Adafruit 4-pin AT / ATX / IDE Molex to Berg Floppy Drive Power Cable

For substantial projects with significant power demands, accessing 5V or 12VDC from an AT or ATX power supply becomes essential. However, these supplies typically come with connectors suitable only for motherboards or hard drives. This cable facilitates the process by providing a compatible 4-pin Molex connector, matching the hard drive and CD-ROM power cables emanating from power supplies.

Easily tap into the power supply to harness 5V or 12V. The cable can be employed even when the computer is on, enabling creative applications like adorning your hard drive with LEDs or VFD/LCD displays. These cables include a 'Berg Floppy Drive Power' connector at the end, which functions as an adapter; you can simply trim the connector off before use if not needed.

For older drives, note that the 12V supply might appear unstable unless the 5V line draws substantial current. In scenarios requiring the use of the 12V line independently, stabilize it by soldering a 10 ohm 10 Watt power resistor between the ground and 5V, ensuring reliable performance for your power-hungry projects.