Lightning Software Updates using FDRS

[Robob]

Be careful using a battery charger as a power Supply. The boost modes are not designed for hours of continuous output at the rated 50A. Most times it’s only 15-30 min and it’s not supplying a steady state of voltage or amperage.

IPMA updates can be 1.5-3.5 hours depending on your VCI speeds so I would not recommend any one use a charger in boost mode for flashing modules in FDRS

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[astrand1]

I'm very indecisive on what power supply to get. I've got about $100-$150 budgeted at the moment. Otherwise it'll have to wait until xmas shopping is done so I can see what damage that did.

The one above I shared is $149. I like it cause it just does what it needs to and that’s boost up the amperage. I’ve used it several times on my truck as well as other trucks that I’ve updated. Works like a champ and it’s simple.

 

[astrand1]

Be careful using a battery charger as a power Supply. The boost modes are not designed for hours of continuous output at the rated 50A. Most times it’s only 15-30 min and it’s not supplying a steady state of voltage or amperage.

IPMA updates can be 1.5-3.5 hours depending on your VCI speeds so I would not recommend any one use a charger in boost mode for flashing modules in FDRS

That’s a good caution but I’ve had really good luck with the one I shared above. I have used it several times for well over 2 hrs doing ipma etc. updates. And it actually is very stable with output. I have put my meter on it and watched it and it it’s pretty solid. Does not get overheated. Now at the 250 amp mode yeah that’s only for quick starts. I normally leave on the 50 or 25 depending on voltage which I watch pretty close.

 

[Jasin]

Today is the day I dive into the world of FDRS. The final piece, Clore power supply, showed up last night.

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