Need new converter: 14.4v or 14.8v?
I need to replace my Iota converter and have been considering the Progressive Dynamics 9245 converter. I have noted there are 2 models: one that goes to 14.4 v in boost and another that goes to 14.8v...
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KJINTF wrote:
Iota converters fail just as much as all the others
Last count I have 15 or 20 of them here for spare parts
Typical failure are the CAPs again just like all the other brands
A GOOD quality *ESR* (Not the standard capacitor tester) meter and 15 to 20 minutes plus <$5.00 in parts and you should be good to go again
The DLS Series has the dual Voltage jack which can be used to get the extra when needed voltage
Ken,
You were the gentleman I was referring to in a previous post on this thread. Excuse a bad memory.
Do you find the output of less than 12 V to be indicative of a bad component?
IME, since these converters have a small component count, if an amature wanted to have at it, replacing all the caps wouldn't be that difficult. FWIW, I have a Hakko desoldering tool that eliminates stress but wick would do the job for a small board as discussed here.
