DPRG mailing list archives: DPRG: Wheel Chair Power

Thu Feb 20 12:30:48 CST 1997

> You really don't need ANYWHERE NEAR what a normal pc supply delivers.
> My complete 386 system, hard drive and all draws less than 2 amps on
> the +5 and < 1amp on the +12v.  I can't imagine what would consume 15
> on the +5v - You would need 14 awg wire!  
> 
> On-board arc welder maybe?

(From the swirling brain:)

150 watt, 170 watt, 200 watt, 230 watt, 250 watt, 300 watt...
No, MY COMPUTER NEEDS THE 3000 watt powersupply.  I might need
a bigger cooling fan too, but hey, so what (so watt?).  It's great
because I can work on my computer and start my car all at the
same time without a hitch.

Sure I only pull a couple of amps most of the time, but my TELSA
theft deterrant system charges up much faster with 3000 watts!
Also, I don't need to have the operating table with the bed that
rises through the ceilings.  _Frankly_, I can just design and
lightning strike my monster all from my computer with just a few
key strokes.

BTW, anyone know why my lights go dim when I turn on my computer?

(end of swirling brain stuff)

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