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felborn · 05-15-2011, 12:10 PM

Seems alot of RC guys are making some really smart looking charger cases with powersupply, chargers and all built in. I found a few on "what are you working on" thread just now. I'm currently trying to figure out how to set up my first case, and I would love some pictures showing how others have built theirs.

nightflyr · 05-15-2011, 12:30 PM

SNJBIRD does some very nice work with them

Myself ..I squeezed as much power as possible into a 22 inch case..

On board PS 24V @ 94A for house charging.

12V & 24VDC for car charging on my dual battery system.

Larry227 · 05-15-2011, 12:53 PM

There are some really nice custom cases out there, expecially the ones Jay makes. Currently I just use this setup and it suits me fine. I guess you could call my truck bed a case?

Hekicopter · 05-15-2011, 01:34 PM

Here's mine. Nothing elaborate but it works.

https://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=299170

lazor 22 · 05-15-2011, 08:30 PM

Here is mine. Not very good but it works. I would like for it to be a little more compact, and be able to run the PSU underneath the charger but I don't know how to make one like that, or what to use.

GimpyGolden · 05-15-2011, 09:33 PM

Here's mine
2x iCharger 3010's
3x 12V x 42A PS' in series for 36V @1500watts
2x epbuddy paraboards.

snjbird · 05-16-2011, 05:23 AM

You have seen the pictures of mine on the "what are you working on thread... Some of the PS have very powerful fans and need no help with cooling, other are a little weaker on the cooling and I add fans to those. It really depends on how much power you need, and what you want to charge?
Here is my most compact to date...

And the inside...

felborn · 05-16-2011, 05:27 AM

How on earth are you guys able to cut plexiglas so supersmooth??? I'm really pretty impressed with some of these cases, keep em comming

GimpyGolden · 05-16-2011, 08:22 AM

Band Saw and file cut smooth

Hellytriever · 05-16-2011, 09:56 AM

It's cool because it doubles as a barbeque.

snjbird · 05-16-2011, 10:13 AM

Table saw with a plastic cutting blade here...

CyberPlainsDrifter · 05-16-2011, 11:55 AM

Plexiglaas cuts very smooth on a router table and you can also add intricate details to it.. such as perforations for ventilation, or perfectly rounded corners etc...

I'll have to remember this thread.. I am waiting on some PS's to arrive from Tx USA. Going to build myself a cool multipurpose rig.

Kiba · 05-16-2011, 12:59 PM

Here's my case... I made two of them.

Pelican 1550 case, Super Duo, twin dell NPS-700AB power supplies, storage box up front for power cords, charge cords, balance adapters, etc.

Finished product:

Build pics:

More info here...

OverTemp · 05-16-2011, 09:05 PM

Here's mine.

They are Duo3+, so 1200W total out. Supplies are Meanwell 27V supplies we scored for $50ea. Input is about 1300-1400W, about the most I'm comfortable pulling from a wall outlet. I use most of it consistently. I REALLY like the setup... Clean, easy, portable. I only ever charge at the club.

Everything is hard mounted. The supplies have screws through the bottom of the case. The chargers are hard mounted to the plexiglass. All the wires run under the plexiglas. A computer power supply chord plugs into the side of the case and powers everything. The lid closes without removing any wires.

CyberPlainsDrifter · 05-16-2011, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiba

Here's my case... I made two of them.

Pelican 1550 case, Super Duo, twin dell NPS-700AB power supplies, storage box up front for power cords, charge cords, balance adapters, etc.

I see some TIG marks... did you do this yourself too? if so what machine do you have?

I have a syncro200. Works really well -most of the time...

I like how you've organized this.. very functional. clean.. logical.

Jotto · 05-17-2011, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hellytriever

It's cool because it doubles as a barbeque.

