12V converter hacking from a 120VAC 5A(or more) power supply

Has anyone tried something like this? If you don’t know, 120VAC(RMS) is 170V peak voltage. The input can easily handle the battery voltages we see, 75-90V at the input. Most power supplies will convert the AC is rectified DC, filter it a bit and then switch it at a higher frequency before stepping down from there.

The only thing I see happening which would give me something to look at would be the fact that all the input is basically using only two of the 4 diode in the bridge rectifier but then again, the other two are always just blocking anyways so not too big a deal. The other thing is that the lower input battery voltage would therefore pull higher current for the same output current. But if you want 3A then get a 5A setup and you’re covered.

Might be handy for any extra loads people might add like holiday lighting, music, etc and way less money than a special purpose converter.

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