Westside R/C Flyers

Before we get started with the modifications, I need to warn you that when the cover is off these power supplies have many exposed high-voltage components ready to” ZAP” you if touched. Be sure to put the cover back on the unit before plugging it into the A/C power source. PC power supplies also hav...

Find a PC power supply, in the photo below you'll see that I had two different models to select from for this project. Here are the power supply 12V specifications. Left Power Supply: 350Watt 12V output rated at 15amps, According to the name plate. I chose this one for the project! Right Power Suppl...

POWER SUPPLY Convert a PC Power Supply for Use with an R/C Battery Charger I'm sure you have seen, heard or read about others modifying an old PC power supply into something that would be beneficial on your R/C workbench. This is the third one I have converted and decided to share the process by a s...

Westside R/C Flyers Typically have several R/C float flys each year depending on the local weather conditions. While several enjoy these events they are usually scheduled with very little notice. Since we like to have nice temperatures and mild winds a 48 hour notice is very typical, please watch th...

The down side to NiCd cells and packs is that they contain cadmium which is not environmentally friendly. For that reason, the NiCd battery industry formed the RBRC (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation) to help people dispose of their NiCd cells and packs properly. This link lists disposal si...