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Joshua Bardwell
http://www.fpvknowitall.com
Finding the right parts is hard.
I’ve found the stuff that works.
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What’s a Load Bank?
• Definition:
• Develops an electrical load (most
commonly resistive)
• Applies the load to a power source
• Converts or dissipates the power
output (typically to heat)
• Uses:
• Generator test and run-in
• Braking of electrical motors
• Discharging Batteries!
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𝑉
𝐼= 𝑃=
𝑅 𝑅
The current (amps) flowing through a The power (watts) dissipated by a resistor
resistor is equal to the potential (volts) is equal to the potential (volts) across the
applied across the resistor, divided by the resistor, squared, divided by the resistance
resistance (ohms) of the resistor. (ohms) of the resistor.
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𝐼= 𝑅=
𝑅 𝐼
V=𝐼∗𝑅
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Examples
• How much current will flow through • How much resistance is needed to
a 0.5 ohm resistor when it is wired get 60 amps of current out of a 4S
across the terminals of a 4S battery? LiPo for test purposes?
• I = 16.8 volts / 0.5 ohm • R = 16.8 volts / 60 amps
• I = 33.6 amps • R = 0.28 ohms
This type of resistor is typically rated This type of resistor is also rated from
from 100 to 200 watts. It needs to be 100 to 200 watts. It is designed to
mounted to a heat sink and have good work without a heat sink. It still
air flow to achieve its full power benefits from good air flow. It usually
rating. It usually costs around $10. But costs closer to $40.
you also have to buy the heat sink.
Joshua Bardwell – www.fpvknowitall.com
Alternative Load: Halogen Bulbs!