Quote:
Originally Posted by Occulta
Dave
I assume that the circuitry is PWM'd as they state they are for dimming LED's so shouldn't cause any problems with heaters?
|
Yeah, I think so... I first found out about these controllers reading through the DIY archives where others had used them successfully to control heaters.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Regulus
I know about this problem with Lithium Polymer batteries and that they shouldn't be left charging unattended but is this also true of the standard Lithium Ion??
|
Most of the high profile cases I've heard of in the past 10 years have been with Li-ion batteries (LiPo being a more recent invention). It's not only just a recharging issue; they can spontaneously short circuit too.
Omaroo recently had a close call:
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...d.php?t=107376
Quote:
Originally Posted by philiphart
I've ordered a controller today like the one shown and will find out how well it works!
|
I'm still waiting on mine to arrive... surface shipping from China takes a while! I notice that another seller now has them listed for AU $3.68 each, shipped
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Brightnes...p/400476463622