have built a similar bench power supply from an old ATX I had about a year ago. It has proven extremely useful and was quite easy to make. If you are at all interested in electronics, just do it! It's easier than you think, just be safe. Also, I would suggest adding a USB port to the 5V line, as a power outlet for USB connected devices (Arduinos, for example). It makes the bench a bit more useful.

@antunvidakovic9926

5 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure but ,if anyone else is searching for electronic circuit board repairs try Saankramer Electronic Magazine System (should be on google have a look ) ? Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my work buddy got amazing success with it.

@donloughrey1615

5 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion on the USB ports. Thanks.

This is absolutely the best electronic teacher and course, display I have ever seen. During this covid 19 crisis I seem to have time on my hands and this project really fits into my plans as I often need to check amp draw on automotive fans, pumps and stuff.

Junked an old computer recently for the gold and was not only looking for ways to reuse the other bits, but have needed a bench-top 12v power supply for a long time. This is *exactly* the video I was looking for. Thank you!

Your videos are great, good quality and very well explained. Keep up the good work.

In the midst of building this with a 3D printed case, thank you very much for a comprehensive and detailed overview, so helpful and useful in planning our project !!

@Kimdino1

2 жыл бұрын

Don't forget to leave vents for the fans cooling air to escape or it will overheat.

@als1023

2 жыл бұрын

@@Kimdino1 Yes lots of vents , printed a 3D case holder, all went well !

@Kimdino1

2 жыл бұрын

@@als1023 Sorry, I didn't look to see how old your post was... duhhh! Anyway, glad it went well. I've a mind to use up an old ATX supply this way but I'll have to content myself with making the case from plywood.

@als1023

2 жыл бұрын

@@Kimdino1 Good luck , thanks for posting, ours has 5,12 and 24 volts, my boys use it for car stuff etc. Great circuit tester.

You are a calm, decent and respectful man. The explanation is clear and most importantly there is no background music. Thank you very much. My only objection is to adding a resistor , as it constitutes an unnecessary load to the circuit, especially since it is connected in parallel.

This is one of the few reasons I am still coming to youtube. Thank you for sharing your time and knowledge.

A wonderful video with clarity in your speech and technically superior!. March on Sir with your great service

my son just upgraded his computer power supply and let me keep the old one. I'm gonna do this, thanks for the informative vid

Great video. Love the calm and methodical approach. I wanted to mimic your project so I could have a mobile PS when doing small projects away from my main bench. Plus I just thought it would be fun, and it was. I was also able to find parts around the workshop so the cost was minimal, maybe $30 max (Paid $15 for used 400W, 24 pin PS plus a few small parts). I added the -12V and even a 9V by using a small buck step-down board. The meter makes a nice simple multimeter as well. Thanks again!

Thank you for the excellent in-depth tutorial. Your method of wiring of the meter has yet an added advantage. I wired one into a similarly designed circuit, but used the output to supply power to the meter. An inductive spike from a load that I disconnected under power damaged the meter. I was able to troubleshoot and repair it, but had I used your technique, it would have been isolated from the load. In my case, I used a small “wall wart” to supply the meter.

Thank you sir... thank you for posting this video!!!! This has helped so much! Thanks again.

Extremely clear, extremely clean... as usual ! Always a great pleasure to follow you. Thanks a lot.

@user-sr9ii7ws1g

3 ай бұрын

Please teach me the diagram of input voltage selector

This was a really good explanation and walk through and I wish I had seen this years ago when I first modified one of my spare supplies. It took me far too long to get everything figured out but I managed it and didn't die in the process. In my case I used it to power some LED grow lights and I used the 5V standby line to power a relay timer which would then bridge the PS-ON and ground turning on the lights. It was really handy to be able to have the power supply turned off instead of using a bunch of switched and leaving the supply turned on. This is going back 15 years so well before any wifi based timers were readily and cheaply available.

You broke it down completely and made it look fun and easy. You are a great instructor. Thank you !

Greetings from Australia, thank you so much for the detailed project, a true gentleman and genius , well explained and excellent show , especially adding the current /voltage display unit, excellent and back - to - basics switching approach , thanks for sharing , can’t wait to make this project, I’ve subscribed, and definitely 200% thumbs up, champion!

