> Shit, I've heard about Greenweld so many times over the years, even > enquired about the PSU's once, but never bothered to order any, and then as > soon as I decide to order a few (I mailed them yesterday), they have none > left. Okay, I'm looking for an extremely quiet SAM power supply (doesn't > matter if the TV modulator is crap/non-existent) for a few quid - anyone? :) >
Since the only component on the SAM board that uses the 12v supply is the MC1377P (the PAL colour encoder), then (if you are using a monitor with RGB connections, or a monochrome monitor with a composite video connection) you could try and hunt down a 5v power supply. There must be loads of decent 5v supplies available. Lots of people have suffered lack-of-colour when their 12v line has failed, and found that it works when they get a new psu, so I don't suppose that the MC1377P will be damaged by not feeding it with its 12v supply.... Andy
