MESA 7i96S power supply

I have just ordered a mesa 7i96s and was wondeing what the best way to power it is. I've read that it requires 5V but I'm not sure what the current requirements are. Additionally does it have built in over current protection, so that it will only draw the current that it requires if I was to use say a 5V / 10A switching power supply?

A 1A power supply is fine. Normal current draw
is in the 300 to 500 mA range depending on
external connections. A High current supply
is more of a risk if you make a wiring mistake.
 

Am I able to power the card from a usb cable from a computer?

cncproject2024 wrote:

Am I able to power the card from a usb cable from a computer?

No. even a USB plugpack isn't reliable

Would you be able to suggest a power supply to me? Thanks

Try a Meanwelll MDR-10-5 (2 amp)

rodw wrote:

Try a Meanwelll MDR-10-5 (2 amp)
 
 

Hi Rod,

Thank you for the suggestion. I like to use the Meanwell MDR-10-5: au.rs-online.com/web/p/din-rail-power-supplies/7127402

It does not include the DIN Rail, which RS Online Supports say is: DIN Rail: au.rs-online.com/web/p/din-rails/6485722?gb=s

I would like to use the terminal blocks as per your spaceship video:





I sent them these two images stating that I would like to use them with the above power supply and DIN Rail.

But supports said not enough info, and suggested this: au.rs-online.com/web/c/connectors/termin...ds=Phoenix%20Contact

I also inquired about the earth one ( yellow and green ), but supports did not give a link for that.

Would you happen to have any suggestion on this terminal blocks, please?

I will use this power supply only for the Mesa 7i96s, so many of this terminal blocks I should need, please?

( For the stepper motors, I understand that I will have to have a separate power supply. )

How to build a spaceship with a Mesa 7i76e ethernet card - a tutorial for new Linuxcnc users

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75tAJ4tdBgs

Than you Rod.