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Bench top power supply - TFX, not ATX based
Bench top power supply - TFX, not ATX based
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CHANGE LOG
2021-03-16
- many people started notifying me, that rocker switches listed on BOM are too small and it's true. I mistakenly added link to 10x15 version. The correct size for switches is 15x21. I corrected the link in BOM already. Sorry guys!
2021-01-10
- added photo of used TFX power supply: the exact model is Fortron FSP250-60SBV
- updated info about brass inserts in BOM (it is designed for M3 X D4.6 X L5.7)
2021-01-09
- STEP file added to allow you modify the project easily
- Assembly guide added (please find attached pdf in files list)
- added stl files for top and bottom lid - for those who don't want to cut them out from plywood
- added pdf template for cutting the top and bottom lids
- added melt-in brass inerts to the BOM
Disclaimer
I did my best to make this design safe but overall I am an amateur and hobbyist. I can't guarantee you won't hurt yourself during making this thing, so if you feel uncomfortable to work with electricity, please don't start playing with it.
As well, this is not laboratory power supply. I don't know the level of noise or any other parameters which is required for lab PSUs, so don't even think about this thing that way.
Introduction
Bench top power supply built on top of an old TFX 250W power supply (you can probably by one on your local market for about $10-15)
The design is inspired by the "Back Horn Speaker V2.0 BL2 - Bluetooth, Active, Passive" by guppyk (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4668173)
Bill of materials
Some of the above links are affiliate. If you feel uncomfortable with this try to search products on your own.
Assembly
Please look at the Thing Files list for full guide
Wiring
Wiring scheme is included in files list (PDF) and on the preview images list.
Printing
Prepare yourself for a long print. I am printing quite fast (about 100-120mm/s) and I was printing outer walls for about 14h on 0.28 layer height (0.4 nozzle).

















