FapDamage

27334 pts · October 21, 2011


I'll drink to that.

Thanks!! It was a fun project.

1 year ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Thanks!! I’m actually really shocked I got it looking this good on my first attempt.

1 year ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yep. I need a 12v bench-top power supply to test automotive components.

The build up until this point is on my profile, if you wanna check it out. It turned out WAY better than I had imagined.

I’m going to do an “unboxing” video once I get it all buttoned up. Throw a little Fallout humor in there. 😄

1 year ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

No. It’s just a fancy bench-top power supply so I can troubleshoot automotive electric components. I’m just a bit extra. I have the build so far on my profile. I’ll do an “unboxing” video once it’s done. 🤣

1 year ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

💯 End all government subsidies!!

1 year ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

It just an old computer PSU that I am making into a variable voltage power supply for troubleshooting automotive components.

I’m just a little extra.

1 year ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Thanks!! It’s been fun, frustrating, and a massive learning experience.

1 year ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

And if you want to learn for free, look up Marty Schwartz on YouTube. Solid dude!! Get free lessons.

1 year ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I have made a couple guitar pedals over the years. I could probably make something like this with multiple effects. It would actually look really cool on my half stack!!

Ok, nobody tell my wife… but I just got my next project idea!!

1 year ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

It’s a variable voltage DC power supply for testing automotive components. I usually have an old car battery on hand with a small charge on it, but this will make life SO much easier!! Just clip the leads together and hit the fire button.

1 year ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Yeah, my enthusiasm out paced my quality control. Don’t care, so long as it works when I’m done with it!!

1 year ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Yep. I’ll never do that again! I own a vice, I should probably use it.

1 year ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Nothing at the moment. I am waiting on parts. But it will be a variable voltage DC power supply to troubleshoot automotive components.

1 year ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Before.

It’s a variable voltage DC power supply. I seem to constantly be in need of 12v DC to test automatic components. I have two 20’ wires with clips to connect to a car battery. They do the trick in a pinch, but this thing make troubleshooting WAY easier!

1 year ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

If I’m being 100% honest, this was supposed to be a test plate so I rushed through the design. It turned out so good I just started drilling!! And at the end of the day it’s a tool in my shop, I don’t care about a typo if it works.

1 year ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Hell yeah!! That’s awesome.

1 year ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

It’s foretold in the prophecy, or something.

1 year ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

#Versatile

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Bingo!! I am sick of working on cars without a 12v power supply to test components. Might as well making it variable… and cool! 😎👍

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This one’s from first batch the new 9000 series. You know Vault-Tec, get product to market and fix it after!! I’ll be sure to write their design department a strongly worded letter!!

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I didn’t say I haven’t messed with electronics. I’ve worked with electronics for those 23 years. I’ve just haven’t had to draw up schematics since tech training. I just don’t know exactly what component I need to make it do what I want. I may end up having to use an automotive relay, but I think a one-way diode in conjunction with a resistor would also do the trick.

As for the high voltage side, I’m not messing with anything on the board. I safety tested it at each step.

1 year ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 2

Yep, but not in a good way. I didn’t grab it tight enough before hitting the power on the drill. I’m lucky it wasn’t worse. I used the vise after that. 🤣

1 year ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Worse. While drilling out the first large hole, I was holding the sheet metal by hand and my dumbass hit the power on the drill before I tightened my grip and the whole thing spun out of control. It hit me 3 times, but that’s the worst of it.

I used the vice after that. 🤣

1 year ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I blame Vault-Tec.

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What did people expect having only two parties to choose from? That’s a rigged game, any way you look at it. Stop voting for the R’s and the D’s and this will stop. But you won’t do that, will you?

1 year ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 14

Thanks!!

1 year ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Bingo!! 🤣

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