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06-06-2012, 07:54 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: here
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|  Charger/Power supply box
I have always wanted a do it all self contained box for my batteries, charger & power supply. If I'm gonna do it might as well do it with style. I picked up a Gens Ace iMars charger(DC only)  Next I "harvested" an ATX power supply from an old pc work was throwing away.   I have never liked the lipo bags yes they will stop flames but mine had developed holes over time and drove me nuts. A plastic tackle box was my first thought but in the event of a problem I would have a giant blob of plastic. On a recent trip in to our local military surplus saw the ammo cans & EUREKA!  So stopped in yesterday power supply in hand to see what kind of fit it would be. I never imagined it would be as good as this.  Basic wiring will have 2 small fans mounted to back of ammo can. Front of ammo can will be dremeled to accept power supply cord receptacle & front vent. Will have power switch & indicator LEDs and banana plugs mounted to the side. |
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06-07-2012, 08:10 AM
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Marked out cutouts for PS & fans   |
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06-07-2012, 03:11 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2012 Location: Upland
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yeah that thing is going to need some ventilation. looks good though!
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06-08-2012, 01:26 PM
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I plan on leaving top open when it's on. Just cool way to carry my chit.
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06-08-2012, 01:30 PM
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| I wanna be Dave  Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Martinsburg WV
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| Re: Charger/Power supply box
This is a very interesting looking little side-project...
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06-12-2012, 06:29 PM
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Made a little progress today.   |
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06-12-2012, 09:29 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Boise
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Its too cool. I like it a lot!
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06-12-2012, 10:14 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada
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Pretty sweet looking setup.. I have the Imars charger and love it!! For the $$.. It works great for my crawler batts and 5000mah slash lipos as well.. Nice and small ..
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06-14-2012, 01:02 PM
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Lots of progress today. Want to add a removable mesh shelf to the inside that will protect wires inside, allow for storage & not hinder ventilation.    |
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06-14-2012, 01:06 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2012 Location: Upland
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this is only a power supply? Most people put their chargers in the box too
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06-14-2012, 01:22 PM
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It will for storage & sit on a removable magnetic shelf on the outside when in use and batts will sit inside.
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