Hobby City Does It Again

[pinkpanda3310]

Have you got a link to the thread Neil? I had a look about and can't find another suitable psu as I have 240v mains and the charger states 400w @ >15v. So I'm looking for a 15-18v 27a supply. They don't seem too common.

[suicideneil]

I cant for the life of me find the thread again sorry, but I did find a couple useful links- PC PSU conversion & a good ready made PSU:

http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/show...&highlight=psu
https://www.ssl-stormerhobbies.com/c...pl?pn=RIVRDC30

I think I found the PSU though that was mentioned in the thread:

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...C-Power-Supply

Pretty sure thats the one, though its only rated for 252watts in theory. Otherwise, they do have some other options that are nice:

http://www.amainhobbies.com/index.ph...Power-Supplies

I'd go with a PC one converted for r/c use personally, 400watt supplies are pretty cheap, though it depends on the brand I guess.

[pinkpanda3310]

Thanks for the help Neil. I'm not bustin' to get it now so I'll just keep an eye out. The converted psu is probably the best like you say so I might be able to find one cheap hopefully.

[nitrostarter]

Ok so the 400w charger came in. Looks great. Nice construction, almost resembles a Hyperion in shape. It does not come with instructions though. I'll have a look at the programming tonight but it seems to be similar to the cheaper models with a couple more features.





Now my dilemma, I picked this up since I could get it in in 5-7 days since my LHS would be weeks without a new Hyperion Duo 615. Well somehow the LHS got a new Duo in stock yesterday so I want to get the Duo instead...
Is anyone interested in this charger? I'll keep it if no one is interested.

[Bondonutz]

Originally Posted by pinkpanda3310

Thanks for the help Neil. I'm not bustin' to get it now so I'll just keep an eye out. The converted psu is probably the best like you say so I might be able to find one cheap hopefully.

http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/showthread.php?t=26543

I bought one and I'm very happy with it !

[nitrostarter]

Ok so this charger ooks cool, thats about it. I tried 3 different lipos on it and none will charge. Everytime I try to start the charge, it say connection break. So I decided to try a lipo on Nimh mode, still the same so that should rule out the balance port being bad. I then check the outputs by reversing polarity. The charger noticed the reverse polarity as soon as I plugged it in. So there must be some programming issue with this controller.

I'm going to attempt to use Hobby King customer service and try to return this sucker....

[pinkpanda3310]

Originally Posted by nitrostarter

Ok so this charger ooks cool, thats about it. I tried 3 different lipos on it and none will charge. Everytime I try to start the charge, it say connection break. So I decided to try a lipo on Nimh mode, still the same so that should rule out the balance port being bad. I then check the outputs by reversing polarity. The charger noticed the reverse polarity as soon as I plugged it in. So there must be some programming issue with this controller.

I'm going to attempt to use Hobby King customer service and try to return this sucker....

That's too bad. I take it you'll be going to LHS for a Duo.

[nitrostarter]

Picked up a 2 week old Duo615 for $200 shipped. Can't complain and I know the Duo will be superb!