FrankenPower! Building a 12V Power Supply - Page 9

warren cross · 02-02-2007, 03:38 PM

Mike dont want to b pain in a### buy just got off the phone (38) min and they never herd of that

pevia model power supllyy do you have a tiger part# ?? Tiger dont know what I am talkinf about. Any help???

Chris Puckett · 02-02-2007, 03:42 PM

Warren this is not a model power supply. This is a computer power supply that has been modified for model power supply use. Here is a link with a part number http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&Sku=A107-2000

warren cross · 02-02-2007, 03:55 PM

Hey Chris,thanks for the email. Yea I went back and did my own snooping and I found it and ordered one, I guess the dont speak english too good thare. Buy the way I did order new Yak 54 for Aerotech,should b here next week. Thanks again dude.

Chris Puckett · 02-02-2007, 04:08 PM

Glad to hear it Warren. I am finishing up my BBW Yak right now. Waiting for some exhaust parts to come in that will bring the cans closer together and 8711's then we are in the air with #2.

Mike Bargman · 02-02-2007, 04:48 PM

Damn Chris, beat me to the punch...it's not used...it's "tested" I want double now...

betheballdanny · 02-03-2007, 08:32 AM

Mike, Just wanted to pipe up and tell you all what a great thread this is. My dad tried this years ago and couldn't get it to work, back then the power was too little, not enough Amps he said - so he stayed with his little field 12V batts. Anyway, I sent him this thread to say the least. Also, I went on eBay and found the exact same Apevia 500W PS that you used, got it for $15. I'm going to Radio Shack this AM...

T J

Mike Bargman · 02-03-2007, 12:22 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by betheballdanny
	Mike, Just wanted to pipe up and tell you all what a great thread this is. My dad tried this years ago and couldn't get it to work, back then the power was too little, not enough Amps he said - so he stayed with his little field 12V batts. Anyway, I sent him this thread to say the least. Also, I went on eBay and found the exact same Apevia 500W PS that you used, got it for $15. I'm going to Radio Shack this AM... T J

Awesome, TJ. Post pics when you get it done!

kris stiles · 02-04-2007, 01:05 AM

Excellent walkthru. I just ordered the same powersupply. Always good to have around the house.

Doc · 02-04-2007, 06:38 AM

Mike, thanks for a great PS project.

i worry a bit about using the 5 volt rail for receivers. how well regulated is it, and how well filtered (DC) is it? a bit of a voltage spike could damage a receiver, unnoticeably at first...

Mike Bargman · 02-04-2007, 12:55 PM

That's why I never really tried it. I was afraid to ruin something. I wasn't really sure if it would work or not. I mean, I know 5V will power the plane, but we'll see...

**Boulder** · 02-04-2007, 12:58 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Doc
	Mike, thanks for a great PS project. i worry a bit about using the 5 volt rail for receivers. how well regulated is it, and how well filtered (DC) is it? a bit of a voltage spike could damage a receiver, unnoticeably at first...

You can't get a much cleaner voltage than a computer power supply.

Mike Bargman · 02-04-2007, 03:26 PM

I'm gonna try it this week. Will post a mod when done.

02-02-2007, 03:38 PM	#97 (permalink)
warren cross Uber Contributer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: las vegas nv Age: 72 Posts: 180	Re: FrankenPower! Building a 12V Power Supply Mike dont want to b pain in a### buy just got off the phone (38) min and they never herd of that pevia model power supllyy do you have a tiger part# ?? Tiger dont know what I am talkinf about. Any help??? __________________ sukhoi, too old to huck. What do I need a 3D plane for? I am only a 1D flyer

02-02-2007, 03:42 PM	#98 (permalink)
Chris Puckett Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rantoul IL Posts: 684 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: FrankenPower! Building a 12V Power Supply Warren this is not a model power supply. This is a computer power supply that has been modified for model power supply use. Here is a link with a part number http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&Sku=A107-2000

02-02-2007, 03:55 PM	#99 (permalink)
warren cross Uber Contributer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: las vegas nv Age: 72 Posts: 180	Re: FrankenPower! Building a 12V Power Supply Hey Chris,thanks for the email. Yea I went back and did my own snooping and I found it and ordered one, I guess the dont speak english too good thare. Buy the way I did order new Yak 54 for Aerotech,should b here next week. Thanks again dude. __________________ sukhoi, too old to huck. What do I need a 3D plane for? I am only a 1D flyer

02-02-2007, 04:08 PM	#100 (permalink)
Chris Puckett Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rantoul IL Posts: 684 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: FrankenPower! Building a 12V Power Supply Glad to hear it Warren. I am finishing up my BBW Yak right now. Waiting for some exhaust parts to come in that will bring the cans closer together and 8711's then we are in the air with #2.

02-02-2007, 04:48 PM	#101 (permalink)
Mike Bargman If only you knew... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Geneva, IL Age: 27 Posts: 1,793 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Re: FrankenPower! Building a 12V Power Supply Damn Chris, beat me to the punch...it's not used...it's "tested" I want double now... __________________ Seth Arnold is my hero! Blue Skies! Mike Bargman Site Administrator www.pitsbros.com Proud Supporter of www.builtbywalt.com


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02-03-2007, 08:32 AM	#102 (permalink)
betheballdanny Flyin' Around Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Age: 37 Posts: 22	Re: FrankenPower! Building a 12V Power Supply Mike, Just wanted to pipe up and tell you all what a great thread this is. My dad tried this years ago and couldn't get it to work, back then the power was too little, not enough Amps he said - so he stayed with his little field 12V batts. Anyway, I sent him this thread to say the least. Also, I went on eBay and found the exact same Apevia 500W PS that you used, got it for $15. I'm going to Radio Shack this AM... T J

02-04-2007, 01:05 AM	#104 (permalink)
kris stiles Flyin' Around Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Charleston, SC Age: 36 Posts: 1	Re: FrankenPower! Building a 12V Power Supply Excellent walkthru. I just ordered the same powersupply. Always good to have around the house. __________________ Kris Stiles - Rookie pilot Jedburg Flyers Jedburg, SC

02-04-2007, 06:38 AM	#105 (permalink)
Doc The Flyin' Doc! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Australia Age: 46 Posts: 1,142	Re: FrankenPower! Building a 12V Power Supply Mike, thanks for a great PS project. i worry a bit about using the 5 volt rail for receivers. how well regulated is it, and how well filtered (DC) is it? a bit of a voltage spike could damage a receiver, unnoticeably at first... __________________ Doc Down Under

02-04-2007, 12:55 PM	#106 (permalink)
Mike Bargman If only you knew... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Geneva, IL Age: 27 Posts: 1,793 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Re: FrankenPower! Building a 12V Power Supply That's why I never really tried it. I was afraid to ruin something. I wasn't really sure if it would work or not. I mean, I know 5V will power the plane, but we'll see... __________________ Seth Arnold is my hero! Blue Skies! Mike Bargman Site Administrator www.pitsbros.com Proud Supporter of www.builtbywalt.com

02-04-2007, 03:26 PM	#108 (permalink)
Mike Bargman If only you knew... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Geneva, IL Age: 27 Posts: 1,793 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Re: FrankenPower! Building a 12V Power Supply I'm gonna try it this week. Will post a mod when done. __________________ Seth Arnold is my hero! Blue Skies! Mike Bargman Site Administrator www.pitsbros.com Proud Supporter of www.builtbywalt.com

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