Need power quick, tight timeline

prometheusg · 09-24-2003, 01:57 PM

I need the quickest power solution to get my carputer running. I would like an Opus, but it takes way to long to ship. It's going to be a mini-itx with 2.5' hd, and slot loading slimline cd or dvd. All I need is something that I can get my hands on within 2 weeks. Is there anything out there for me? I just need something that works, nothing fancy. Will a pw-60 or pw-70 work? I know there is no power regulation, so it won't run when I turn on the car and the voltage can drop out or go too high, but will it work in general? Would using a regular micro-atx power supply and running it through an inverter be better? Eventually I will get an Opus or build something my self, but I am doing this as a school project and it needs to be at least running in the next few weeks. Thanks for any advice you can give me.

hijinks21 · 09-24-2003, 02:13 PM

those mini-itx DC-DC PSU's are great if you place a 12v regulator in front of them. If you don't your risking it.

tejesh83 · 09-24-2003, 02:31 PM

The fastest is way is an inverter. Just pick one up at a local store and you're on your way.

The Opus is well worth the wait and extra money imo.

zootjeff · 09-24-2003, 06:21 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by tejesh83

The fastest is way is an inverter. Just pick one up at a local store and you're on your way.

The Opus is well worth the wait and extra money imo.

If you want a 12 volt car solution that is small and effective. The MPBS1 will work for you.

www.mpegbox.net

You can get it in less than a week if you order it today it goes out tomorrow.

-Jeff

jasonsp6 · 10-04-2003, 09:52 AM

Is anyone here running a MPBS1 DC-DC power supply? It looks like a nice alternative to the Opus, but it's only 70watts... hmmm...

zootjeff · 10-04-2003, 12:21 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jasonsp6

Is anyone here running a MPBS1 DC-DC power supply? It looks like a nice alternative to the Opus, but it's only 70watts... hmmm...

Well, I use it.. :-)

My machine is a celeron 566 with FV24 Mobo and 10 gig hard drive.

It uses 35 of the available 70 watts.

-Jeff

zootjeff · 10-04-2003, 09:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by none

Jeff I was just wondering if the shutdown controller I ordered from you earlier in the week had been sent out yet. I haven't gotten any email confirmation of my order.

Thank You,

Simon Miya

Yup went out on Thursday
I believe.