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[timtulip]

Hi folks,

sorry for being a total newbie, but i've only just got back in to the scaleys.

I've started with a very basic Sport track (already building on it), but have noticed that the power supply seems to fade a bit with real heavy use with 2 cars running. The sport power base has 2 power inputs. Does it really make a difference buying a standard power pack and using the available input (i have one lined up for very cheap)? Or should i go a totally different aftermarket 3rd party power pack (not really inclined to do so as i'm not going that crazy yet!)?

any help is appreciated!

[Nulla]

G'day Timtulip

If you need to replace your power supply then don't waste your time with another power pack. Just bit the bullet and buy a variable voltage power supply. You can then change the voltage to suit which ever car you want to race.

Something like this one from Dick Smith would do. It is 0-30 volts with up to 2.5 amps and digital meters. I use the same power supply for my 18 metre long scaley sport rally track and it has been working fine for over 5 years.

http://www.dse.com.au/cgi-bin/dse.storefro...duct/View/Q1770

Regards

Mat

[dangermouse]

Armchair also have a special on a variable power supply - spotted it today 15amp 3-24v vairable and only $99 - good value buy.
http://www.armchairr...power/power.htm
DM

Edited by dangermouse, 04 April 2010 - 09:36 PM.

[timtulip]

Nice work!

cheers guys