Unknown Piece of Electrical Equipment?

[James Harland]

Hello everyone! I was recently at the MIT SwapFest and found this little guy in a "$1 for anything" pile. As I was perusing the selection I ran across this, and of course not knowing what it was, I grabbed it and brought it home. The guy at the bench didn't seem knowledgeable and told me it was just a "power supply in a box." It may be, but I don't have a clue what exactly it is for. Thanks for the help guys!

 

[davenn]

well its obviously supplied by the mains.

show some more pics ... either side and other end
if the side plates have text lets see it but lets at least see the component side of the circuit board

Dave

 

[James Harland]

Sure thing! Well actually there are no side plates or shielding, it seems to be an open type design. It could also be completely home-brewed; I don't know.

 

[davenn]

Also ... sorry James,
I neglected to welcome you to the forums

looks like its been partly gutted

is there anything inside that "gold coloured" box below the front panel ?

its commercial, definitely not home brew

Dave

 

[kpatz]

Just a guess, but some sort of light controller/dimmer?