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Post by carracer on Nov 10, 2020 11:58:55 GMT -7
Wow, it looks pretty cool! Are there any more like these, I`d like to order as well. Guys, sorry, if it`s not to the topic, but do you know, if I can rent a HO car at any car rental in Canada? I`d like to, but not sure about it. Maybe I should try something like Iversta.com? Please, help me, if you have any ideas about it. |
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Post by dave632 on Nov 11, 2020 8:50:32 GMT -7
If you are looking for power supplies go to Amazon they have many 0-30 volt 10 amp power supplies for sale. Get the one that looks like what GTS purchased.
I did not find any on e bay that were reasonably priced.
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Post by lasthobbypromise on Aug 13, 2021 11:31:34 GMT -7
This will be a documentation thread of sorts. I finally took the plunge and ordered 2 - 30v/10a variable power supplies off ebay. They have fine & coarse adjustment, the vendor is in the US and I also purchased a "Square Trade" warranty on each of them. I have never done the Square Trade thing before and am hoping I won't have to document anything on that  . The vendor I picked had a reasonable price plus over 12 positive feed backs on the exact same item in the past year. I am supposed to receive them by or before May 13th, so will update this thread at that time. The price wasn't the lowest but definitely on the low end. The total price including "Square Trade" and state sales tax was $129.19 for the two of them. This is a picture of what I ordered, from the vendors ebay ad. I will share the vendor with y'all once I receive them.
Looking to purchase a DC power supply like this, sooooo wondering how after a couple of years is it working? Is 30v/10A the magic numbers? I am running an AW drag strip, scale 1/8 mile (it's all the room I had). Is there a wiring diagram (not complicated) to hook up to track/controllers? Looking at this one from Wal-Mart www.walmart.com/ip/Yescom-110V-AC-30V-10A-DC-Power-Supply-Precision-Variable-Digital-Adjustable-w-Clip-Cable/139461761?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=1913Thanks, Steve |
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Post by crazynski on Aug 13, 2021 13:47:45 GMT -7
Hi Steve,
Wow, that looks amazing! Price is excellent, and Walmart is well known to stand by what they sell.
I should consider buying one myself. My track needs an upgrade.
Ken
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2021 13:48:46 GMT -7
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Post by lasthobbypromise on Aug 13, 2021 14:33:46 GMT -7
I did the same thing w/google and the ones that were less were only 5A. |
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Post by skillet on Aug 13, 2021 17:28:22 GMT -7
That's the one I got. Had it hooked to a 4 lane road course with no problem. Been using it for a few years. $60 including shipping is a fair price. Mine was a little cheaper but I hunted ebay a while before before it came up. Hobby shops are getting $100+ for the same one
Steve can you solder or are you going to use the terminal track ? I prefer soldering wire to the underside of the track.
Do you want the controllers hooked up with an over ride toggle switch to power both lanes at the same time?
If using controllers do you want the break wire hook up?
I mainly just use one power supply. Appears to be just fine to me. When you get into 2 power supplies you have to add relays to work the toggle switch. I would suggest just using one at first then if you feel the need its easier to add another later.
If you let me know wich way your going ill draw you up a diagram to try and make it easier for you.
Sam/Skillet
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2021 20:38:45 GMT -7
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Post by crazynski on Aug 13, 2021 21:30:03 GMT -7
Newbie question...
Won't a proper rated double pole/double throw switch isolate the two power supplies, and eliminate the need for an extra relay?
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Post by lasthobbypromise on Aug 14, 2021 5:23:42 GMT -7
Thanks!!!! Don't know how I missed the one w/the fine and course adjustment. That was the one I was looking for. |
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Post by lasthobbypromise on Aug 14, 2021 9:02:14 GMT -7
That's the one I got. Had it hooked to a 4 lane road course with no problem. Been using it for a few years. $60 including shipping is a fair price. Mine was a little cheaper but I hunted ebay a while before before it came up. Hobby shops are getting $100+ for the same one Steve can you solder or are you going to use the terminal track ? I prefer soldering wire to the underside of the track. Do you want the controllers hooked up with an over ride toggle switch to power both lanes at the same time? If using controllers do you want the break wire hook up? I mainly just use one power supply. Appears to be just fine to me. When you get into 2 power supplies you have to add relays to work the toggle switch. I would suggest just using one at first then if you feel the need its easier to add another later. If you let me know wich way your going ill draw you up a diagram to try and make it easier for you. Sam/Skillet Sam, as a preface i am a total newbie to all this. 1. I can solder, but I like the idea of using the terminal track. 2. That sounds amazing if it's not to hard to set up 3. Yes on controllers, have no idea what "break wire hook up" even means.  Ordered the one power supply. Will be here 8/19 Thanks! Steve |
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Post by skillet on Aug 14, 2021 9:59:18 GMT -7
I'll draw a diagram later tonight for you. The easiest way to get started with the terminal track, you can cut your power pack off and use the wire straight to your power supply. One wire to negative one to positive and your ready to go.
Brake wire would depend on controllers. If they have a Brake wire. Controllers with 3 wires. Brakes is what starts making things confusing for alot of people.
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Post by AJR on Aug 14, 2021 11:22:34 GMT -7
There is a diagram on Page 1 of this thread that shows one way of doing it. My power supplies are bigger in size but are basically the same unit and they have worked flawlessly since 2013. They are also in my garage which is unconditioned. Very durable units for the most part. They are probably all made at the same factory and everybody just puts their name on it. Mine are identical but have different names on them. I would not get anything less than 30v/10a and I recommend biting the bullet and putting a power supply on each lane. It just solves several problems doing that. I am looking to upgrade to 20a supplies after this season. Anyway.......my two cents for what it's worth.
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Post by lasthobbypromise on Aug 14, 2021 14:39:03 GMT -7
I'll draw a diagram later tonight for you. The easiest way to get started with the terminal track, you can cut your power pack off and use the wire straight to your power supply. One wire to negative one to positive and your ready to go. Brake wire would depend on controllers. If they have a Brake wire. Controllers with 3 wires. Brakes is what starts making things confusing for alot of people. Looks like everything is 2 wire. ![]() Attachments:
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Post by lasthobbypromise on Aug 14, 2021 14:45:50 GMT -7
There is a diagram on Page 1 of this thread that shows one way of doing it. My power supplies are bigger in size but are basically the same unit and they have worked flawlessly since 2013. They are also in my garage which is unconditioned. Very durable units for the most part. They are probably all made at the same factory and everybody just puts their name on it. Mine are identical but have different names on them. I would not get anything less than 30v/10a and I recommend biting the bullet and putting a power supply on each lane. It just solves several problems doing that. I am looking to upgrade to 20a supplies after this season. Anyway.......my two cents for what it's worth. Saw that diagram when I first jumped on this thread. I am sure for most it is easy to understand, but my brain isn't wired that way.  I had a couple of thingytails and I realized it didn't help. |
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. The vendor I picked had a reasonable price plus over 12 positive feed backs on the exact same item in the past year. I am supposed to receive them by or before May 13th, so will update this thread at that time. The price wasn't the lowest but definitely on the low end. The total price including "Square Trade" and state sales tax was $129.19 for the two of them.
I had a couple of thingytails and I realized it didn't help.