turners dad

iTrader: (43)

I just picked up a 4 way charger and need a power supply, problem is I'm a looser who know not what I need....lol.
Does anyone know if this would work?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/180852147612?redirect=mobile

I have a computer power supply I could convert also and trying to understand that whole process, but this would be safer for me and my limited electronic experience.

Any ideas on this would sure help, thanks

rcduder

what charger do u have? its most important to know that because some chargers require different amps to power them properly

turners dad

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sorry, should have know better...

http://www.rctech.net/forum/r-c-item...ticharger.html

rcduder

its totally cool well the guy said its exactly like the hitec x4 with a different name (which it looks to be quite the same) so im gonna suggest a power supply basically for the x4 which needs a 14v/25a power supply to work properly

this one should work good for this

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXBNDT&P=7

hope this helps

turners dad

iTrader: (43)

Integy 14VDC25A 350W Power Supply from Tower Hobbies

ok, not doubting, just don't understand something.
this charger will run off a car battery, 12 volts....why does it need to have a 14volt power supply?
i am being very humble here and trying to learn, the power supply i was looking at provides 12V DC 30A 360W that is 2 volts less but the amps are 5 higher and the wattage is 10 higher.

i am not asking a question and then starting an argument by any means, i just do not understand electricity very well....lol

rcduder

its totally cool to ask questions how else would u learn about this kinda thing basically you could use whatever power supply u want with this, just hitec recommends for best performance possible you use a 14v/25a power supply. that power supply your looking at will totally work, and really with a 2volt difference your not gonna notice a huge difference in comparison.

hope this helps

if you ever have any more questions im always glad to help as best i can and you can feel free to pm me so feel free to ask questions anytime

turners dad

iTrader: (43)

i found some other ones while searching, more like the one you suggested, thanks for the info

rcduder

yup anytime glad to help

WindDrake

iTrader: (13)

Higher voltages just mean the buck/boost converter (charging circuit) won't have to work as hard. Because we're dealing with fairly serious amperage as well, a 14v supply will have less resistive power loss (IČR), which keeps the wires cooler, and the whole setup more efficient.