thomas3120
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Hello, Decided to get a Mini ITX motherboard to control certain things on my wheelchair robot.
I using lead acid batteries to control main motors and separate batteries to control the electronics.
For the hard drive I can pull regulated +5v & +12V from the batteries (whatever is needed).
I was wondering if anyone had suggestions on hooking up the Mini ITX using DC volts (instead of the typical ATX style power supply). Maybe what pins on the ATX connector are absolutely necessary to power the Mini ITX mainboard using DC volts from the batteries(I have a ATX connector I can use).
thomas
You might check out this link. They have several different kinds. I am also looking into getting a mini ITX. But I have not picked out a power supply yet. Not sure if 160W is to much or not....
ITX Power
Also check this Tutorial link on our website: https://synthiam.com/Tutorials/Hardware.aspx?id=19
It contains eBay searchs to the items you'd need
Thanks very much for the quick replies!
I like that ATX DC to DC 12V connector
Thanks much for the link.
Also will take a look at the tutorial.
I went ahead and got this Mini ITX combo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813121596
Intel M/B w/ the Intel Atom D2700 and 4Gb of Corsair 1066 DDR3 memory. I already have a sata HDD. But was thinking of getting a SS (solid state) Sata HDD for the robot as it may hold up a bit better to shocks and vibrations.
I guess I'll explain a bit more on what the mini ITX will be doing: -Voice recognition and commands (and responses) -Also image processing, probably using a MS Kinect. -GPS data and some type of mapping storage (where the robot has been and where obstacles are located). I guess a 'learning system' based on GPS. Still working on this... -Some Compass information...
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Hi ssd are neat and offer fast boot up times. If you can afford them they are worth it.