Just makn' sure my layout's correct

TitaniumHamster · Post by **TitaniumHamster** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 3:03 pm

Sorry if my layout is ugly, fugly, or something along those lines. This is my 2nd layout for the power configuration for the n64. ignore just about everything after the switch though, I figured out the resisitor details.
I just want to be able to power my N64 while using it.

Post by **Skyone** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 3:13 pm

Wow. I have no clue what's going on in that image. Remake it, please.

TitaniumHamster · Post by **TitaniumHamster** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 3:18 pm

this better?

daguuy · Post by **daguuy** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 4:27 pm

you don't need diodes on ground

TitaniumHamster · Post by **TitaniumHamster** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 4:31 pm

Well, I was studing the layout and I realized that what I have now will NOT charge the batteries and run the machine at the same time. Anybody know how I can do this? (I think there is a similar topic going on in Technical Questions, but they don't seem to be getting anywhere... or at least anywhere I can understand.)

timmeh87 · Post by **timmeh87** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 4:45 pm

which direction are those diodes?

TitaniumHamster · Post by **TitaniumHamster** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 4:48 pm

timmeh87 wrote:which direction are those diodes?

My Layout is based off of Xfactor's design and the diodes would match up with his layout.

wait, wait wait. If I got rid of the diodes on the ground lines, would the batteries charge? While the System is on?

TitaniumHamster · Post by **TitaniumHamster** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 5:15 pm

would this work? Would this charge the batteries and power the n64 while on? all at the same time?

TitaniumHamster · Post by **TitaniumHamster** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 5:16 pm

anotherperson wrote:No, since there's a diode on the battery pack. The thing is, charging while playing is not really a good idea (imho) unless you are using some smart circuitry (eg. a dvd player battery designed to charge and run at the same time with built in circuit)

I forgot, was it you who said you were using a smart charger or something? Interference from the N64 is likely to get that all confused.

No, that's XFactor. (see my post above)

But, If I used this layout (minus the diode on the charger line) could I at least charge the batteries while the 64 is off? Would'nt I need a diode on the charger line so that the batteries arnt sending energy up the + line to the charger?

EDIT

Ok, becuse of this thread,
http://benheck.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=12571
I know I should'nt charge batteries in parrel. I'm going to just charge them in series and and then lower the charge with a resistor. Damn. 18v to 9v all over again...

New layout coming soon.

XFactor · Post by **XFactor** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 7:40 pm

TitaniumHamster, my diagram is wrong. There should be no diodes on ground. The easiest way (which i am going to use) is to get a DTPT switch and wire it per daguuy's diagram. That way, you can interchange between your battery system and the charger. HOWEVER, note this: it would be a effing mistake to try and switch from one power system to another while the system is on. Even with inductors, it could potentially cause a surge and fry your chips and/or blow your DC-DC cap depending on a variety of variables.

TitaniumHamster · Post by **TitaniumHamster** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 8:51 pm

Yeah, at this point, I'm seriously considering just buying a DVD player battery...

It would make everything so easy... sigh...