sts1138
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So I'm working on a control box that basically controls all the lighting around my desk(i have blue underglow strips), as well as a couple external 12v builds I have made previously. This time around I decided to try my hand at my own power supply, using a center tapped transformer from radio shack that can output 6.3v or 12.6v(I'm using the 12.6v configuration) at 1.2 amps. The setup uses a 4 diode full wave rectifier with a 1 uf capacitor(just is one I picked, I've got a couple that I've tried that worked). The transformer itself is supplied by a salvaged 2 prong cord.
Now while it supplies power, the problem is that the thing overheats, and at one point started smoking. This happens pretty quickly after getting plugged in. I am still pretty new at this stage of electronics so I can't really troubleshoot the problem too much. Anyone have any thoughts as to what it could be?
Now while it supplies power, the problem is that the thing overheats, and at one point started smoking. This happens pretty quickly after getting plugged in. I am still pretty new at this stage of electronics so I can't really troubleshoot the problem too much. Anyone have any thoughts as to what it could be?