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« on: October 29, 2013, 11:43:02 pm »

I was going through my restoration plans and I just realized I have the power supply sitting on top of the wood that houses the coins. Where the hell do I mount this little box, and how? Should I mount it on the floor towards the front or on the side opposite to the PCB? The rear ground area is filled with other things.

Is there a clean way to mount it? I got mounting feet for my PCB already. Now I need a solution for the PS.
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« Reply #1 on: October 29, 2013, 11:47:43 pm »

Is it a switcher? If so, mount it on the side of the cabinet. Usually they come with brackets from the box.
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        | <- cabinet
     [ ]| <- power supply
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If it's proprietary, google the inside of the cabinet and see where it was originally mounted.
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« Reply #2 on: October 30, 2013, 12:33:54 am »

Is it a switcher? If so, mount it on the side of the cabinet. Usually they come with brackets from the box.
        |
        | <- cabinet
     [ ]| <- power supply
        | <- cabinet
        |
If it's proprietary, google the inside of the cabinet and see where it was originally mounted.

It's a switching PSU. I don't have the original brackets. Is there a place to get replacements?
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« Reply #3 on: October 30, 2013, 09:28:21 pm »

If it's getting older, I would just replace it right now because they have always been built cheap. Just order one from HAPP or Twisted Quarter for around $20. You could also go look at parts games for the brackets.
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« Reply #4 on: November 04, 2013, 10:54:17 am »

The power supply typically comes with mounting tabs. I usually screw it to the bottom of the cabinet or the wall depending on how much slack is in the harness.
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« Reply #5 on: November 04, 2013, 04:39:49 pm »

Mount it in the hardest place possible (SEGA outrun)  Tongue
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« Reply #6 on: November 04, 2013, 11:54:25 pm »

I typically screw these to a small piece of scrap plywood or mdf along with all the other power related parts, this assembly then screws into the cabinet bottom or side with a few screws.
That way, If I have one fail I can simply swap in another that's already sitting on my shelf ready to go. I also install molex plugs to help allow fast swapping.
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