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Power supply

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by Jugle, Jun 26, 2014.

  1. Jugle

    Jugle New Member

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    I've bought a pair of the Motion Dynamics 200w 12v motors, having decided the pissy little Nissan wiper motors I had probably won't cut it. Already have a pair of jrk12v12s, so while I continue with mounting the hardware, I've been looking at power supplies.

    Particularly those here in Oz, has anyone used these? http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=MP3098
    A bit pricey but from what I have learned I'm going to need at least 16 amps.

    BTW this forum is great, helpful and friendly.

    Thanks, Glenn
    Jugle, Jun 26, 2014
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  2. bsft

    bsft

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    you are going to need a hell of a lot more than that for those motors.
    Either run a car battery in parallel or buy 2 x 40 amp each power supplies.
    I cannot find the link ATM for the power supplies I use.
    I remember 12v 480-500watt LED power supplies off ebay from China I think. I recall $120 for both. They run the big motors as I have the big motors.
    bsft, Jun 27, 2014
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  3. hyper1966

    hyper1966 Domenic

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    hyper1966, Jun 27, 2014
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  4. eaorobbie

    eaorobbie Well-Known Member SimTools Developer Gold Contributor

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    Yep my original winch setup ran one of these, nice filtered and protected supply, never shutdown or did anything weird for the 4 years I ran it and the fella who bought it off me still using it today.
    P.S I got mine on a 50% mid year sale. Went back to get a second one and they were all gone. Bummer so I only ever ran one.
    eaorobbie, Jun 27, 2014
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  6. Nick Moxley

    Nick Moxley Well-Known Member

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    +1 for Server power supplies, 1/10 the cost and do the exact same thing.
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    Nick Moxley, Jul 1, 2014
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