@Den_Electro

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, friend. Watch my video. kzread.info/dash/bejne/hId-vKyRqsrAgdI.html

I'm so glad I stumbled upon your videos. I graduated with a CS major, only taking a few digital electronics and ECE courses in my time at school so I am expanding outwards in that field and I was looking for a way to utilize parts that I already have. You have made my night.

Yep. I enjoyed it very much! Never thought I'd watch an ATX bench power supply video from start to finish, while being fascinated. This was professional and good quality.

Bravo! You speak low and slow enough for me to follow you. You are, in essence, the Mr. Rogers of the electronics workshop. You make it easy for me to repair the Commodore Amiga's that pass to close my way by your creative prowess. :)

You, sir, are my new favorite channel!

20:17 I don't think your wiring explanation could have been illustrated any clearer. That was great

@subbielover9374

3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely agree !

The wiring diagram starting at 20:22 is the first of its type that I have seen on a site like this, and it makes all the difference in the world. A simple schematic like the one you use makes duplication a far simpler task than trying to remember all the connections made over 15 minutes of video. Genius. Added comment: Posted the above before seeing the end of the video. A visit to the web site is even more inspiring. Step-by-step with downloadable pdf? Doesn't get any better than this. Thanks again!

Thank you for all your videos. I really appreciate it. You do everything in detail and you do your best to explain as simple/complicated as it is/gets. Thanks again and respect

Very good teacher, thank you for your time, explanation and video!!!

Excellent vid ! I'm looking at adding a bench power supply to my shop, and was wondering if one of these would make a good solution to meet that need . The clear well-measured narration was a GREAT help in following along with what you had in mind. All the BEST - and thanks again for a great vid ! - C.

This is absolutely outstanding. Informative and crystal clear. Adding to that, there’s an accompanying article, even a printer-friendly PDF version. I cannot ask for more! Thanks great work.

@Den_Electro

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, friend. Watch my video. kzread.info/dash/bejne/hId-vKyRqsrAgdI.html

I think this must be one of the best teaching videos on the tube, I found the presentation clear concise and informative. Well done Sir !!!!

Thank you for taking the time as always to make such a diligent video.

Beauty bud- made one of these back a while ago. I actually had the same sort of issue with the v/a meter! ended up going with 2 analog style gauges with the wiper. Minus the AC - this is a great project for someone getting into electronics. Recently been watching all your Arduino videos to brush up for this camera slider/robot arm I'm working' on ^.^ Gotta say you do a great job explaining things- keep up the good work bud! Smashing that like button!

I built this on to a black perspex panel (which I will box up properly later), and put a little voltmeter on each rail, (plus fused each rail). I added the V/A meter circuit too, so that I can feed a dedicated circuit when I am messing about with the little kits, and monitor things. The sense wires I have run out separately, so that I can use them as required. Many thanks for putting this up, it was extremely helpful!!

Your instructional videos are absolutely first class. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge like this.

Very nice video, well-explained and thorough. I do have a minor quibble, however. The ATX spec defines the PSO function as edge-triggered, rather than level-triggered. In other words, you do not have to lift PSO to +5V and keep it there - simply pulsing it to +5V will turn on the supply. The spec actually recommends a momentary switch for this function, rather than an SPST as you have used here. Turning off the supply is a matter of holding the momentary switch down for 4 seconds. So one brief pulse to turn on, 4 seconds to turn off. I have not seen any damage to PSO circuits as a result of continuous application of +5V, just saying it's not part of the spec. Personally, I use the ignition switch from a 1974 Chevy Vega (the only part of the car worth keeping) mounted on the side of my case to do the start-up. So far, the PC has not leaked any oil, which confuses a Vega key.

Thumbs up! Really good teaching, thanks.

Hi Bill. Thank you so much for your detailed and easy to follow instructions. I've been looking for awhile for a tutorial on making my own Work Bench pc power supply. I am 76 years of age. I started in my teens and here I am still learning. I will be subscribing and following your channel from now on. Blessings

This is fantastic. I took electrical training and the master test. I later took computer classes that included building a computer from scratch. Now if your video had been included with any of my classes. I would have had a better understanding of why the connections were as they were. Instead of plug in play and pray. Thanks for this incredible video.

