The p/s you have there is fine but the suzo wayout ^^^^ has is better because of the 12 volt section can be used for leds strips and other 12 volt mods. I rewire the service outlet on my pins so that the outlet turns on with the power switch.
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The p/s you have there is fine but the suzo wayout ^^^^ has is better because of the 12 volt section can be used for leds strips and other 12 volt mods. I rewire the service outlet on my pins so that the outlet turns on with the power switch.
Either way it wont matter. I you like I can take a pic of how I rewired my No Fear service outlet to be on only when the game is on. It will have to be later as I'm still at work.
Quoted from jsa:Here's a real electronic stupid question
Not a stupid question.
Quoted from jsa:wire to ground?
Yes.
Quoted from jsa:If your mod takes on/off signal from the power driver board
Do you mean a negative signal and positive from your new power supply? If yes then good to go.
Quoted from jsa:I should wire the power supply's negative lead to ground...?
Yes, tie to the ground braid in the cabinet. Also make sure lower cabinet ground braid is connected to the ground in the back box.
Quoted from G-P-E:NEVER connect the various power signals (e.g. +5V and +12V) to internal power, keep them isolated.
He wants to make sure your you don't put the positives voltages together. Like connecting new power supply 5 volts to the game 5 volts on the driver board. This is bad!
Quoted from Pin_Guy:The simplest way to do this with the power supply you plan on using for your mods is to jumper the v- and ground together right on your power supply terminals
True, but only if he uses a three prong cord. I sure hope he does uses a grounded cord for safety.
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