Heavy Duty 50W Bitaxe Power Supply - Meanwell LRS-50-5 with 16 Gauge Cables and Custom Stand

Fully assembled, heavy duty Bitaxe Gamma power supply with heavy duty 16 gauge cables, attractive stand, and AC cable, with no exposed electrical terminals.

The Meanwell LRS-50-5 is a great power supply unit (PSU) upgrade for your Bitaxe Gamma. It has great voltage regulation, additional power to 50W, ample convective cooling, and features a 5V adjustment control (typical range is 4.6-5.6V).

Also included are upgraded 16 gauge (16 AWG) DC power cables. The stock Bitaxe PSU has much lighter gauge cables (typically 20-18 gauge), that get warm and drop significant voltage when over-clocking. The voltage drop on the stock cables can be as high as 0.5V; enough to cause a voltage error shutdown on your Bitaxe when heavy over-clocking.

After assembly I load test and calibrate your Meanwell to 5.1V prior to shipping. The tapered calibration port on the stand will easily guide your Philips-head screwdriver to the voltage trim-pot for your own tuning. 

Many Bitaxe users, especially the over-clockers, use open-frame DC power supplies like the Meanwell LRS series because of the higher power, better cooling, and adjustable DC voltage. However, the exposed terminals of the Meanwell supplies not only look 'unfinished' but they are a huge SAFETY HAZARD. The 120-220V AC terminals can deliver a LETHAL SHOCK, and small fingers and metal objects can contact them easily. This stand keeps you safe, while still delivering the best power supply upgrade!

I designed this stand primarily to completely cover the exposed electrical terminals. I think it looks great, and matches the 'exposed electronics' esthetic of the Bitaxe and the Giant Squid. The following additional features really make it a welcome companion to your Bitaxe:

• integral zip-tie mounts to completely secure the AC and DC cables
• orients the Meanwell LRS-50-5 vertically to minimize space
• maximizes convective airflow for optimum cooling
• wide stance and low-mount cable attachment - will not tip over in normal use
• available in exactly the same colors as the Giant Squid, for a matched look
• assembled with top quality stainless steel M3 hardware

Comes standard with 3-prong grounded US Plug. *International plugs available for 100-240V - see 'AC Plug' option.

Comes with 5.5mm x 2.5mm coax DC power connector by default. Can be changed to a 2.1mm connector for no additional charge (leave a message with your order, or reply to the confimation email). Note that I do not recommend using a 2.5 to 2.1mm adapter - these adapters are not designed to accomodate the 6-9 amps of continuous current when over-clocking.

Measuring the Power Connector

The best way to measure is with a set of calipers on the inner post of the Bitaxe DC connector. Another way is to get a 3/32" drill bit and stick it in the female end of the cable on your stock PSU, or compare it side-by-side with the post on the Bitaxe. A 3/32" bit (2.38mm) will fit in a 2.5mm plug, but will not go into a 2.1mm plug. 

* AC and/or DC cable colours may be different than shown.

** Please see the Colour Gallery for some real-world pics of Squids in the sample colours.

*** If you already have a Meanwell LRS-50, just the stand is available! Please see the Products page.