Thread: 110V AC to 12V DC suggestion
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Re: 110V AC to 12V DC suggestion
I've been using old Xbox 360 power supplies for 12v high current needs (chargers, etc.) for a while, I've found 3 for around 5$ each at goodwill. As long as you're not running any motors off of it, I would guess you will be fine.

I will say I have never made a controls test board to run off anything other than the kop battery though, YMMV.
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