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--- gen7_power_supply [2015/12/01 15:30] – created Traumflug
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 Using an ATX power supply you're already done here.
+=====Troubleshooting=====
+Symptom: the PSU turns off as soon as a heater or a stepper is turned on.
+Discussion: see [[atx_power_supply#base_load|ATX Power Supply]].
 =====Using a Pico Power Supply=====
-Note: this applies only if when ATX PSUs are to be avoided.
+Note: this applies only if when an ATX PSU is to be avoided.
 One of the most often heard complaints against ATX supplies are that they're larger. That's true, 12-V-only supplies of the same size are typically smaller.
-A not exactly cheap, but simple to apply solution are "Pico" power supplies. Like this [[http://www.reichelt.de/index.html?ARTICLE=141072|Pico PSU]]. They're made for ITX boards and come with all the neccessary connectors. They also need an additional external power supply.
+A not exactly cheap and also not strong enough for a heated bed, but a simple to apply solution are "Pico" power supplies. Like this [[http://www.reichelt.de/index.html?ARTICLE=141072|Pico PSU]]. They're made for ITX boards and come with all the neccessary connectors. They also need an additional external power supply.
 =====Modification for Screw Terminals=====

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