Should I run 1 wire or 2 for 5v from PSU?

wizardPC · 01-24-2004, 02:36 AM

so, should I ground the -5v from my PSU and run one wire (+5v) up front to my powered hub, or do I need to run the pair?

I am in the final stages of prep for the install....got the second battery installed, plexiglass case constructed, and tomorrow I will be fabricating the dash piece for the LCD.

craigyb · 01-24-2004, 04:43 AM

Just to clarify what you mean.

Do not ground the -5V of your PSU, I think you mean do you need to send +5v and 0V over 2 wires to your hub. not +5v and -5v as this would be 10v to the hub and destroy it.

I would use 2 wires (I'm planning to do the same) not one.

Craig

Defiler · 01-24-2004, 06:54 PM

Just run the two to make it easy on yourself. You can buy power cables that have 1 or 2 pair of 16 or 14 gauge wires inside a jacket at any car audio store. Then you can put molex a connector on the end of it and unplug it at will.

SjLucky · 01-24-2004, 07:55 PM

I run 6 cables but that is just my beer cooler...

wizardPC · 01-24-2004, 11:31 PM

I figured thats what I should do, but no one had ever talked about it before.

craigyb · 01-26-2004, 02:31 PM

Try one of these.....

http://www.maplin.co.uk/media/largeimages/32465i0.jpg

+5v fixed

+3 to +12V variable

Useful afor anyone driving hubs etc.

Craig

Defiler · 01-26-2004, 03:16 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by craigyb

Try one of these.....

http://www.maplin.co.uk/media/largeimages/32465i0.jpg

+5v fixed

+3 to +12V variable

Useful afor anyone driving hubs etc.

Craig

Now this is something I'd like to have for a cleaner look. VERY NICE FIND.

What is the link to the info page?

EDIT:

Nevermind...Found it.

http://www.maplin.co.uk/products/mod...moduleno=32465