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TurnNBurn · 05-11-2014, 06:19 PM

I'm in the process of making an EV Motorcycle (see my other threads).

I have access to things such as computer power supplies, old UPS battery backup surge protectors, and old computers/servers. I am in need of a DC-DC converter. Maybe a stepdown converter from 72v to 12v. Is there a way I can recycle any of the old power supplies or UPS to make a DC/DC converter? What other uses could you see these parts being in an EV cycle?

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TurnNBurn EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Space Coast Posts: 194 Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts	Recycling electronics I'm in the process of making an EV Motorcycle (see my other threads). I have access to things such as computer power supplies, old UPS battery backup surge protectors, and old computers/servers. I am in need of a DC-DC converter. Maybe a stepdown converter from 72v to 12v. Is there a way I can recycle any of the old power supplies or UPS to make a DC/DC converter? What other uses could you see these parts being in an EV cycle?