>>> Why not?
>>
>> Because when it doesn't work, I will probably end up killing myself, for
>> starters... A power supply is far too complicated for me to get right.
>>
> 
> A power supply is a rather simple device: A transformer that steps down 
> the 240VAC to (for example) 12VAC, a bridge rectifier to convert the AC 
> source into DC then a couple regulators to get (perhaps) 5 and 12 volts.

...or I could use one assembled by professionals who actually know what 
they're doing. ;-)

I don't mind destroying a few 29p LEDs by accident, but I'd really 
rather not die a virgin...

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