Epic Charging set-up's!

Discussion in 'Charging Stations / Batteries / LiPos / Etc' started by Radar, Mar 14, 2014.

By Radar on Mar 14, 2014 at 9:39 PM
  1. Radar

    Radar Moderator Staff Member

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    Well I thought as our hobby is more in demand for bigger chargers. More and more people are building there own charging stations. So I thought I would be the first to post one up. Here is mine I built a little time ago. Main aim I had in mind was to minimise wires to keep it tidy.

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Discussion in 'Charging Stations / Batteries / LiPos / Etc' started by Radar, Mar 14, 2014.

    1. HeliGods

      HeliGods Mark - Administrator Staff Member

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      Nice SetupRader... :D
       
    2. Nate Gaze

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      I'm wondering...

      Would it be better to have a super nice purpose build sexified case, with a fair bit of wasted space, or would it be better to use the case as a storage case, have your psu and charger in there, but also have tools, starter, laptop, and other stuff???

      Sent from my Samsung S4 :)
       
    3. MadBird

      MadBird Well-Known Member

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      At 1am on a Saturday night/Sunday morning you're wondering about charger setups. Shouldn't you be out partying and trying to pick up some strange??

      PS. Don't mind what I'm doing up at this time of the day looking at...... cough, cough, 'heli fourms'..... ;)
       
    4. MadBird

      MadBird Well-Known Member

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      Seriously though, if you try and jam too much gear into one case without properly securing everything you might find that things get damaged. You don't need an uber big case for a charger setup, just enough to get the job done. I have a charging box which also holds a few batteries, a TX case and tool box.

      I did see a large case at Jaycar the other day that had wheels and a retractable handle built in, but for the reasons I've mentioned above I passed on purchasing it. It is cool though. ABS Instrument Rolling Case
       
    5. Nate Gaze

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      Maybe I was at a party getting some strange ;)

      Sent from my Samsung S4 :)
       
    6. MadBird

      MadBird Well-Known Member

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      I hope you were Nate. Good boy!!


      Sent from my Electronic Appendage!!
       
    7. William

      William Active Member

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      Mine is really basic, I have a couple of big batteries in the back of my red neck Cadillac too...

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    8. William

      William Active Member

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      Here is my rolling charge station 20140530_103744.jpg
       
    9. mr_squiggle

      mr_squiggle Well-Known Member

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      Here's the one I just sold. Building a better one.
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      Citizen #186
       
    10. mr_squiggle

      mr_squiggle Well-Known Member

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      You can achieve both, but it gets cramped, gets mighty heavy & you have to be careful of airflow & cooling. The cooling is the critical part & the reason why most setups are power supply & chargers only.


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    11. simon

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      Really nice setup @Radar I like the USB chargers and the light at the top for night stuff, very cool. Nice perspex too. I'm about to embark on building one myself. If it comes out 1/2 as good as yours I'd be pleased with myself. Cheers
      Simon
       
    12. Radar

      Radar Moderator Staff Member

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      Thanks @simon if you need to know anything about it just PM me.
       
    13. smakmeharder

      smakmeharder Administrator

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      Some of the charging cases on here are works of art. I normally just use my case as a carry box and put everything on the bench which is ok if you have a good bench but not so good if the benches are wet.
       
    14. mr_squiggle

      mr_squiggle Well-Known Member

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      Yep, you're right. Bloody Radar built a cracker didn't he. There's been quite a few very flash cases on other forums, but they're all starting to look the same.
      I'm building something different with some new ideas incorporated. Stay tuned dudelets.....
      Must beat Radar, must beat Radar, must beat Radar...


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    15. Radar

      Radar Moderator Staff Member

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      Lol! Thanks @mr_squiggle
       
    16. The Dude

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      @smakmeharder has one of the best setup's i have ever seen, I'm sure he will post his up for you :)
       
    17. mr_squiggle

      mr_squiggle Well-Known Member

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      Ok smackers you've been outed, where's the photos!


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    18. ratso

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      I was inspired by Radar's charging setup and when I scored some old server PSU from work I thought I'd have a go. I'm going to cover the top with black Perspex and add some cooling fans...one day...maybe. image.jpg
       
    19. Fredo

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      Got it of Quikazz Caged Threat .2000w Caged threat.jpg Plug and play
       

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