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Eagle
#1 Posted : 22 November 2014 15:14:03

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I notice the production model does not have working driving lights- and on the Youtube video build the modeler added them, but with a separate power supply. I don't have any experience in this area, but could'nt you just splice into the headlight wires for a power source when adding these?
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Eagle wrote:
I notice the production model does not have working driving lights- and on the Youtube video build the modeler added them, but with a separate power supply. I don't have any experience in this area, but could'nt you just splice into the headlight wires for a power source when adding these?


HI Eagle, BigGrin

The problem , as I see it, without knowing the electronic values of the relevant components involved is as follows:

You can splice into the other power supply but two possible outcomes spring to mind.

1) There won`t be enough power output to run all the lights, resulting in dim lights.

2) the combination of lights could draw too much power and burn out components and/or (dependant on parts) actually cause a fire.

In conclusion, if you know the value of the components and know how to calculate the power required to run them safely then no problem, but if you don`t, play it safe and use a separate supply or leave the kit as it is and be safe.

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