Quote Originally Posted by jackpat View Post
Ok, so i checked the voltages today... on 5v we are getting about 1.5, and on 12v we are getting about 3.5! a tech suggested i get an atx power supply to try, so ive just been and got one from maplins. Is there anything i need to make sure i do/ dont do so i dont toast anything else?
Only real thing you need to be sure of is don't get polarity wrong. However suggest you test the voltages from ATX supply before connecting.

Also strongly suggest if your Not sure what doing then you don't mess and get help before releasing some very expensive Magic smoke.!!