Power Supply

[Sammus]

Originally Posted by tc3_racer_001

any idea on a decent (able to run the hyperion duo at full power) 240v compatible supply? can be up to 15 or less,

also, ive got an antec earthwatts power supply, which ive pulled apart gotten the 2 12v inputs and was wanting to knwo what would ahppen if i connected the 2? it would provide 40+ A like that (2 19a rails)

ryan

Up to 15 or less what?

The hyperion duo is max output 360W. Assuming 80% efficiency (about average for these things) u need a 450W PS.

The duo can take up to 28V input, making your usable power supply cheaper. you could get a 28V power supply capable of delivering 16A

Or if you wanted to stick with something more compatible with other chargers, a 13.8V that can hold its own at just over 32A (say 35 to be safe).

Or, best case is to get something variable. Doesnt need to be CCCV power supply like the mastech ones everyone loves so much, but something like this
(less than half the price of a cccv 30V/20A here, note the aussie link, would be a lot cheaper in the states) would be more than ample for all your power supply needs.

[tc3_racer_001]

15v, sorry!

yeah, i looked at those supplies, but wondered, can they supply the full 20A at 30v?
if they could it would be awesome. it would allow me to charge my batteries without a charger... hmm. cheaper too.

would that work, id be charging in 4s2p, so even if it did try and pull the full 20A it would be perfect. i could just set it on 15v or so, and wait for the amps to drop (is that right, or is there another step they use with their HUGE supplies over in the USA!)

sorry for sounding so noobish. its cause i am :(