Thread: pic: Testbench with PDB backpower
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Re: pic: Testbench with PDB backpower
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Originally Posted by Ari423 View Post
Why did you choose to back-power the PDP instead of just plugging the power source into the input like a normal battery? Weren't you afraid of the possibility of breaking the many expensive pieces of electronics by using them "off label"?
Mostly because I didn't have connectors to hook up the power source to the PDP input terminals. I wasn't afraid of breaking it because previous experience has taught me that all of the 12v and ground rails were connected directly to each other. The only thing I was worried about breaking was the power supply. (which I may have done something to with the power surge from a CIM stopping)

But it worked well for the test!
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