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mba83 · 09-02-2015, 02:38 PM

Hi guys,

I am considering buying a lighter charger and power supply for traveling. Was thinking of getting iCharger 206b and this power supply:

http://www.amazon.com/Dell-Replaceme...dp/B006QE190E/

Any of you guys have experience with it? Sounds like won't use much space in the suitcase or weigh too much.

pctomlin · 09-02-2015, 06:29 PM

There are some people who are using these for lighter charging output limits. As long as you recognize the limitations on output you are good to go.

mba83 · 09-03-2015, 11:22 PM

Thanks!

mba83 · 01-19-2016, 11:28 PM

Update: I bought a used power supply similar to that one on eBay for $35 - this is the one I got:

http://www.amazon.com/Dell-AC-Adapto.../dp/B00CTHK9IU

It's a little bigger but has a better wattage. Turns out that 330W rating applies only to 240V. At 220V, the max wattage is around 230W. This means that the PS shuts off at exactly 12A.

This allows me to charge a 6S pack at around 7A, or 3S at around 14A. Which is plenty for my travel needs.

Only disadvantage is that's it's bigger than I expected and weights almost 2.5lb.

Just wanted to share

mba83 · 01-21-2016, 03:56 PM

In the end it wasn't worth it. It's 50% heavier than this RC power supply:

http://www.amazon.com/ProgressiveRC-.../dp/B00CD9V2EY

The only plus side is that it has no cooling fan so is quieter.

09-02-2015, 02:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
mba83 Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2013	Travel power supply (Dell 240W?) Hi guys, I am considering buying a lighter charger and power supply for traveling. Was thinking of getting iCharger 206b and this power supply: http://www.amazon.com/Dell-Replaceme...dp/B006QE190E/ Any of you guys have experience with it? Sounds like won't use much space in the suitcase or weigh too much.

09-02-2015, 06:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
pctomlin Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2008	There are some people who are using these for lighter charging output limits. As long as you recognize the limitations on output you are good to go. __________________ Paul Agile 5.5 - Q 4125-1100, YEP 120, Brain2 HD FBL / Outrage 550 - HK4020-1390, Edge 120, Brain2 HD Rave Ballistic FSO - Q 4530-500, Edge 160HV, Brain2 HD / Protos Max V2 - MSH 4530-500, Edge 160HV, Brain2 HD

01-19-2016, 11:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
mba83 Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Jul 2013	Update: I bought a used power supply similar to that one on eBay for $35 - this is the one I got: http://www.amazon.com/Dell-AC-Adapto.../dp/B00CTHK9IU It's a little bigger but has a better wattage. Turns out that 330W rating applies only to 240V. At 220V, the max wattage is around 230W. This means that the PS shuts off at exactly 12A. This allows me to charge a 6S pack at around 7A, or 3S at around 14A. Which is plenty for my travel needs. Only disadvantage is that's it's bigger than I expected and weights almost 2.5lb. Just wanted to share Attached Thumbnails Last edited by mba83; 01-20-2016 at 11:19 AM..

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09-03-2015, 11:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
mba83 Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Jul 2013	Thanks!

01-21-2016, 03:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
mba83 Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Jul 2013	In the end it wasn't worth it. It's 50% heavier than this RC power supply: http://www.amazon.com/ProgressiveRC-.../dp/B00CD9V2EY The only plus side is that it has no cooling fan so is quieter.

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