OMG thank you a thousand times for sharing this stuff. I just found your channel and got subscribed. Greetings from Peru.

Thank you very much for your interesting and helpful videos❗️You explain every detail so clear that everyone can understand what you are doing. For me as a hobby electronic your selfmade easy projects are so good. Hope you go on... Regards, Boris🇨🇭

@Den_Electro

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, friend. Watch my video. kzread.info/dash/bejne/hId-vKyRqsrAgdI.html

TWO WORDS, SIMPLE AND EXCELLENT!!!!! Better explained, it is impossible. Thank you very much for sharing your ideas.

I was very please at your attention to detail and the clarity of your presentation. You are a natural teacher. Thank you

This rocked as all of your videos do. I found your channel when I got into Arduino and I am hooked. Please keep up the great work! Subscribed! I created and 3D printed the control panel. I'll post the files on thingaverse and add a link soon.

@walkswithmight

4 жыл бұрын

I feel the same way!

@gameplayandreview

4 жыл бұрын

Link? As it's been 8 Months.

@porkhunts

3 жыл бұрын

Could someone tell an ignorant novice the fuse rating used please, I can't find it, not for lack of looking

Outstanding presentation, THANK YOU SO MUCH. I have been on line for years but yours is the first i have subscribed to.

Hi, from South Africa, I do enjoy your presentation on all things electronic, I am a 73 year old retired Elec-Eng and I lecture for 10 weeks, once a week, August to November, at a "CAD" College. The students I lecture Mechanical and Architectural students and we do Electrical Design using AutoCAD and SolidWorks Electrical CAD. I have a few "breadboard" exercises for the students and I think your "ATX" power supply/bench supply is just the thing for these exercises. I will be visiting the computer-scrap-joints to ferret out a few ATX's units before August this year. thanks

I just discovered your channel and i'm already subscribed because of the calm energy, very calm and soft voice too, people today are so exited that they yell and scream at each others when talking.

Hi man, great video! I love how clear you are explaining everything on your channel. Thanks. I have a question. I made my ATX bench, and all the outputs are ok, but with a slight instability in tension, like +/- 0.02 volts, and when I want to use it to power my servomotors (controlled by Arduino), this slight instability makes my servos jitter very hard. Do you know what can be de cause and/or solution to this? Thanks in advance everyone!

Always great and clear, as usual, Thank you!!!

I used this to build my first power supply! This video made it 100 times easier. Thanks so much!

Great use for an old ATX power supply! Following your directions in this video I cooked up one for myself, with one variation- I located the large heatsink encased resistor inside the ATX's case out of the way of anything and in the airflow of the fan. With it attached to the metal case, it doesn't put out much heat, but... I also reused a metal enclosure from an old car battery charger, and everything fit perfectly! I cut the back of the enclosure to expose the rear of the ATX so I could get to the switch and power cord connector, and buttoned it up neatly. Thank you for the share and keep 'em coming! I'm subscribed!

@fredmiller1358

3 жыл бұрын

🤔🤔🤔was wondering, how did you not put the 5V rail to Ground with the load resistor in line between the 5V and Ground???

Excellent Video, Thank you for taking the time and doing this. I'm planning on building one, this has been very helpful.

@Budro4764

4 жыл бұрын

@Jason Marquette Did you build one yet ???

I think you are the teacher we all wish we had, I'd be an engineer if I saw this in the day. Thanks!

concur with David Cole. 100% total confidence in your sessions and knowledge. Bravo. for goodness sake, keep it flowing

Great video, just subscribed. I'm a 31 year old college student in the middle of an AC/DC basics class. Because of the Covid situation I cant be on campus, I just learned about ammeters and this video is a great visual aid. I'm pursuing an associates in mechatronics, but this video is fueling a desire to continue my education into engineering. Thanks for being on KZread.

