How to power the microcontroller board?

I've asked this before, but what method are you using for powering the microcontroller? Using multi-outlet extension cord will be one way, but then that takes up space and weight. I tried using Vcc to power, but it doesn't really work. Did someone tried removing the adapter part of the ac adapter and connect it directly to the 12V on the power source and it works?

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Permalink Reply by Kenny Kim on May 1, 2014 at 5:16am

 Power it by hooking up the 12v power supply outlet thing to the power supply?

Permalink Reply by Kenny Kim on May 1, 2014 at 5:17am
also you didn't explode your pic when you powered it with vcc o_O?
Permalink Reply by Kenny Kim on May 1, 2014 at 5:17am

it didn't explode, but it became super hot, so I closed the power quickly- -

Permalink Reply by Kenny Kim on May 1, 2014 at 5:17am

you can get a DC connector like this:http://www.ebay.com/bhp/12v-dc-connector

 

 from Home Hardware

Permalink Reply by Kenny Kim on May 1, 2014 at 5:17am

 ^ I'll just cut the ac adapter since i paid for that already

Permalink Reply by Kenny Kim on May 1, 2014 at 5:17am

 btw that adapter is not something we have to hand back right?

Permalink Reply by Kenny Kim on May 1, 2014 at 5:17am

The DC adapter is just $1.50

Permalink Reply by Kenny Kim on May 1, 2014 at 5:17am

 true, I'll buy it if I do go to home hardware 

Permalink Reply by Kenny Kim on May 1, 2014 at 5:17am

i tried Vcc and groud with 5V and it seems fine

Permalink Reply by Kenny Kim on May 1, 2014 at 5:17am

Er...you're never supposed to power the pic using those ports though o_o

Permalink Reply by Kenny Kim on May 1, 2014 at 5:17am

 Please do not attempt to power the PIC using Vcc. You will drive too much current. The last time we tried to do that we melted our 40-pin cable.

Permalink Reply by Kenny Kim on May 1, 2014 at 5:18am

hey also have them at Creatron, but for a few dollars more.

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