Difference between Opus BT-C3400 & BT-C3100 v2.1?

[teacher]

Got it……. :+1:

[wolfdog1226]

Off Topic!

The mail use to come b/w 1 and 2pm,now after about 3 or 4 mailman changes over the years, It comes b/w 3 and 5! A Flashaholics nightmare! :person_facepalming:

I wanted to get this test done b/4 8 pm when I go on my nightly hike w/ Capo. Does not look like that will happen as it takes about 4 hours,it will take 1 hour just to top the batteries off!

[wolfdog1226]

ok,everything is in order!! Came 10 minutes ago,batteries charged in 2 minutes and went into discharge mode,It should be done ~ 7:45!

I will give a report when it’s done! I really hope this is the solution!

I bought 2 Power supplies in case one did not work!!!,the first one did not leave Calif. yet and I ordered that 12 hours before this one that came from Portland, Oregon!

[chops728]

@wolfdog1226

ok,everything is in order!! Came 10 minutes ago,batteries charged in 2 minutes and went into discharge mode,It should be done ~ 7:45!

I will give a report when it’s done! I really hope this is the solution!

I bought 2 Power supplies in case one did not work!!!,the first one did not leave Calif. yet and I ordered that 12 hours before this one that came from Portland, Oregon!

Arrival from California is a whole different deal—sometimes twice as long to get to the Swamps

[wolfdog1226]

@chops728

@wolfdog1226

ok,everything is in order!! Came 10 minutes ago,batteries charged in 2 minutes and went into discharge mode,It should be done ~ 7:45!

I will give a report when it’s done! I really hope this is the solution!

I bought 2 Power supplies in case one did not work!!!,the first one did not leave Calif. yet and I ordered that 12 hours before this one that came from Portland, Oregon!

Arrival from California is a whole different deal—sometimes twice as long to get to the Swamps

Plus they are shipping it FedX and they do not deliver Monday. A label has been created,that is it.

Illumn must be an exception……but then again they ship it First Class US Mail not FedX.

[wolfdog1226]

For ALL my fans that may be waiting! lol!

I had a brain fart and had to start the test over! :person_facepalming:

The results will be posted before the night is over. ~ 10/10:30.

[wolfdog1226]

First test was a SUCCESS! :+1:

Transition from discharge to charge was smooth and NO reset!

I am going to do a few more 4 X 18650 3400mAh tests @1Amp for complete verification, satisfaction and enjoyment!!!

[teacher]

:+1: … So far… so good!!

[chops728]

@wolfdog1226

First test was a SUCCESS! :+1:

Transition from discharge to charge was smooth and NO reset!

I am going to do a few more 4 X 18650 3400mAh tests @1Amp for complete verification, satisfaction and enjoyment!!!

Aww come on now —You know you want to use your old chargers
PS— if you dont have any extra fans for the Opus—get some—I buy them by the half dozen

[wolfdog1226]

@chops728

@wolfdog1226

First test was a SUCCESS! :+1:

Transition from discharge to charge was smooth and NO reset!

I am going to do a few more 4 X 18650 3400mAh tests @1Amp for complete verification, satisfaction and enjoyment!!!

Aww come on now —You know you want to use your old chargers
PS— if you dont have any extra fans for the Opus—get some—I buy them by the half dozen

Do the fans wear out quickly? Where did you get them?

I saw a video a month or so of a guy replacing one,looks kind of easy, even for a guy like me!

EDIT: I should have researched b/4 I ask questions!! I will guess you get them at Fasttech! ~$2/each.

[chops728]

I think I found them at Bangood—Nothing to changing them at all—lately I prop up the fan end on something to give better air flow from underneath

[wolfdog1226]

@gauss163

@wolfdog1226

First test was a SUCCESS! :+1:

Great. That confirms my initial hunch - that it was due to a power supply overload (also surmised by HKJ in a later post).

Which SMPS fixed it? Based on your mention of Oregon, it looks like it may be the Supernight in the eBay auction I linked. If that seems to work well then it might be helpful to post a photo of the label, to help others locate it.

Yes,the Supernight is doing a Super job,test #3 to start in an hour or 2!

I can get a picture after test #2 is complete.

