Ae13291

hi guys i wanted to ask if it will be ok to use a computer power supply for my charger that meets the same requirement (12 volt 5 amp) but the charger that is made for my duratrax Piranha digital charger is the switching power supply rated 7 amp and 12 volt. and what is the differance of the switching power supply and will the computer power supply work i am on a pretty tight budget thanks guys

BuggyKing

iTrader: (17)

Yes it should work. I don't know about charging them at 12 volts though.

AreCee

iTrader: (1)

A computer PS is a switched power supply. The only problem you may have is if you want to charge your packs at over 5amp.

And XXXCRRacer, all our DC chargers use a 12V PS and step down the voltage as required by the pack.

Ae13291

hay guys i also found a ibm power supply guys but this ones output is 16 volts and 7.2 amps is there any possible way i can use it? thanks alot guys

AssocRacer

iTrader: (10)

you have to modify the power supply for it to even work. It won't even turn on unless it's plugged into a computer motherboard. I know i modified one before, you have to get a couple of 10watt, 10 ohm resistors, and then you have to put a switch on the 5v leads that switch the power supply on. if you don't know anything about computer powersupplies or don't have a general knowledge of electronics, i wouldn't try this. I don't remember how to do it (it's been like two years since i did it) but i'm sure if you do a search on the internet, you can find out how. If i get a chance, i'll take mine apart and look at it again and post here on how to do it. Again, unless you're good with electronics and good at soldering, don't try this. I soldered professionally for a few years on PC boards, so i knew what i was doing when i did this.

Ae13291

ya well i really want to modify this power supply badly because i dont want to spend the extra cash to buy a new power supply, well in electronics i am ok i started of learning by my mistakes and then i would learn new things all the time i am now pretty good in soldiering jobs, but i dont usally solider to circuit boards if i do i am definetly going to need a desolidering tool but i am up for the challenge to it there is a radioshack few blocks from my house i guess thats where i can get all the supplies and i have an ohm's meter i am pretty good with testing many things, so if you can help me and tell me what to exacctly do i will be able to do it, thank you so much i am looking forward to your help man! thanks

Ae13291

oh and also here are some pics of my power supply i would like to modify

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Ae13291

damm why dident the pics work

Ae13291

ok guys here i finally got some pics of the power supply i plan on modifying

Rysuleod

iTrader: (1)

That is a laptop power supply obviously. I've only ever seen people modifying a desktop computer power supply.

I use this power supply because it's cheap and it works. It has been recommended many times on this board by others. You're probably best off getting this one than trying to buy a desktop power supply and mod it.

Pyramid 20 Amp Switching Power Supply

AreCee

iTrader: (1)

Didn't realize you were referring to a brick. No, I don't think that will work as a power supply without substantial mods. First, I believe that the voltage output is above the 12-14 volts input that most DC charges are designed for and two, I don't believe that these will take the load of charging a pack at 5 amps.

I thought you were talking about the PS from a desktop computer.

Ae13291

oh ya also guys do any of u might want to trade this ibm power suppply for a power supply made for my charger atleast 6 amp power supply, this ibm power supply cost over $70 do u think anybody might want to buy it thanks

gatermaxx

iTrader: (6)

YOu can get an Integy Power Supply, one of the SHE, with 12 volt 10 amp for about 70 bucks.
Rod