Power Supply

Most reprap electronics use 12Vdc ranging from 5A-20A

hot beds themselves can use 5A-15A

there a couple different options of power supply that can be used.

switching

can be purchased for a specific input and output

often can manual select between 110V and 220V

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switched-mode_power_supply

RepRapPro_Mendel_power_supply

computer

a type of switch mode power supply

computers use various voltages and include many different plugs. they are easy to find but need to select correct wires.

• PCPowerSupply using a computer power supply

brick

limited by amps but is a simple option

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:13980

suppliers

switching supplies

Vendors (link to product)	Shipping location	Manufacturer	Model # (link to datasheet)	Input	Output(V/A)	Tested	Additional notes
lulzbot	USA	MW	S-240-12	110V or 220V	12V 20A	true
kepco	USA	kepco	RMW 12-25K	100V-230V	12V 25A	?

see also

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_supply