dc amps vs ac amps

[irving2008]

Ok thank you, i just wanted to now and understand/learn rather then just be told :).

No problem, happy to help

They are from MCP, PS407:


I will look at how i would like to go about connecting the supplies together and get back to you with what i propose doing, could i use copper clad board as an option? reson being i'v got some of the green screw terminals you find on the BOB boards i could solder in.

I'd be careful of those green things, most of the 0.1"/2.5mm spacing found on BOBs are only 1 or 3A rated. You'd need the bigger 0.2"/5mm spaced versions which are 7 or 10A rated

What I've done in the past for some high power radio gear is taken a length of brass bar, 8mm x 4mm, drilled the ends 4mm clear to fit the PSU terminals (3.2 or 3.6mm screw lugs) and then drilled/tapped 3mm (or similar sized BA) take off points for ring terminals along the bar (use brass screws)

I couldnt agree more, while the drivers dont cost a fortune, it would be much more inconvenient replacing one of them, then a fuse located on a front panel deisgned with easy access in mind ;).

I'v just found this as well: http://www.mycncuk.com/pdf/wiring.pdf

CM

Yes I've seen that diagram before... note its a connection diagram not a wiring layout diagram - it shows what connects to what, not how to do it properly.