DIY Xmas Light Bench Power supply

[battle79]

So I took a 12V PSU and a 12V/5V Buck converter and made a little Bench supply for testing all my lights. Even added one of Rays ~$6 pixel testers.

Still need to sand, paint, and swap the screws as it's a little rough still. 5V is Red, Data out is Green, and 12V is Blue. (See what I did there)

Love the idea of being able to plug in standard test leads when needed, and also having a female 3pin plug, alligator clips, and test probes available to use.

Thought some people might enjoy and get some ideas for themselves.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B88gHa1-utIcRERZVW9fbnFWaXc/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B88gHa1-utIcMUw4NmhFOFhlems/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B88gHa1-utIcakVzdDYyTlNyWDg/view?usp=sharing

 

[logandc99]

Very nice setup


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Heath-LightsOnTapley]

where do you get those test leads? cheers

 

[battle79]

I bought the leads from Jaycar with the banana plug on both ends. I also bought the probes and alligator clips for Jaycar.

I just cut the last 100mm off of the leads and added the probes to the long remaining section so I can test new lights, then I added the short cut lengths to a 3 pin female plug so I can test completed elements.

Similar with the alligator clips. (Not pictured, but same idea as probes)

In my rush I forgot to fuse the outputs, so that's something I have to go back and do. Also added a holder for the data remote.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B88gHa1-utIcbjJiYU5IME4wdzg/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B88gHa1-utIcRDRDaWFzU0dhczg/view?usp=sharing

 

[buzzdude]

Cool idea.

Sent from my SGP511 using Tapatalk