A very short Gobi review.
What:
Riden RD6018 or any Riden RD heads.
PS = Mean well HRP-500-48
Cost:
This was the reason I opt'd this solution. Riden RD 6018 was around $80 and Meanwell PS $40
Why:
I wanted something I could set the charge voltage/current and forget about it. Having ability to access over wifi is a plus.
Small form factor was also a feature.
For $120, you have a UL rates PS and a digital buck charger.
Voltage/Range and limitations:
RD 6018 has a current limit of 18 A Output, and 70V input however my PS limits me to 500W max but we have seen Meanwell being able to pump out a bit more power.
Though the HRP is rated for 48 volts, the voltage POT turn up all the way produces a max voltage of 58.x volts (yah)
The buck feature of Riden limits to -3v of max input volts.
Uber kool feature:
The RD in Charge mode will stop charging once the current drops below x.x amps (someone help me with the exact number pls)
Future upgrades:
I will upgrade the PS to a 70v supply, I will probably use 2 meanwell PS in series, I have the newest one RD6024, which is quite a lot of amps.
A 3d printed rear cover would be nice.
Keywords: variable voltage current lithium LFE Li-ion charger, wifi charger,
What:
Riden RD6018 or any Riden RD heads.
PS = Mean well HRP-500-48
Cost:
This was the reason I opt'd this solution. Riden RD 6018 was around $80 and Meanwell PS $40
Why:
I wanted something I could set the charge voltage/current and forget about it. Having ability to access over wifi is a plus.
Small form factor was also a feature.
For $120, you have a UL rates PS and a digital buck charger.
Voltage/Range and limitations:
RD 6018 has a current limit of 18 A Output, and 70V input however my PS limits me to 500W max but we have seen Meanwell being able to pump out a bit more power.
Though the HRP is rated for 48 volts, the voltage POT turn up all the way produces a max voltage of 58.x volts (yah)
The buck feature of Riden limits to -3v of max input volts.
Uber kool feature:
The RD in Charge mode will stop charging once the current drops below x.x amps (someone help me with the exact number pls)
Future upgrades:
I will upgrade the PS to a 70v supply, I will probably use 2 meanwell PS in series, I have the newest one RD6024, which is quite a lot of amps.
A 3d printed rear cover would be nice.
Keywords: variable voltage current lithium LFE Li-ion charger, wifi charger,