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by goatboynsac
Thu Jan 19, 2006 12:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help with building a 24 volt to 12 volt 1amp converter
Replies: 17
Views: 6271

Re: Help with building a 24 volt to 12 volt 1amp converter

I appreciate your input Chris, but why would i want to spend the extra money on other batterys that i will need to change in time. I like philba's approach though. I went online and am going to test out one of the dc to dc units they have. However, i would love to be about to make my own dc to dc co...
by goatboynsac
Tue Jan 17, 2006 12:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help with building a 24 volt to 12 volt 1amp converter
Replies: 17
Views: 6271

Re: Help with building a 24 volt to 12 volt 1amp converter

That is correct, I have a line of trucks that i need to develope a converter to convert the trucks 24 volt supply to power my 12 volt 700ma electronics. And I have to pull it from the ignition system, so pulling power off of one battery is not an option.
by goatboynsac
Tue Jan 17, 2006 10:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help with building a 24 volt to 12 volt 1amp converter
Replies: 17
Views: 6271

Help with building a 24 volt to 12 volt 1amp converter

I have looked all over the net but can seem to find a good enough converter. Im looking for a circuit to pull 12 volt 1a through a 24 volt truck ignition system. And it has to be the ignition system. Preferably a circuit that wont get too hot and wont need a large expesive heat sink. Cost is very im...