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Originally Posted by rogerkiu
Thanks for your help!
I found 3 power supply on eBay which are all listed by a same seller:
1. 12v/40A Power supply/ battery charger/Motorhome,caravan - eBay (item 350213801087 end time Jun-24-09 21:21:11 PDT)
This one was mentioned by a member here before.
2. DC 12v 3 Stage Battery charger,Volt meter,Caravan,4WD - eBay (item 350212098193 end time Jun-19-09 19:04:27 PDT)
and 3. 12v Power supply,Volt meter,Caravan,motorhome,4WD,boat - eBay (item 220435084741 end time Jun-24-09 21:21:10 PDT)
Would you please advise me on which one is better? Maybe the most expensive one is the best one, but I wonder how about the other two. Thanks for help! |
I bought the one in the first link from that dealer. He can customize the specs for the power supply mode for free - he made it 110V for use in the USA. I can't find the specs I used for the PS mode but I basically made it as similar to the Deutronic unit BMW uses. It's not adjustable like the Deutronic but it doesn't cost $2000 either.
I don't plan on coding/programming for several hours but for $260 I thought it was a worth it. I think for most of the stuff, us non-mechanics using the laptop GT1 are gonna use it for, you don't really need the charger/PS but it's a little insurance. If you're planning on doing anything and everything, maybe it's worht getting the Deutronic. If I was going that route I'd only get the Deutronic.
It's all in how much you're willing to risk. I went into this not knowing much and still don't. However, even with my limited experience so far, I feel comfortable enough that I PROBABLY won't kill my ECU or do something drastic with this laptop GT1. That's just how I feel. I think everyone knows they have to make their own choice at their own risk.
Others might not be so willing to risk their X5!
I'll look for the specs I used and post it.