First project like this and had no idea resistors didn't matter. I just looked at a picture of it on the web site and thought that's how they needed to go. Wasn't trying to fry it. But I know now, and thats the great thing about experimenting.
I am not sure I understand why build something that won't handle 100% duty cycle for the for the fuses it uses? If you buy a Powerwerx PD-8 you get 7 pairs to use and it will handle 45 amps at 100% duty cycle for not a lot more than this kit plus the case. I don't need extra fuses inline with the fuses already in the power cords.
The instructions say that a load has to be connected for the blown fuse light to work; it needs a return path. The dead fuse makes no difference in or out.
You mentioned that you had to turn the resistor around. Why is that? What makes a resistor not reversible?
You can PROBABLY strip some #14 or #16 AWG stranded and solder to the traces that overheat. I say "PROBABLY" because I have not held the circuit board in my grubby little hands. Naturally, more thickness may be needed in the housing box. I do this all the time with 20A, 25A, and 35A power supplies of famous brand names that use only the printed circuit copper to go from the capacitor to the regulating/switching transistors. I mean, what self respecting electron isn't going to take the shortest route instead of fanning out throughout the width of the copper? P.S. Huntsville metro is a cool place for ham radio and technology in general: hamfest.org
This thread makes me wonder: is it possible to become a licensed HAM in the USA without ANY basic knowledge of electronics? I mean, if you don't know that a resistor does not have a polarity, you'd certainly fail for a Novice exam here in the Netherlands.
I don't think I have ever seen anything on the front page top spot for so long. You are going to be Icon level if it stays there over the weekend.
