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Nightshade
18-01-2011, 04:59 PM
Hi guys,

Wondered if you might mind helping me out? I've been looking at the B6 style chargers - I'm sure you all know the type, but something like this if not :http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HobbyKing-ECO6-50W-5A-Balancer-Charger-w-accessories-/130474177883?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item1e60ddf55b#ht_1004wt_905

They all seem to come without a power supply, and just say input 11-18v. Does that mean any power supply that falls within those voltage limits?
For example, I have an AC adapter here that looks like the right plug on it. Rated output is 12v..._, 800mA would that do?
Or if not, what will?
Theres a few specific ones on ebay but all are from HK, and not much info on what the exact output is...

Thanks in advance

MiCk B.
18-01-2011, 05:22 PM
You'll need a power supply that gives out 5 amp minimum.

800ma just is not enought to charge the pack at anyhting more than 1 amp.

MiCk B. :-)

Nightshade
19-01-2011, 08:42 AM
Ah, I thought that may well be the case.
So anything that's 5A and between 11-18v?

What's the best cost effective option?

mark christopher
19-01-2011, 09:45 AM
This http://www.logicrc.com/Default.aspx?ItemId=O-FS-PS100&&s=c:0,c:40

JCJC
19-01-2011, 11:14 AM
We use something like this on a cheap B6 : http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/12V-5A-Imax-B5-B6-Power-Supply-AC-Adapter-charger-/290411912181?pt=UK_BOI_Materials_Supplies_Electric al_ET&hash=item439de61bf5#ht_1261wt_906

Works OK, but Mark's power supply looks good.

Nightshade
19-01-2011, 12:06 PM
We use something like this on a cheap B6 : http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/12V-5A-Imax-B5-B6-Power-Supply-AC-Adapter-charger-/290411912181?pt=UK_BOI_Materials_Supplies_Electric al_ET&hash=item439de61bf5#ht_1261wt_906

Works OK, but Mark's power supply looks good.

JC, is this the same but from the uk? looks the same to me.....
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-12V-5A-TFT-LCD-Monitor-TV-AC-Adapter-Power-Supply-/250703014869?pt=UK_Computing_LaptopAccessories_Pow erSupplies&hash=item3a5f106bd5#ht_6515wt_905

JCJC
19-01-2011, 12:14 PM
Looks the same to me, ours has 'LCD' on it, but - usual disclaimers ;)