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Post by lasthobbypromise on Sept 1, 2021 18:13:50 GMT -7
If you don't have extra controller ends pm me your address and I'll just wire up a switch for you with ends to plug in on it ready to go. I could put 3 or 4' of wire so its controller length. Then you have the option of using your controllers or the switch. Let me know Sam/Skillet Well it looks like the post office did its normal job and lost the package. But I appreciate you trying. |
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Post by skillet on Sept 2, 2021 20:01:34 GMT -7
Nope that one's on me Steve. Been crazy around here. Box is heading to you in the morning.
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Post by lasthobbypromise on Sept 3, 2021 18:49:09 GMT -7
Nope that one's on me Steve. Been crazy around here. Box is heading to you in the morning. No worries, covid crazy making everybody nuts!  |
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Post by skillet on Sept 4, 2021 12:41:10 GMT -7
Their on the way. Dropped them off this morning
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Post by lasthobbypromise on Sept 7, 2021 18:21:00 GMT -7
Their on the way. Dropped them off this morning Got it! Nice work!! And thank you for the extra goodies!! Is it a Chevy? or Ford? Was never any good w/older cars. Those tires are super cool. Thanks again, I owe you big! |
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Post by skillet on Sept 8, 2021 1:40:11 GMT -7
It's all good, you don't owe me. I believe I sent a chevy to you. Enjoy
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Post by nosubfor3 on Jun 23, 2024 5:57:53 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 So I have this exact Power supply wired to both lanes of my Maxx Traxx drag strip. Using a volt meter both lanes show the set voltage. I use simple plunger type controllers. The issue is one lane is slower than the other. Any one else have that issue? |
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Post by wbj on Jun 23, 2024 16:57:46 GMT -7
The first thing I would look at is the controllers. Just flip them. Chances are that's your problem. If not there are several other things you can look at.
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Post by Steve-E-D on Jun 23, 2024 17:49:59 GMT -7
How much slower are you seeing? 10ths? 100ths?
Every electrical connection in the circuit for each lane is a source of resistance - solder joints, terminal blocks, etc. Make sure everything is clean and tight.
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Post by swiftkart on Jun 25, 2024 11:45:05 GMT -7
One power supply will not power 2 drag cars fast, whichever car gets the hit first normally takes the majority of voltage/amps and the leftovers aren't enough for the other, you need 2 power supplies to get the best performance out of each lane. I would have gone with a minimum of (2) 30V/20A power supplies, 10 amps will not run lower ohm cars fast at all if you ever plan on running anything in the 1.5ohm or lower range, you also need a minimum of 2 power taps spaced out 8' to 10' per lane depending on how long your track is or 5' to 7' if running 3.
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Post by nosubfor3 on Jun 29, 2024 5:25:09 GMT -7
How much slower are you seeing? 10ths? 100ths? Every electrical connection in the circuit for each lane is a source of resistance - solder joints, terminal blocks, etc. Make sure everything is clean and tight. 1-5 Tenths slower. There are a couple of connecters in the one controller line. I did flip the controller's with no difference. |
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Post by dave632 on Jul 10, 2024 17:45:13 GMT -7
How much slower are you seeing? 10ths? 100ths? Every electrical connection in the circuit for each lane is a source of resistance - solder joints, terminal blocks, etc. Make sure everything is clean and tight. 1-5 Tenths slower. There are a couple of connecters in the one controller line. I did flip the controller's with no difference. 1-5 tenths slower is a major difference. Do some resistance checks from the track to the power supply. |
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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.