Just a note: my power supply has a brown wire and this one, if present, needs to be connected on the 3.3V line. Now I need to know if the resistor on the 5v line is mandatory (because the power supply seems to work without it)

Got a spare PSU, been wondering how to convert it into a power supply for my Electronics Projects, Thank you awesome video good explanation and I have one of those meters that I've never used too, job done, just waiting for the parts.

One of the most comprehensive and complete videos I have ever seen on KZread or anywhere. Bravo, and many thx!

Thank you for this video. I followed your steps and was able to make this power supply. I have only recently begun exploring electronics and arduino and this video was very useful. I saw a comment earlier about how this is not basic or for beginners yet I am a beginner and I was able to make the atx power supply.

Thank you so much I love how good your ..🤙

NICE! I've had to quit my job so I can watch your videos. I must say, you are the last guy who needs to ask for subscriptions! I wasn't two minutes into the first one I watched before subscribing. So, allow me to give back. I built such a supply some years ago, but utilized the -12 voltage and an LM338 variable voltage regulator to give me up to 24V and is fully adjustable. The current is limited to the maximum output of the -12V side, 800mA in my case, but it allows me to dial in voltages in between 3.3 and 24V 'cause sometimes you just need something different. Note that zero volts is not relative to ground of the unit; it is actually -12V relative to ground. But that's not the good part... I used a very used and cheap ATX power supply and it quit after about a year. (Could be 'cause I taxed the -12V output.) When I replaced it, I decided that I wanted it to be plug-n-play so I searched for the correct housing and pins. Now I can change out the power supply by unplugging and re-plugging. So, here are the part numbers: Molex #39-01-2201 Plug housing $1.38 as at 1/15 Molex #39-00-0076 Pins 0.22 as at 1/15 These are available at Mouser. Note that you'll need a special crimper for the pins. I'm particularly excited about what I've taken away on the subject of the Arduinos. You've opened up new doors for me on that front. The orderliness of your pegboard and the cleanliness of your bench is frightening. How do you get anything done?

Hey All. I built this and it rocks! My power supply can give me 5V at 25A, way more then a $200 supply I saw on the net. The only issue was getting that 50W 8RJ resistor. I had to wait 2 weeks for it and now Amazon's not getting any more in. I also 3D printed the control panel and it looks cool. If you're messing around with those WS2812B LED Strips, or motors, you're going to need a lot of power (amps). Thank you for an awesome video.

Just finished constructing my ATX Bench Power Supply, interesting project! Thanks for the great video that provided lots of assistance.

Excellent video, covering all aspects. Awesome narration and very attractive voice with beautiful pronunciation & punctuation. One of the best diy video I've seen after great scott.

How do you tell if a particular supply requires a load as in a 8 to 10 ohm power resistor? Thanks

it's amazing how organized your workstation is

BRILLIANT! BRAVO! finally a very lucid and step by step video on how to make bench top power supply. Thank you!

Oh my god this vid is so helpful. I also found a supply. Thank you.

We decided to take a drink every time he said power supply my buddy died it was the greatest idea ever

@marnusstopforth3129

2 ай бұрын

yessssss i hhad samre idieaaa

I picked up an ATX at a second-hand store for around $5.00. I had no idea what to do with it. Thank you for the idea of a multi-volt power station.

Well done! Have been thinking of something similar, and this is cleanest I’ve seen. If I could be so bold as to suggest, use that empty white space on the panel to make a “Max current” vs. voltage for easy cross reference. I always forget that kind of thing, so I like to have it right in front of me so I can’t forget!

Can you create a parts list that includes links so we can get the exact parts?

I agree for what you talking about it is well explained, I can relate to convert ATX variables power supply into personal projects, it’s very handy to run those 3 voltages specially in electronics as required, conversions, modifications is an interesting hobbies as long as you know what you doing, it’s a pleasure to achieve something like that specially for testing, very good on you, just keep it up peoples thoroughly learnings how to educate them through your knowledge regardless, Bless you

i am in love with this channel, im studying so i can teach my lil man, i know how to do things but terrible at teaching or explaining, so this helps me to put my experience into words.

I'm at 21:45 into this video and have to pause it to say I absolutely love the way your teach.