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Post by killbucket on Dec 14, 2010 16:09:27 GMT -5
I'd noticed that the Tx's with my 8818's and San Huan 6020's were charging the birds up a bit faster than the USB. But, darnit, that eats batteries, and I only buy copper-tops.  Then I saw these El cheapo power converters at Good Ol' frys electronincs, and the wheels turned a bit.  Quick and dirty, I just soldered the wires to the battery contacts.  Set to 4.5 9 volts.  Maybe mark one "AVGAS".... ;D A little more depth, pics, etc here: www.killbucket.com/lipocharger.htm |
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Post by chriss on Dec 14, 2010 19:09:40 GMT -5
Looks like like you've got Avgas pumps as well JetA and JetB.
Good idea!
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Post by ericontheweb on Dec 14, 2010 20:32:59 GMT -5
This is cool.
I wish I could figure out stuff like that.
Well I have my old levin control box I am going to try this on. If I get alligator clips instead of solder them to the contacts,it may make a great portable charger that I can plug into the wall rather than eat up my batteries.
Good one, KB.
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Post by killbucket on Dec 14, 2010 23:03:49 GMT -5
thanks! I forgot to note that each converter can power two Tx's.  |
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Post by chriss on Dec 15, 2010 10:47:40 GMT -5
Set to 4.5 volts. Are they set to 4.5v or 9v? I thought when I first read this on your page it said 9 (equivalent of 6x1.5vAA) , but on here you've indicated 4.5.... I'm confuzled... |
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Post by killbucket on Dec 15, 2010 11:32:39 GMT -5
So am I.
You are 100% correct.
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Post by nurburgringer on Dec 17, 2010 12:54:29 GMT -5
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Post by killbucket on Dec 22, 2010 13:49:53 GMT -5
With the TX, it seemed that the cell charged faster (this is not really what you WANT necessarily with lipo's, BTW), so I set this up.
Plus, this was before I got a powered multi-port USB hub...
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Post by killbucket on Jul 19, 2012 11:38:25 GMT -5
bump.
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