Questions about smart strings.

[D56VillageNut]

For what it's worth on DC/DC connverters check out TRC.
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Not sure about a distributor in your area but I'd find model number that would meet your needs and then shop around and even hit eBay.  Just a point to start getting some info.

Alan T

[chrisatpsu]

are you gonna have room to fit all this stuff?   

[sittinguphigh]

I think I can.
But there is a problem I keep seeing in the power supplies.

To get the correct amount of amps lets say at the most 12 amps but could go as low as 7 amps.
I would need to many volts. You lose power.

[rm357]

Two batteries in series does not reduce the current required per battery unless you are using a dc-dc converter - wich will not be 100% efficient.

If you could tie into a vehicle with a charging system, you could build a relatively simple high current 12v regulator.

RM

[smartcontrols]

Hi Mort,

In my PM where I first suggested you might need a DC/DC regulator for your project this is along the lines of what I had in mind.

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I am not suggesting this exact one as I have not gone over your exact requirements. If you search around I am sure you can find a better price and fit for you, but just to get you on the same track I was.

There are also direct ATX power supplies that use a 12vdc input but they seem to be a little pricey and I am not sure you need that much power or have room for them.

-Jeff

[sittinguphigh]

Thanks Jeff.

That would work the best if I can find one that gives me 12 amps continuous current output.
I know it will be less then 12 amps but I would hate to come short.

[travailen]

Many large trucks have a 24V system but, most vehicle electronics are made for 12v. So, there are lots of inexpensive 24v to 12v converters around.

I found this one on Ebay.  It is rated at 360W continuous, 720w peak. Not necessarily a recommendation, just a thought.

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Rick S

[sittinguphigh]

That looks good. I would get 30 amps. But it doesn't tell you how many amp battery you need to use. I'm limited to about 6 inch square battery. It looks like you loose amps in convertion.

There must be equation to follow or a on line convertor. I will look around?

[rm357]

What are you plnning to do with this. It almost sounds like you want to walk a parade...

[sittinguphigh]

I'm putting it on my horse. The picture is not my horse but it gives you a idea what I'm trying to do. I will have a second cinch on the rear of the saddle. I will have saddle bags and a cantle bag on the rear of the saddle. I did it last year with a indoor mr christmas controller. I have it set up for this year with 8 channels using a express. But I wanted to be able to change the color at least once and maybe have a wave or chase.
So people were saying use the smart string. I'm still working on trying to come up with a recorder/player. It will really be hard to use a lab top even a 10.1 lap top. I need something I can turn off and on with out little effort.

[smartcontrols]

Hi Mort,

You may want to take a look at this one. Looks like it will do about 12 amps continuous and is still small. It also has the ATX outputs for you to connect to the hub.

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-Jeff

[sittinguphigh]

I called the company and yes they said it would work. Using 300 nods the amps if all the light were on all the time would be 9.0 amps. I may go as low as 5 amps.