• phoneymouse@lemmy.world
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    8 months ago

    I mean, if you want to solder your own power adapter and don’t have any fear of producing something that could present a fire risk and put your home and family in danger, knock yourself out.

    I am ok buying one online for $10. I also don’t have time to solder my own power adapters to save $10.

    • 𝕽𝖔𝖔𝖙𝖎𝖊𝖘𝖙@lemmy.world
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      8 months ago

      I wouldn’t recommend an inexperienced person mess with AC voltage but a 5-12V DC power adapter with a couple Amps max is a long way from dangerous and it’s not a fire hazard either really

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      8 months ago

      You’re overestimating the skill required. Also, these connections are almost always “low-voltage”, so the risks are easily mitigated.