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Mar 04, 2011, 07:10 PM
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Can anyone reccomend a good Power supply.
Hey all.. Just getting back after a 5 yr layoff. Got some new lipos and T6 MULTI 4x 1-6S LiPo / NiMh Battery Charger Balancer. Over the years i have moved a few times and cannot find my Astro 109 or my power supply.
 So I am wondering if anyone can reccomend a decent PS for the new charger I bought. Thanks. |
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Mar 04, 2011, 07:36 PM
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Knoxville, TN
Joined Dec 2005
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http://epbuddy.com/index.php?main_pa...products_id=13 Reasonably priced computer PS's converted for RC use for you by a RCG member.... http://www.feathermerchantrc.com/ A thread for converting your own that can be bought on eBay for $30 or so... http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1170784 Without knowing what's important to you, price, ease of use, DIY, or portability, these three ought to get you one that fits your needs, and all are likely to be very high quality. |
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Mar 05, 2011, 11:57 PM
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Los Angeles
Joined Oct 2010
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This is the PS I ended up getting and really like it. I have a Hyperion Duo III that works great with it. Fairly small and I think it's US made.
http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Produc...tid=MFJ-4245MV Harry |
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Mar 06, 2011, 10:30 AM
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Florida
Joined Nov 2004
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Sheesh, when was this thing built? The70's?
What about some digital gauges......
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Mar 06, 2011, 11:33 AM
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Los Angeles
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Mar 06, 2011, 01:13 PM
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Haralson County GA. USA
Joined Oct 2004
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To each thier own. Most chargers will display the voltage from the power source and a $50 in-line watt meter between the power supply and charger will display volts,amps. mAh (Ahs),watts ,peak watts,min. volts watt hours and such. They can also be used in many aircraft to get real numbers such as max. amps. mAh used, min. volts etc..
A $4 DVM from Harbor Freight will give Voltage and another one with a shunt will give amps. Many choices to be informed if one so desires. Charles |
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Mar 06, 2011, 01:26 PM
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Ontario, Canada
Joined Apr 2010
2,389 Posts
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Ahh, that brings back some memories...
My college prof bought a bunch of used HP test equipment. One was this particular frequency counter. Digital? Yes. But the display was formed from individual vacuum tubes. Inside each one were filaments to represent all 10 digits! It also featured removable 'drawers' for optional accessories. Open her up and it was like displaying a piece of art! Sorry, OT. I couldn't help myself!  
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Mar 06, 2011, 03:17 PM
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Joined Mar 2009
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The Pyramid 13.8v 30A sold on Amazon.com is awesome. I used it for years and years, rock solid with multiple chargers hooked up. They have some higher rated A PSUs as well.
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Mar 06, 2011, 06:58 PM
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United States, CA, Costa Mesa
Joined Jun 2004
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I'm using a WFCO WF-6880 RV power converter. It currently outputs 14.4V @ 80A but I have a mod for it (from a WFCO engineer) that will up the voltage to 18V @ 80A. I haven't done the mod yet and may not because I'm not using any LiPos over 4S right now and the PS, as is, will charge every pack I own at the maximum charge rate.
A nice bonus is I can also charge/maintain a lead acid storage battery with it at the same time I'm using it as a PS. Pete |
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Mar 06, 2011, 07:20 PM
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Ontario, Canada
Joined Apr 2010
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http://www.amazon.com/Pyramid-PSV300...9460671&sr=1-8 |
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Mar 07, 2011, 02:34 AM
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TOLEDO,OH, USA
Joined Dec 2000
145 Posts
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Many PS options out there, it all depends on your intended use & budget.
Some guys only need 12 volts @ 5 amps and others need 24 volts @ 40 amps. IOTA offers many 12 v & 24 v PS with 15 amp output and greater. http://www.iotaengineering.com/dls15.htm http://www.progressiverc.com/index.p..._id=2&Itemid=1 |
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Last edited by THEDUDE; Mar 07, 2011 at 02:40 AM.
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Mar 07, 2011, 03:25 AM
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Germany
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