12V/5V Power Supply Hookup Guide
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bboyho Introduction
The 12V/5V (2A) power supply is great for powering a microcontroller and an LEDs. In this tutorial, we will replace the power supply's molex connector with two male barrel jacks adapters.
Required Materials
To follow along with this tutorial, you will need the following materials. You may not need everything though depending on what you have. Add it to your cart, read through the guide, and adjust the cart as necessary. The kit on the left is the easiest to connect. The wishlist to the right is for those that are interested in hacking the power supply.
Tools
You will need a soldering iron, solder, general soldering accessories, and the following tools.
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