computer power supply
05-28-2007, 03:18 PM
#16
You need a load across the 5v output. this controls the 12v side
I use a 10 ohm / 10w wire round resistors.
You can use a 20watt 6volt lamp as well
Try
http://web2.murraystate.edu/andy.bat...OWERSUPPLY.HTM
Sparky
I use a 10 ohm / 10w wire round resistors.
You can use a 20watt 6volt lamp as well
Try
http://web2.murraystate.edu/andy.bat...OWERSUPPLY.HTM
Sparky
05-28-2007, 03:31 PM
#17
Originally Posted by Big B
What charger are you trying to use, some like the ICE require a minimum amount of amps I think the ICE needs at least 19amps.
You don't need any more of a power supply than what you're going to charge at...you don't need a 20A power supply to charge at 10A.
05-28-2007, 03:39 PM
#19
which two wires does the resistor need to solder to?
05-28-2007, 04:02 PM
#20
Originally Posted by Turbo Joe
I run two ICE chargers on one N-power 10A power supply and I charge two LiPo packs at 5A at once and I've never had a moment's problem.
You don't need any more of a power supply than what you're going to charge at...you don't need a 20A power supply to charge at 10A.
You don't need any more of a power supply than what you're going to charge at...you don't need a 20A power supply to charge at 10A.
05-28-2007, 04:50 PM
#22
Originally Posted by koolkidd
which two wires does the resistor need to solder to?
The 5v + (red) and 0V black
05-28-2007, 09:26 PM
#26
Originally Posted by Evilstealth
LOL!!!! My mate knew this guy that charged hes battries at 10AMPS!!! and the battrey bars glew RED!
Damn he's lucky they didn't blow, that could have caused some real damage. Did any of the solder come apart? Were the batts ever useable again?
05-28-2007, 11:45 PM
#27
yea, i think its the resistor i need. ill solder it in now and see what i can come up with.
update- soldered in the resistor now i just need to have the charger inserted before i switch it on, it runs fine otherwise. thanks for the help.
update- soldered in the resistor now i just need to have the charger inserted before i switch it on, it runs fine otherwise. thanks for the help.
Last edited by koolkidd; 05-29-2007 at 12:16 AM.
06-10-2007, 07:15 AM
#28
Tech Initiate
used my computer power supply yesterday for a 1500 lap oval enduro....
ran 3 chargers all day with an occasional 4th charger to another pit....ran the 3 all day constantly 1 tc -1030,1 ice, and 1 indy...ran flawlessly from 11 am till 6:30 pm only real cost involved was the 8 or 9 dollars i had invested in the parts for the distribution box.
ran 3 chargers all day with an occasional 4th charger to another pit....ran the 3 all day constantly 1 tc -1030,1 ice, and 1 indy...ran flawlessly from 11 am till 6:30 pm only real cost involved was the 8 or 9 dollars i had invested in the parts for the distribution box.
06-10-2007, 07:28 AM
#29
I am sorry but this has been covered about thirty times.....
After you spent the money to convert your PC power supply you could have a nice small sized PS that is designed for yoru rc needs...
Here are two links..
20Amp regulated
http://www.buyreliant.com/psupplies/psv200.htm
And for $5.00 more a 30amp regulated.
http://www.buyreliant.com/psupplies/psv300.htm
both under $60.00
I have the 20amp one over two years and still perfect.
Hope that helps those who like a great deal and great gear.
-Shookie <><
After you spent the money to convert your PC power supply you could have a nice small sized PS that is designed for yoru rc needs...
Here are two links..
20Amp regulated
http://www.buyreliant.com/psupplies/psv200.htm
And for $5.00 more a 30amp regulated.
http://www.buyreliant.com/psupplies/psv300.htm
both under $60.00
I have the 20amp one over two years and still perfect.
Hope that helps those who like a great deal and great gear.
-Shookie <><
06-10-2007, 09:53 AM
#30
Tech Initiate
After you spent the money to convert your PC power supply you could have a nice small sized PS that is designed for yoru rc needs...
9 dollars for a power supply that puts out 12.9 volts @29 amps...with a 5 volt and 3 volt outputs...hard for me to beat that!
9 dollars for a power supply that puts out 12.9 volts @29 amps...with a 5 volt and 3 volt outputs...hard for me to beat that!
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