Wow, is that the new 2000W version?!

dswitkin · 05-17-2011, 08:03 PM

Here's mine: Meanwell 24V 1000W supply with two Hyperion Duo 3s. These are shots with and without the foam padding. I think I'm going to leave it out for better cooling. It's not a huge issue when charging, but it does matter when discharging, i.e. store mode.

I used two inch wide velcro to secure everything but I'm not really thrilled with it. How are you guys mounting things to the case? I could make a plywood base and mount the supply to it, but then the plywood still needs to be attached to the case. Plus the chargers seem difficult to mount other than strapping them down or using velcro. Any ideas?

Daniel

GimpyGolden · 05-17-2011, 08:12 PM

For the Chargers I am using 4" Velco, they don't budge
The PS' are held in place by 1x3 board and trapped between plexi and case bottom.

backburner1955 · 05-17-2011, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nightflyr

SNJBIRD does some very nice work with them

Myself ..I squeezed as much power as possible into a 22 inch case..

On board PS 24V @ 94A for house charging.

12V & 24VDC for car charging on my dual battery system.

What power supplies are those? Post a link...

tptompkins · 05-17-2011, 09:29 PM

Here's mine:

And when I'm on the go I plug directly into my onboard deep cycle power station:

Here's my full charging box thread:
https://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=278218

Tommy

05-15-2011, 12:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
felborn Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2006	Post your charger case Seems alot of RC guys are making some really smart looking charger cases with powersupply, chargers and all built in. I found a few on "what are you working on" thread just now. I'm currently trying to figure out how to set up my first case, and I would love some pictures showing how others have built theirs.

05-15-2011, 12:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
nightflyr Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Island, NY	SNJBIRD does some very nice work with them Myself ..I squeezed as much power as possible into a 22 inch case.. On board PS 24V @ 94A for house charging. 12V & 24VDC for car charging on my dual battery system. __________________ MSR x1 / mCPX x2 / 450 x4 / Chaos600 test bed / Chaos600 Air-Wolf / American WereWolf 800 / KFrame800/900/1000 / Assorted Fixed Wing JR9303 / JR9503 / Futaba10CHP

05-15-2011, 12:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
Larry227 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2008	There are some really nice custom cases out there, expecially the ones Jay makes. Currently I just use this setup and it suits me fine. I guess you could call my truck bed a case? Attached Thumbnails __________________ Trex 700 Pro DFC - Compass 6HV - Vcontrol - Neo #nodroneshere - 104

05-15-2011, 01:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Hekicopter Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Feb 2010	Here's mine. Nothing elaborate but it works. https://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=299170 __________________ Nano S2, DX9, AMA33083, FA37NM3433 "Growing up leads to growing old and then to dying, and dying to me don't sound like all that much fun"

05-15-2011, 08:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
lazor 22 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2010	Here is mine. Not very good but it works. I would like for it to be a little more compact, and be able to run the PSU underneath the charger but I don't know how to make one like that, or what to use. __________________ Lincoln #HIGHONHELIS ):> Pull Hard RCHO Flying Field, Knightdale NC

05-15-2011, 09:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
GimpyGolden Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2009	Here's mine 2x iCharger 3010's 3x 12V x 42A PS' in series for 36V @1500watts 2x epbuddy paraboards. __________________ Scott Team RotorQuest

05-16-2011, 05:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
snjbird Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Feb 2008	You have seen the pictures of mine on the "what are you working on thread... Some of the PS have very powerful fans and need no help with cooling, other are a little weaker on the cooling and I add fans to those. It really depends on how much power you need, and what you want to charge? Here is my most compact to date... And the inside... __________________ No Plankers were injured in the making of this post! TOY BOX contents Mcp x, 450 Pro VBar, 500 VBar, 12S 600CF VBar... Mikado Logo 6003D VBar Proudly flying KBDD, MKS, Castle, Scorpion and some planks too

05-16-2011, 05:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
felborn Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Jul 2006	How on earth are you guys able to cut plexiglas so supersmooth??? I'm really pretty impressed with some of these cases, keep em comming

05-16-2011, 08:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
GimpyGolden Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2009	Band Saw and file cut smooth __________________ Scott Team RotorQuest

05-16-2011, 09:56 AM	#10 (permalink)
Hellytriever Registered Users Join Date: May 2011	It's cool because it doubles as a barbeque. Attached Thumbnails Wabblenaut, rxnate and PullPitch like this.

