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Cew27
29-09-2009, 06:05 PM
decided to get a turnigy 420 from ebay, but i need a dc power supply, they are plenty on ebay, but i am not sure what jack size, and current rating i need. any help/links would be greatly appreciated (preferably cheap!)
thanks!
Cew27
29-09-2009, 06:41 PM
anyone?
Marvin
29-09-2009, 07:56 PM
You need a power supply that has either 4mm outputs (gold tube/Corally connectors), or a couple of contacts that'll allow the use of crocodile clips.

As for current rating, it depends on what voltage the power supply is.

I'd go for a ~6A power supply at 12V, or a 5A power supply at 13.8V
tymill
29-09-2009, 08:04 PM
decided to get a turnigy 420 from ebay, but i need a dc power supply, they are plenty on ebay, but i am not sure what jack size, and current rating i need. any help/links would be greatly appreciated (preferably cheap!)
thanks!
If you're feeling handy, check out this thread about making a solid power supply for close to nothing.
http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5765&highlight=power

Here's mine powering a Turnigy....
http://www.oople.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=7348&stc=1&d=1244683791