RE: How to convert an ATX power supply to rc use
Little off topic but anyone tell me how to test a PS thats in the PC? Thinks its bad and fried my motherboard wanna make sure what I need to buy first. THanks
Posted on: 9/10/2008 10:21 PM by Author "Savage03" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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RE: Mamba 25 ESC...DEAD
I just tried updating mine tonight and it was running fine before it went to do the firmware and got a error saying couldnt find the esc and tried to run it and when I turned it on I get nothing, no lights nothing, just the servo works. Read in another post others have had the same issue so something doesnt sound right with the update [:o]
Posted on: 1/26/2008 2:04 AM by Author "Savage03" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: How to convert an ATX power supply to rc use
Well if I were to wanna run anohter charger off it would it drop below 12v? To be safe I just should add another resistor? Easy enough now that I know how to do it.
Posted on: 10/11/2007 2:51 AM by Author "Savage03" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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RE: How to convert an ATX power supply to rc use
Ok tried this, just added extra leads off the black and red ones so basically a Y then ran each lead to the resistors, I know get 12.29 with no load and 12.22 with a 5amp load. Need more:?
Posted on: 10/10/2007 2:56 PM by Author "Savage03" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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RE: How to convert an ATX power supply to rc use
[quote]ORIGINAL: mrasmm looks like you put them in series, that should make your voltage go down, run them in parallel and it should make it go up =) The higher you are above 12v the better you are because chargers run more efficient at higher voltages, which basically means less heat in the charger. As long as you are above 12v though for most chargers you will be good to go =) As far as amp draw check out the ammeter in your dmm, those are usually rated to 10A, and mine measures about 18 to 20 before the fuse blows =P (shh I didn't tell you that) [/quote] Sorry for the newbness but how do I wire them? Tried the meter on the 10amp setting and it kicks off my PS, whats that mean? Im sure its more then capable for me, its a 650watt ps and I bought lesser PS alread coverted off a guy on another forum and I run 3 chargers off it with no probs.
Posted on: 10/10/2007 7:39 AM by Author "Savage03" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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RE: How to convert an ATX power supply to rc use
Just put a load on it with 2 resistors and its showing 12.11v, good grief more? [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v187/savage03/Other%20Stuff/2e178b2a.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v187/savage03/Other%20Stuff/91d4646c.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 10/10/2007 12:48 AM by Author "Savage03" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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RE: How to convert an ATX power supply to rc use
Just picked up another resistor so will hook that up and see what volts I get then. One last thing, how do you guys measuer what amps your getting from the PS?
Posted on: 10/9/2007 8:07 PM by Author "Savage03" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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RE: How to convert an ATX power supply to rc use
All back together, just waiting to see if I need another resistor but the one I have now is bolted under the top of the case, you can see the 2 screws where its mounted at. It is pretty much cold to the touch, plus the fan is right there blowing on it and in the rear of the PS is another fan sucking air out. I had some thermal grease from my pc upgrade so used some of that as well [8D] Thanks for the help so far [sm=thumbup.gif] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v187/savage03/Other%20Stuff/9e287f7a.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 10/9/2007 3:11 AM by Author "Savage03" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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RE: How to convert an ATX power supply to rc use
Ok got it running, had to get the posts isolated from the case. Charging a lipo now at 5amps and its showing 12.02v on the meter. Good?
Posted on: 10/9/2007 2:02 AM by Author "Savage03" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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RE: How to convert an ATX power supply to rc use
Well ok then, took the binding posts off and it worked! The meter is showing 12.28 with no load, fott ago get a charger to see what happens. Is this good so far?
Posted on: 10/9/2007 12:15 AM by Author "Savage03" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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RE: How to convert an ATX power supply to rc use
Hrm can the grey goto the the red I have on the resistor? I tried touching it to the other reds that I cut off already [:o] but nothing happened. The resistor was cheap, $1.75
Posted on: 10/9/2007 12:09 AM by Author "Savage03" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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RE: How to convert an ATX power supply to rc use
Can anyone maybe give me some pointers? I hooked everything up like described in here, least I hope but I get nothing. Here are some pics of what I got going so far. [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v187/savage03/Other%20Stuff/0f1e1798.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v187/savage03/Other%20Stuff/15fd6f59.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v187/savage03/Other%20Stuff/36e3eeb7.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 10/8/2007 11:45 PM by Author "Savage03" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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RE: How to convert an ATX power supply to rc use
Did nt get a chance to get a bulb but made it to the electronics store. Now they didnt have the 1ohm resistors but the old timer knew what I was doing and said this little bugger would do the trick? Its pretty kool looking with the heatsink around it and it matches my gold PS! Now the thing im wondering from you pros is its a 8ohm 25watt, think it will be ok? [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v187/savage03/Other%20Stuff/9e91b718.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v187/savage03/Other%20Stuff/b7cac2cf.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 10/8/2007 9:23 PM by Author "Savage03" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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RE: How to convert an ATX power supply to rc use
What about the light bulb method? Any comments on using those? The one guy said his was ok with it, I assume its a 1157 bulb? Im heading to my electronics shop now and will grab the 4 1 ohm resistors anyway just incase the bulb idea is no good. Thanks.
Posted on: 10/7/2007 2:15 PM by Author "Savage03" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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RE: Which Spread Spectrum Brand is Recommended for Savage?
I just made the switch to 2.4ghz and bought the spektrum dx3.0 with 2 rx for $205! I use it in my savage, clod and stampede, in my savage its been flawless, where my airtronics mx3 would loose range this keeps on going, matter of fact to the point I can barely see it! For a basher I say their great and highly doubt you will notice the milliseconds faster teh other radios say they are.
Posted on: 7/28/2007 7:42 AM by Author "Savage03" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
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RE: Glow Plug for LRP Z.28 Spec 3
Would any of you know where to get a carb for one of these? Wanna put one in my mach 427 but tower says out till late june....
Posted on: 6/16/2007 3:41 PM by Author "Savage03" in the forum "Car Nitro & Gas Engines"
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RE: SavageX...Tuning My Mach 427 ???????????????
That would surprise me cause when I bought it I did all that, sealed the backplate and what not. I will go throught it again tho cause its being awful finicky.
Posted on: 5/11/2007 12:25 AM by Author "Savage03" in the forum "Car Nitro & Gas Engines"
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RE: SavageX...Tuning My Mach 427 ???????????????
Ok I have been using the Sure Fire #3 Platinum/Iridium plug from racers edge, they are a hot plug. I will try a 9 instead. I was also told that these motors should be ran on 25%, any truth to that? Thanks again.
Posted on: 5/10/2007 2:28 PM by Author "Savage03" in the forum "Car Nitro & Gas Engines"
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RE: SavageX...Tuning My Mach 427 ???????????????
Hi I have one of these in my savage as well, I have run around of quart of 20% through it so far. I was told these hold a tune very well but im not noticing this! Seems I gotta mess with it everytime. My question is whats a good pipe for it? Im using a vantage cf pipe right now and was wondering if its good or bad with it. Also I have heard of swapping the carb for something else, whats the reason for this? Better speed or for tuning? Also im in CA so whats the best plug for it? Im using a hot plug right now. Thanks for any help.
Posted on: 5/10/2007 2:28 AM by Author "Savage03" in the forum "Car Nitro & Gas Engines"
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