* To power the bed, you should use a PC PSU or universal power supply that can output at least 10A @ 12V.
You may be able to get universal laptop-PSUs with adjustable voltage for a range of [15-24V at 80-180W](https://reprap.org/wiki/Heated_Bed#Electronics_Design_.231).
* The heating elements can be nichrome wire, power resistors for higher temperatures or ready-made, flat heating-pads for lower temperatures.
* nichrome wire is cheaper and takes less space then power resistors.
*[This design uses a simple analog control circuit and is easy and cheap to build (20$US for the electronics)](https://reprap.org/wiki/Heated_Bed#Electronics_Design_.232).