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Title: A20 / UK Power Adaptor
Post by: FreakyBeanz on April 01, 2014, 09:36:10 PM
Hi everyone,

I am thinking of getting an A20 but have so far been unable to see a suitable Power Adaptor for for the UK.

Does anyone have any recommendations on ebay/Amazon for a suitable adaptor?

Many thanks.
Title: Re: A20 / UK Power Adaptor
Post by: dave-at-axon on April 02, 2014, 06:52:43 AM
I use 12V for the A20. You can get something like this if you are looking for a basic power supply.

http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/maplin-20w-switched-mode-acdc-fixed-voltage-12v-worldwide-power-supply-l47bl

These are good for final build use but I prefer to use a current limiting bench supply for initial testing. The current limiting is great if you have a fault in the wiring as it stops things blowing up. They may be higher in price but think of the saving on blown up equipment :)

http://www.rapidonline.com/Electrical-Power/Power-Supply-Units/Bench-Power-Supply-Units

and this one is a pretty damn good deal.

http://www.rapidonline.com/Electrical-Power/Rapid-Triple-Output-30V-Linear-Bench-PSUs-81535

Just make sure they it has adjustable and limited current settings.
Title: Re: A20 / UK Power Adaptor
Post by: FreakyBeanz on April 02, 2014, 08:59:03 PM
Brilliant! Thanks very much for the very quick reply. Much appreciated.