Dr Jekell
Enlightened
I have purchased a transceiver & I am intending to get more but have found out that they do not make a 6 bay charger.
So what I have done is design a way to use 6 individual chargers attached to a black powder coated, stainless steel, weighted base.
What I am having trouble with is the power supply.
At the moment I have the power into the base as a computer power cord & socket (Fused).
From there it will be attached via a quick disconnect connector to the PS for the chargers.
The problem I have is the way to go from 240V to the 12-16V 100mA(min) required for the chargers and the power to drive 2 fans (haven't decided what ones yet but will most probably be large computer fans)
I could use slim line wall adapters with an 8 outlet power strip (modified for the quick disconnect).
Pros:
If any parts have trouble they can be easily replaced.
Cheaper to build & replace
Cons:
More wires to tidy up
Or
I could used one 240V to 12V power supply with a splitter of some description to go from 1 cord to 8 cords.
Pros
Less cords
Less complicated
Cons:
If it fails the whole thing is stuffed
What do the electronic Gurus have to say?
Which idea would be best or is there a different way?
So what I have done is design a way to use 6 individual chargers attached to a black powder coated, stainless steel, weighted base.
What I am having trouble with is the power supply.
At the moment I have the power into the base as a computer power cord & socket (Fused).
From there it will be attached via a quick disconnect connector to the PS for the chargers.
The problem I have is the way to go from 240V to the 12-16V 100mA(min) required for the chargers and the power to drive 2 fans (haven't decided what ones yet but will most probably be large computer fans)
I could use slim line wall adapters with an 8 outlet power strip (modified for the quick disconnect).
Pros:
If any parts have trouble they can be easily replaced.
Cheaper to build & replace
Cons:
More wires to tidy up
Or
I could used one 240V to 12V power supply with a splitter of some description to go from 1 cord to 8 cords.
Pros
Less cords
Less complicated
Cons:
If it fails the whole thing is stuffed
What do the electronic Gurus have to say?
Which idea would be best or is there a different way?
