Originally Posted by
Cauldronborn
I understand that the maxamps uses 2 plugs, not really a problem. I guess what I really want to know is there either a solution out there that would be better than both (in the same price range). Maybe something not directly RC advertised but maybe for electronics enthusiasts or something. Or a easy way to break out the Maxamps supply to get more devices plugged into it.
The reason the maxamps uses 2 plugs is because they're selling modded computer power supplies, and rather than do the work to make it only require a single AC input, they run the outputs in series to give 24VDC.
The ProTek Super 40 runs nice and cool, quiet, and it's lighter weight than most converted computer PS's I've seen. It'll definitely handle several chargers running on it at one time.
Originally Posted by
snellemin
You could buy your the PSU yourself on Ebay for less than 40 bucks shipped. You can find info on rcgroups how to connect them together to run in series or parallel. You can solder on as many plugs as you like. Look at FMA Powerlab 8 chargers. More then enough for most folks.
Originally Posted by
kcobra
See the below site for how to convert server power supplies for RC use. You can use one for 12v output or two for 24v output. The same two PS setup can supply both 12v and 24v. These are the exact same PS units that MaxAmps is selling. If you do it yourself you can pick up two of the PS for $30 - $40 on ebay.
http://sites.google.com/site/tjinguytech/my-projects
Also, checkout the battery forum at rcgroups.com. There are a couple huge threads on converting server power supplies.
From the OP guys
Originally Posted by
Cauldronborn
... I'm also open to other power supply options (but I don't want to mod a PC power supply), ...