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converting comp power supply for Dymond Super Turbo - 12/18/2002 8:34:59 AM   
Ross Kean



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Status: offline 		All like-colored wires are the same circuit. As long as a single wire pair is heavy enough for the maximum load, you can remove all others. They are not separate supplies, just multiple connections to the same supply.

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converting comp power supply for Dymond Super Turbo - 12/18/2002 9:45:34 AM   
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Status: offline 		Ok great, one more question what is the best size resistor to put across the +5volt line and the ground to give the most voltage?

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converting comp power supply for Dymond Super Turbo - 12/18/2002 9:54:55 AM   
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Status: offline 		Here is mine all done.....just need to solder the resistor in tomorrow!



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converting comp power supply for Dymond Super Turbo - 12/18/2002 10:41:55 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hi Raydee,
I used a 12v auto bulb instead of the resistor. I get about 11.7 volts with it.

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converting comp power supply for Dymond Super Turbo - 12/18/2002 10:47:24 AM   
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Status: offline 		To tell you the truth I am already getting around 11.8 volts without a resistor at all but I would like to get at least 12.4!

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converting comp power supply for Dymond Super Turbo - 12/18/2002 10:49:22 AM   
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Status: offline 		Raydee,
I like the bulb, it is a good indicator of when the PS is on!

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Raydee - 12/18/2002 3:17:54 PM   
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Status: offline 		nice job!

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Computer supply help - 12/30/2002 9:05:11 PM   
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Status: offline 		I have the ATX computer power supply (PS) that I'm trying to modify to work with my Triton charger. I;ve been following the directions as per the following: http://www.rcbatteryclinic.com/ Every time a put a load on my PS, it shuts down. I have the 1157 bulb hooked up. I can't find the power good 'Green Wire' to get this thing to stay on!! HELP!!

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converting comp power supply for Dymond Super Turbo - 12/30/2002 9:07:48 PM   
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Status: offline 		Greetings all from sunny England. I've just finished converting an AT Power Supply for use with my chargers. It works fine but I just have a few questions which I hope someone may be able to answer. It has been suggested that all the yellow wires and all the black wires should be bundled and joined together. Is this necessary? Also, Should it be possible to power two or more chargers running at the same time?
Thanks to all previous contributors though, the info has been very helpful.

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Skirmish - 12/30/2002 9:19:08 PM   
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Status: offline 		I myself have removed all of them. Except one each for what I needed them for. Seems to work just fine for me.

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converting comp power supply for Dymond Super Turbo - 12/30/2002 11:17:24 PM   
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Status: offline 		Just so that I understand this post correctly (noobie). You guys are creating a power supply for the battery charger right. So if I buy a charger with a built in power supply I wouldnt need to do this right?

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bigjdubb - 12/30/2002 11:22:42 PM   
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Or find one with an AC Plug in I guess.

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converting comp power supply for Dymond Super Turbo - 12/30/2002 11:29:25 PM   
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Many of the battery chargers are designed to only work with 12 volt batteries (auto battery type). This is fine while your out at the field but it is a pain at the house. Buying a power supply that can supply the 5-10 amps needed for most chargers can be expensive and since many of us have used computers with perfectly good power supplies in them...... cheap solution.

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converting comp power supply for Dymond Super Turbo - 12/31/2002 10:02:42 AM   
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The only reason to use more than one wire is to carry more juice.
tying a couple of colors should be more than enough.
The amount of chargers depends on how many Amps your power supply puts out V how many amps your charger requires. IE
8 amp out on power supply and only 2 amp charger you should be able to run 2

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converting comp power supply for Dymond Super Turbo - 1/1/2003 8:44:43 AM   
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Status: offline 		Guys, I am having a small problem. I have an older AT unit and when I hook up the yellow (+12 v) and a black ( gnd ) to my connectors for the ST and a red (+5 v ) and a black thru a light bulb I am reading 48 volts on my meter ( yes I am looking at the proper scale ). What have I done wrong?

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