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Other Equipment => Batteries => Topic started by: Andy Sayle on September 16, 2014, 11:21:27 AM

Title: 12v regulator - adjustable
Post by: Andy Sayle on September 16, 2014, 11:21:27 AM
Hi folks,

Can anyone recommend a BEC or regulator that can have its output adjusted around the 12v level (ideally in a fairly easy manner, eg adjustable screw)?  It needs to be able to cope with a couple of amps going through it, and be powered from a 4s lipo.

I was going to use a CCBEC (Castle Creations) but the output on this will only go up to 9v.  They do a pro version, but this a lot larger than I would like really!

Cheers
Andy
Title: Re: 12v regulator - adjustable
Post by: electrotor on September 16, 2014, 11:49:54 AM
Go to Ebay and search for "Boost Buck Converter".
Specs. to suit all tastes.
Title: Re: 12v regulator - adjustable
Post by: Rowgerwulff on September 25, 2014, 10:16:24 PM
This works ok:

http://www.dpcav.com/xcart/Adjustable-Voltage-Regulator-1-35V-SEPIC-Type.html (http://www.dpcav.com/xcart/Adjustable-Voltage-Regulator-1-35V-SEPIC-Type.html)
Title: Re: 12v regulator - adjustable
Post by: Rowgerwulff on September 25, 2014, 10:21:48 PM
Quote from: electrotor on September 16, 2014, 11:49:54 AM
Go to Ebay and search for "Boost Buck Converter".
Specs. to suit all tastes.

Looks same and cheaper - thanks never knew about these.
Title: Re: 12v regulator - adjustable
Post by: wgt40w on September 26, 2014, 01:53:15 PM
TIP:

After you have adjusted the screw to give the desired output voltage, put a bit of Blu tack, plasticine or even window putty on the screw - that way it cannot shake around and readjust itself.
Title: Re: 12v regulator - adjustable
Post by: iwan_canobi on September 26, 2014, 02:42:41 PM
Would these guys be able to handle the current draw of a brushless gimbal + VTx + Camera?

I have the banggood gimbal and a 600mW VTx + board cam but I just run it from the balance connector of my 4S battery, but only taking the first 3 cells. It works fine but I feel like I'm probably degrading the life of the battery by unevenly discharging it.

I always re-balance when charging but figure it probably isnt too good for the battery.
Title: Re: 12v regulator - adjustable
Post by: dogzilla on September 26, 2014, 03:26:17 PM
The standard ones will do 2a continuous or 3a if you put a heat-sink on.

Whether that will run your vtx, camera and gimble depends on the power consumption of your equipment.