[wolfdog1226]

Here is the link to purchase:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUPERNIGHT-AC-to-DC-12V-5A-Switching-Power-Supply-Adapter-Fr-5050-RGB-LED-Strip-/391744433490?nma=true&si=l0EvCTzY8bnguRAqszaDl%252BYSA1A%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&\_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Here is the Power supply per Dr. Gausse’s request.So far so good, Test #3 started,verdict will be in tonight! :sunglasses:

[teacher]

@wolfdog1226

Here is the link to purchase:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUPERNIGHT-AC-to-DC-12V-5A-Switching-Power-Supply-Adapter-Fr-5050-RGB-LED-Strip-/391744433490?nma=true&si=l0EvCTzY8bnguRAqszaDl%252BYSA1A%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&\_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Here is the Power supply per Dr. Gausse’s request.So far so good, Test #3 started,verdict will be in tonight! :sunglasses:

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I can’t seem to find the ‘BUY IT NOW’ button to click on………… :person_facepalming: … Help………

EDIT to ask: ……. Wolfdog, is this the Ebay seller you got yours from?? katewu20152011

[teacher]

@gauss163

@teacher

I can’t seem to find the ‘BUY IT NOW’ button to click on…………

That was an auction (click on “see other items” to fnd it auctioned again at the same price).

However, I’d recommend waiting till we get more feedback. You never know what the quality will be with these bargain-basement SMPS.

OK, thanks for that info. That may be a good idea too about waiting a bit. :+1:

[wolfdog1226]

I ordered Two different Power Supplies just in case for back up. One Friday night,that will not be here until Saturday!Of course the Supernight which arrived in 2 days!

Durability and longevity is yet to be determined,so far so good on day #2! I expect my Third test result to follow suit. That should be done by early evening b/4 CAPO and I go on our hike.

There is another way to look at getting one NOW. If your doing a lot of capacity tests the worst that can happen is you lose $6.99 if it fails! On the other hand you can let Wolfdog be the Guinea Pig and see how durable and reliable it is. Then again, I may only run One or Two more CHARGE/TESTS in the next few months!

Confused?! YOU MAKE THE CALL! :person_facepalming:

[teacher]

@wolfdog1226

I ordered Two different Power Supplies just in case for back up. One Friday night,that will not be here until Saturday!Of course the Supernight which arrived in 2 days!

Durability and longevity is yet to be determined,so far so good on day #2! I expect my Third test result to follow suit. That should be done by early evening b/4 CAPO and I go on our hike.

There is another way to look at getting one NOW. If your doing a lot of capacity tests the worst that can happen is you lose $6.99 if it fails! On the other hand you can let Wolfdog be the Guinea Pig and see how durable and reliable it is. Then again, I may only run One or Two more CHARGE/TESTS in the next few months!

Confused?! YOU MAKE THE CALL! :person_facepalming:

Yep Woldog, so far you have been a good “Guinea Pig” with some good results. … :+1:
I am glad this appears to have been the problem. Kudos to you & your testing.

But me confused? Not sure what you are getting at…. but never in your wildest dreams am I confused about this.

And be most assured…… I will make the call when I get ready. Whether that be in 5 minutes or 5 years. It is not a though this is life or death ya’ know…….

[wolfdog1226]

@gauss163

Below are some better choices on eBay for a more powerful SMPS for the BT-C3100. They are probably all much better quality than the SuperNight. I can’t be sure that they are all 5.5x2.1mm barrel (they may be 2.5) but they should still fit (at worst you’d need to buy a cheap adapter or DIY convert). There are multiple quantities for all so there’s no rush (best to wait till we are 100% sure this solves the problem).

$8 12V/5A Asian Power Devices APD DA-60L12

$9 12V/4.16A HIPRO HP-A0502R3D 50W (not 60W) but should be enough.

$10.29/BO 12V/5A Channel Well PAA060F

ALL Three of those are Used.

[wolfdog1226]

@gauss163

@wolfdog1226

ALL Three of those are Used.

Generally, in this case, a used high-quality SMPS is far better than a new low-quality one.

OK,It is your fault for recommending to me the LOW quality one!!

I am not worried about it. I have a spare if it fails and can always get a better one if they both fail.

[teacher]

It’s all good Wolfdog…. even if it does fail, you “took one for the team”. … :+1:

I’ll be the first to contribute to the “Reimburse Wolfdog Fund”…….
……………hopefully that will go better than the “Send ’teacher’ to China Campaign” has gone.