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Great Planes new DC charger/cycler - 11/5/2002 8:14:18 PM   
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I'm curious, do y'all think this is a good investment? Do y'all think it will be high quality, do the job and be worth the price? A buddy at the flying field has the AstroFlight 110D and this appears to be more feature packed, and it's nearly the same price.

I know it's not out yet, so I'm just curious in opinions.

Thanks guys.


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Great Planes new DC charger/cycler - 11/5/2002 9:29:59 PM   
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Status: offline 		Expect to have GP Triton for review by the Battery Clinic as soon as they become available. Will have preliminary performance report within 2 weeks after receipt of product. It will appear electronically at RC Universe http://www.rcuniverse.com/ and in hard copy in RC Report.

From reading the press releases on the product I will stick my neck out and say it is probably worth waiting for.

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Great Planes new DC charger/cycler - 11/5/2002 9:41:27 PM   
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Status: offline 		Dustin,

Maybe it's just me being a bit dim but I don't see a price (?) so it's difficult to judge how much of a bargain it is. But anything that can be used for Li as well as NiCd/NiMh seems like a great idea right now with the Kokams becoming generally available.

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Great Planes new DC charger/cycler - 11/5/2002 9:55:30 PM   
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Status: offline 		It's $130. The AstroFlight 110D is $110 That link is to the manufacturer. Not a seller.

Thanks, I may go ahead and pre-order this guy.


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Great Planes new DC charger/cycler - 11/6/2002 7:39:33 AM   
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Status: offline 		I have one on order now. Expect it to be shipped in early Dec. I will give my opinion ( for what it's worth ) after I check it out. The reason I ordered this one is that it will work with most batteries and packs we now use in RC.
Roscoe

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Great Planes new DC charger/cycler - 11/6/2002 12:50:08 PM   
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Status: offline 		That was my thought. I had considered the AstroFlight 110D but it does not cycle. I also like the fact that I can charge literally ANY battery I have now. I too am going to order and will submit my $.02 when I get it.

Thanks guys.


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Great Planes new DC charger/cycler - 11/11/2002 4:53:16 AM   
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Status: offline 		Will the triton be DC only, or will it have AC capabilities? Would be nice if I could use it at home and at the field.

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Great Planes new DC charger/cycler - 11/11/2002 6:00:12 AM   
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Status: offline 		You will have to get a DC power supply to use it at home, just like most of the chargers that are offered to the hobby market. The DC supplies are quite reasonable at about the $30 range.

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Great Planes new DC charger/cycler - 11/11/2002 6:08:09 AM   
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Status: offline 		Is that some kind of adapter that plugs into your wall outlet while at the same time accepting a DC device? Is that something I can buy from Tower?

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Great Planes new DC charger/cycler - 11/11/2002 6:12:33 AM   
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Status: offline 		No, it is a simple oldfashioned DC power supply that every models shop should have.

Check theck these sites;http://www.efunctional.com/new-pyramid-power-supplies.html

http://www.millionbuy.com/caudio-kit-sup.html

http://www.valcoelectronics.com/

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AC Power Supply - 11/11/2002 8:09:32 PM   
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Status: offline 		Is there any problem with using an old PC power supply (AT type) for these chargers? I have a 250w power supply that is rated for 12 VDC at 9.5 amps. In order to "switch" it on and to get regulated power from the 12 V, you need to put a load on the 5V output - it seems to work Ok with a 5 ohm 25 watt resistor across the 5V supply (1 ampere draw). Higher resistance, lower wattage might work as well, but I have this one available. I have ordered the Triton and was planning to use this supply unless someone can tell me why it might not be a good idea.

Ross

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Great Planes new DC charger/cycler - 11/11/2002 8:21:03 PM   
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Status: offline 		Actually, that is a great idea! There was an article in QST (ham radio) magazine about using just such a power supply to build one for use with 12v DC mobile ham rigs. I plan to do the same thing. If you like, I can dig up the magazine and give you specific information if you would like to read that article.


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Great Planes new DC charger/cycler - 11/11/2002 8:58:54 PM   
Ross Kean



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Status: offline 		Setting it up shouldn't be a problem. I would simply "tidy" it up a bit by removing wires that aren't needed. It is my understanding that all of the lines of the same voltage are in parallel. I might keep two "yellows" (+12V, 9.5A) tied together because of the potential high current draw if charging big packs at high rate.

I don't know if there is any reason to not use the PC supply. These are quite stable in voltage and (according to specs) should put out enough current to run the Triton. Can't wait until I get it - early December!

Ross

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Great Planes new DC charger/cycler - 11/11/2002 9:12:41 PM   
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Status: offline 		I am excited too. I have acquired many models over the years and have fallen short on support equipment. I have high hopes the Triton will serve all my charging/cycling needs. I am also excited about building the power supply for the shop. The article I read seemed simple enough. I am somewhat of a novice at most of this stuff, so I will lean heavily on my fellow modelers at the field and on RCU

I hope it becomes available soon. I have oredered one, so we'll see.


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Great Planes new DC charger/cycler - 11/15/2002 8:04:29 PM   
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Status: offline 		My Triton shipped yesterday, and will arrive on Monday I'll share first impressions ASAP.


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Great Planes new DC charger/cycler - 11/16/2002 5:01:42 AM   
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Status: offline 		PC power supply was discussed here and other threads here:

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/tm.asp?m=79655+power+supply]

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