Hi everyone.
Meanwhile I've been working on an improved version of my ATX adapter for the Fuel.
The changes are:
*) two fan signals generated:
1) one is by default jumpered to feed into the M/B - the jumper can be removed if one wished to supply their own (in case ATX PSU provided one).
2) second is just ready to use for any other purpose (say if one was in a need of fooling the env monitoring even more).
*) "kickstart" button - a small pushbutton that forces the ATX PSU to start, in case Fuel won't (it may refuse to power up if components are missing or env chips are fried). This allows one to read all the voltages (not only standby) and verify L1 output even if the Fuel refuses to boot. The rationale was that since you're buying the adapter because your main PSU died - it might have broken something else in your Fuel. This helps debug the issue.
*) standby (yellow) and power on (green) LED's - indicate whether the standby power is good (for L1), and whether the PSU is on providing power on 5V rail. This helps prove that your ATX PSU is connected correctly.
*) There are NO changes to the 12V adapter (small board)
The original thread announcing the prototype is here: http://forums.nekochan.net/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16730132
The price is $75 a set plus shipping from Japan.
Pictured is an actual product, without added solder and wire brace for more current capability.
The units by default have upright ATX connector (until I figure out solder amount on the traces and heat exchange) - this means your ATX cable may protrude into secondary 3.25 inch cage if you have any drives there. I have a SATA disk in mine and it fits just fine, albeit it required some work to wiggle the cable in. On special request I am able to install a 90 degree connector.
Meanwhile I've been working on an improved version of my ATX adapter for the Fuel.
The changes are:
*) two fan signals generated:
1) one is by default jumpered to feed into the M/B - the jumper can be removed if one wished to supply their own (in case ATX PSU provided one).
2) second is just ready to use for any other purpose (say if one was in a need of fooling the env monitoring even more).
*) "kickstart" button - a small pushbutton that forces the ATX PSU to start, in case Fuel won't (it may refuse to power up if components are missing or env chips are fried). This allows one to read all the voltages (not only standby) and verify L1 output even if the Fuel refuses to boot. The rationale was that since you're buying the adapter because your main PSU died - it might have broken something else in your Fuel. This helps debug the issue.
*) standby (yellow) and power on (green) LED's - indicate whether the standby power is good (for L1), and whether the PSU is on providing power on 5V rail. This helps prove that your ATX PSU is connected correctly.
*) There are NO changes to the 12V adapter (small board)
The original thread announcing the prototype is here: http://forums.nekochan.net/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16730132
The price is $75 a set plus shipping from Japan.
Pictured is an actual product, without added solder and wire brace for more current capability.
The units by default have upright ATX connector (until I figure out solder amount on the traces and heat exchange) - this means your ATX cable may protrude into secondary 3.25 inch cage if you have any drives there. I have a SATA disk in mine and it fits just fine, albeit it required some work to wiggle the cable in. On special request I am able to install a 90 degree connector.
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