How do I make my own DC-DC converter for my car PC?
Do Santo File asked:
I need a DC to DC converter for my car pc
I need 6 to 12 VDC in to 12 to 18VDC/ATX Connector out.
please note that I’m asking HOW DO I BUILD so please dont sugest to buy one.
I need a DC to DC converter for my car pc
I need 6 to 12 VDC in to 12 to 18VDC/ATX Connector out.
please note that I’m asking HOW DO I BUILD so please dont sugest to buy one.
im not sure if u can build one from scratch but i think u can get parts from old computer PSU’s and wire them together to DC power thats the only way im sure how
Comment by mexican2_6_l_k_k — August 8, 2003 @ 5:04 pm
Dude you’re talking about designing a power supply for your pc into your car. Unless you know something about electronics it will be very difficult to do it. First is wrong to say DC to DC converter. You can convert a AC(alternate current) signal (like in the power outlets of the house) to a DC (direct current) like a duracell battery. The current of your car is already DC, what you need is a transformer which change the 12 v to a higher one like 18 v.
Comment by electhrolite — August 8, 2003 @ 5:58 pm
If you need 12-18 out, you pretty much already have it, unless you need 12 AND 18 out.
Step up DC-DC converters are very hard to design and build.
You would need some sort of oscillator ran through a step-up transformer, rectified and then regulated. The hard part is at what current you need to have the supply.
Comment by sparky3489 — August 8, 2003 @ 9:07 pm