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Old 10-10-2007, 03:26 AM
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Default RE: How to convert an ATX power supply to rc use

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)
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.