Is there a cheap way to convert 12vdc to 36vdc with 30amp input current?

ronv

Joined Nov 12, 2008
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Heart ache as in disappointment or losing my house to an electrical induced inferno? I have read the article. The LT3790 looks perfect for my requirements. I will be sure to investigate how simple it would be to make my own boost converter with it.
Have a look around your house. I bet you have many plugs with only 2 prongs.:)
 

ronv

Joined Nov 12, 2008
3,770
Ha, Im missing something. I dont understand!
Not my best picture. :rolleyes:
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You need to cut the trace on the PCB that hooks AC or frame ground to the minus output of each supply. This trace is usually found on one of the mounting posts that mounts the PCB to the frame of the supply.
Add a diode to each supply rated at the same current as the supply. This is to protect the supplies from an output short.
This method is often used by the RC guys to make higher voltage fast chargers.
 
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