winchweight Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Any ideas. I want to run both m field chargers in the garage simultaneously Like this one But cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanN Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 I've often wondered about this, too. Can any of our electronics experts advise if there would be any worthwhile savings in building a fit for purpose power supply (maplins components perhaps). If the answer is yes, maybe that's a worthwhile future project for the mag? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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260 Flyer Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Shaun Just build yourself two of these! You only need the 12V lines so simply run them out to a Deans or similar connector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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260 Flyer Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 I'm such a cheapskate that I never throw anything away! I got mine from my "It'll come in usefull oneday store" AKA loft! PC's are such a disposable items that you don't need to look too far to find a discarded case complete with power supply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Bloice Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 How about this one? 300W, 12-15V @ 25A. £24.95 delivered. I know it only has a single output, but you could still run two chargers in parallel from it as long as you don't exceed the power rating. Graham Edited By Graham Bloice on 30/05/2009 10:48:29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myron Beaumont Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Cheapskate ? You don't know the meaning of the word! I'm still using an RCS home built charger (1960's ish) No diodes just a transformer and (selenium-I think) oxide rectumfrier You tell young people -They won't believe it !them were t'days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchweight Posted May 30, 2009 Author Share Posted May 30, 2009 Looks the business Graham. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Mullins Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Afternoon all, I've got my old 150W PSU from the back of an old PC. I've sorted the wires, and now need to buy all the niggly bits from Maplins. Be aware my electronics knowledge is that which I learn in Physics at GCSE level, so no complicated words like 'rectumfrier'please! Heres what I've selected: Switch w/LED built in 10 watt resistor, Which one is suitable for me?! Terminal Posts Am I all good to go ahead and buy this stuff so I can have me a power supply? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ben Mullins Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Not too sure if im honest! In that link which Rob gave above, its on the parts list. Then further down it says connected it to a black and a red wire. I guess by your question its not needed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260 Flyer Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Ben First try to power-up without the resistor, which is only there to trick the power supply into thinking it has a load attached. Neither of the ones I have used needed it. TBH if you need to buy bits you would be better off going for the ready built PS that Graham posted. Edited By Rob Crewe on 30/05/2009 13:55:17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ben Mullins Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 I might aswell put the resistor on, its only another quid. It also mightmean that it works! I don't really want to buy a new power supply, when i can spend £6 fixing up an old one I allready have. . Im not too incompetent, think I might manage it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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