What Power Supply do I need

[Racer38]

Ok just bought a complete set up and have the FP 6S 4900 pack, I have an Astro 109 charger and the FP Balancer but I need some type of power supply to make it all work. I will have to convert from 220v to 110v for the power supply I'm sure. All I have over here is 24V DC in the trucks and 220V in the room ... I have a 1500 watt AC Converter that drops my 220v down to 110, hopefully that will be enough for a power supply.

I can remove the seat in the HMMV and just hook to one battery for 12V but its a real pain in the butt...

Any suggestions ??

[Fixation]

I use a PC power supply for my charging at the house, it has a switch for 220. It took just a few dollars to convert it..i.e. binding posts, resistor. here is a link that will walk you through it, but I would search some more to make sure it will work http://web2.murraystate.edu/andy.batts/ps/POWERSUPPLY.HTM

Hope this helps, I put two 10 watt, 10 ohm wire wound load resistor (sandbar - about $0.80 at Radio Shack) on the +5v side and get 12.02 volts on my 300 watt supply.. also checked amps and get about 2.8 consistently, of course a larger wattage on the ps will get you more. I didn't put a switch on it cuz the ps already has one, and I only put on binding posts for +12v and ground. Not going to need the other stuff, dedicated to my charging.

Stay safe in Iraq, Godspeed
Robert

[Racer38]

Thanks Robert

My wife picked me one up at Radio Shack, 25 amp model, I have a 220 to 110 1500 watt converter so that should power it just fine. At 25 amp its probably way over kill for one charger but who knows I will probably expand chargers and batteries ...

Thanks again

Craig

[Fixation]

I should of mentioned that supply, should work great for you. I just have a bunch of computer parts laying around so I felt good about recycling and not spending much. Hope you can mount a cam to your bird and get some good vids, once again stay safe. Sua sponte

Robert