So the other day I was looking around for a heated bed for my

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So the other day I was looking around for a heated bed for my Printrbot Simple 1405, and I found out that Printrbot had released one. Yay! So I ordered it, didn’t read the product description too well, and ended up without the necessary $60 ATX power supply. After doing a little research, it looks like I can buy this power supply: Amazon.com: Logisys Corp. 480W 240-Pin Black Beauty ATX 20+4 Power Supply PS480D-BK : Electronics, or one like it, and Printrbot’s power adapter: http://printrbot.com/shop/y-power-adapter/ and actually be able to afford the heated bed sitting beside my printer. My question is: is this power supply (or a similar one) compatible with the Printrbot Simple 1405, or did Printrbot have to build a special one in order for it to work? Thanks!

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That one should work. There’s nothing special about the one that Printrbot sells

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Printrbots just use regular ATX power supplies. You’re good, you’ll just need to mod the wiring (which can be tougher based on manufacturer & wattage.)

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You may not even need the Y-cable anymore, the adapter I got with my heated bed just needs the +12V 4 pin connector.

Try searching craigslist for used computers or power supplies, you might find a better brand for less.

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Go for it!! Nothing special just an ATX powering 12v

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Thank you all! I’ve ordered one (no old computers lying around, and I need it pretty fast, so Craigslist wasn’t really an option), and it should be here tomorrow. Thanks again!