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Old 03-15-2011 | 06:37 PM
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Dave H
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The –12V rail on most PC supplies has a limited amperage capability. The tutorial example is only 0.8 amps. Also note the power rating is generally for the total of all of the outputs, probably can’t get the full rated power out of just the +12V output.

Try to locate a hot swap server supply. They are typically more powerful and much more stable under the sudden on/off nature of RC charging, especially at higher power levels.
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