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mjr_larkin
03-13-2008, 01:31 AM
I have just received my CellPro 4S and my 30A Power Supply. I know which terminals on the power supply are 12v and negatives and I know the correct jumper positions. What I don't know is how to connect my cellpro to this thing. Do I need a banan to deans connector? I was told I should solder a banana adapter to the terminals. Is there another way or another adapter type that will work and let me not have to solder?

If i HAVE to solder, can someone please step me through it and tell me what I should buy? I already have a 100W solder gun but no solder or adapters.

Thanks!

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/9442/p1011060uy6.jpg
[ pic of cellpro banana plugs and the vertical terminals on the power supply (left one is 12v, right one is negative].

Skiddz
03-13-2008, 02:45 AM
Banana to alligator clips.. Plug the bananas into the alligator/banana thingy and connect the alligator clip to the PS.

mjr_larkin
03-13-2008, 03:47 AM
thanks kevin,

I didnt think the alligators were small enough to clamp a terminal without touching another one but they just barely make it and my cellpro is now running :-D

How would you suggest I wire things if I had two cellpros? I definetly couldn't clamp two to the say terminal.

BoysToys
03-13-2008, 10:41 PM
I use an Integy power strip to plug all three of my chargers into my power supply. I picked it up at my LHS for around $25 and it works great. Here is a link to what I am talking about

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXLWE5&P=7

Here is are a couple of pics of my charging setup using the Integy power strip.

mjr_larkin
03-13-2008, 10:48 PM
That product looks tempting. The only thing is I see this alligator clip connection as a temporary solution. It make me nervous that an accidental push can press the clip against the neighboring 5v terminal. Is there some adapter that can connect banana to these peculiar vertical terminators?