05-16-2011, 10:13 AM	#11 (permalink)
snjbird Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Feb 2008	Table saw with a plastic cutting blade here... __________________ No Plankers were injured in the making of this post! TOY BOX contents Mcp x, 450 Pro VBar, 500 VBar, 12S 600CF VBar... Mikado Logo 6003D VBar Proudly flying KBDD, MKS, Castle, Scorpion and some planks too

05-16-2011, 11:55 AM	#12 (permalink)
CyberPlainsDrifter Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2011	Plexiglaas cuts very smooth on a router table and you can also add intricate details to it.. such as perforations for ventilation, or perfectly rounded corners etc... I'll have to remember this thread.. I am waiting on some PS's to arrive from Tx USA. Going to build myself a cool multipurpose rig.

05-16-2011, 12:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
Kiba Registered Users Join Date: May 2009	Here's my case... I made two of them. Pelican 1550 case, Super Duo, twin dell NPS-700AB power supplies, storage box up front for power cords, charge cords, balance adapters, etc. Finished product: Build pics: More info here... Helicrazy2 likes this. __________________ Minicopter Diabolo - BD Axon, Kosmik 200, Xnova XTS 4530-480, 14S 4500, BLS255HV/BLS256HV Bergen Magnum 44 - BD Axon, Wren MW44 turbine, BLS156HV/BLS256HV Jeti DC-16

05-16-2011, 09:05 PM	#14 (permalink)
OverTemp Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2007	Here's mine. They are Duo3+, so 1200W total out. Supplies are Meanwell 27V supplies we scored for $50ea. Input is about 1300-1400W, about the most I'm comfortable pulling from a wall outlet. I use most of it consistently. I REALLY like the setup... Clean, easy, portable. I only ever charge at the club. Everything is hard mounted. The supplies have screws through the bottom of the case. The chargers are hard mounted to the plexiglass. All the wires run under the plexiglas. A computer power supply chord plugs into the side of the case and powers everything. The lid closes without removing any wires. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 1 - Diabolo 1 stuffed with, well, see below 2 - Diabolo 2 stuffed with testosterone, jittery sweat, and rippling flanks

05-17-2011, 08:03 PM	#17 (permalink)
dswitkin Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northern California	Here's mine: Meanwell 24V 1000W supply with two Hyperion Duo 3s. These are shots with and without the foam padding. I think I'm going to leave it out for better cooling. It's not a huge issue when charging, but it does matter when discharging, i.e. store mode. I used two inch wide velcro to secure everything but I'm not really thrilled with it. How are you guys mounting things to the case? I could make a plywood base and mount the supply to it, but then the plywood still needs to be attached to the case. Plus the chargers seem difficult to mount other than strapping them down or using velcro. Any ideas? Daniel Attached Thumbnails

05-17-2011, 09:29 PM	#20 (permalink)
tptompkins Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2010	Here's mine: And when I'm on the go I plug directly into my onboard deep cycle power station: Here's my full charging box thread: https://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=278218 Tommy __________________ Trex 700E FBL - PowerJive 120HV, 700MX, Fullsize Vbar, Telemetry, WR Super BEC, various KDE Upgrades Outrage 550 FBL w/mini Vbar, NEU 1907H1Y, CC 125A ESC, WR Super Mini BEC Outrage 550 - same as above but with flybar

05-17-2011, 08:12 PM	#18 (permalink)
GimpyGolden Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2009	For the Chargers I am using 4" Velco, they don't budge The PS' are held in place by 1x3 board and trapped between plexi and case bottom. __________________ Scott Team RotorQuest

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