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Computer power pack as a charging source - 7/15/2006 7:35:45 PM   
mocars2


 

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From: Carpentersville, IL, USA
Status: offline 		I remember reading a thread or article on using a computer power pack as a charging source, but I can't find it. I have a 200w one that is brand new but When I plug it in, it doesn't go on. How do you turn one of these on? Do you have to use a switch and if so, which wires are the one to hook up a switch to?
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RE: Computer power pack as a charging source - 7/17/2006 9:32:02 PM   
sukhoiflyer


 

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From: Thornton, ID, USA
Status: offline 		Try http://www.rcbatteryclinic.com. I built one using this link. Basically you have to load the 5 volt side with a 25 watt 2 ohm resistor before the 12 volt side will output any power or the fan will even run.Good luck!

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RE: Computer power pack as a charging source - 9/5/2006 12:55:19 AM   
Geoffinpdx


 

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Status: offline 		Here's another site: http://reckerclub.tripod.com/id105.html Between the two of them you should understand exactly what to do. I used a truck turn signal assembly isolation mounted to the top of the one I built instead of the resistor on the 5V side and obtained 12.02V plus a pilot light to remind me when it's on. Works well!

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RE: Computer power pack as a charging source - 10/6/2006 6:06:29 AM   
Mike Bogh



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From: MT Vernon, WA, USA
Status: offline 		i HAVE BUILT AND HAD EXELLENT sucess with the above links...4 to be exact.
I can get a near unlimited supply for zero bucks..


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