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BenandAmber
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My wife ordered a 110 volt version got a 230-volt version

Need help badly from a expert
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is this most likely 50 hertz and not 60 and how can I tell the difference I have no scope

Are the control board's the same 4 110 and 230 volt inverters maybe just Center tap on the 230-volt Transformer make split

Does anybody know how to change this board from 50 hertz to 60 Hertz or is that just a silly question

We can do without 220 volt but we can't do without 110 volt
We definitely don't want to send it back shipping cost way too much the sellar is good guy will send me parts to change it over just not sure exactly what I'm going to need this is a New Old Stock inverter from 2015
Thanks again everybody I really appreciate itEdited by BenandAmber 2019-03-24
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renewableMark

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If you ordered 110v and sent 230v then they stuffed up and should fix it.
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BenandAmber
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The guy said he would send the parts it's kind of halfway a friend of mine and he is good guy like all of you guys

he's had a hard time is life right now
so I was trying to figure out a way if I can fix it

I could rewind the Transformer I just don't know how to get past the 50 and 60 hertz problem
not sure if that control board would work with a center tap Transformer

I can definitely make him take the whole thing back or fix it
He would be taking a big hit because of shipping
if there's any way I could fix it myself with the help of some good like-minded people on here

together we could make someone else's life easier and get to Tinker a little bit

learn a little bit I would really like to put some good karma out there
when life is kicking you down it is nice for someone to give you a hand to help you back up

this is not a big company this is a guy trying to make a few dollars out of his garage
I appreciate any and all input thank youEdited by BenandAmber 2019-03-24
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renewableMark

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Oztules would be the best to ask advice from.
He frequents anotherpower
Cheers Caveman Mark
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BenandAmber
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Thank you renewablemark I'll go give it a try
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BenandAmber
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I read on a post of oz
That his control board will work on powerjack mosfet board
now that would be alsome

if any one has one or four or five that that would sell me that would be greatly appreciated I have soldering station now so would like to give it a go
If that goes well I might have a go at a hole inverter thanks everyone
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noneyabussiness
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Contact clockman, he has ready made boards and a step by step guide for sale ...
I think it works !!
 
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  noneyabussiness said   Contact clockman, he has ready made boards and a step by step guide for sale ...

Not too sure if I would call that a step by step guide, I have that book and honestly found nothing in there that wasn't already on here or anotherpower.

Ben, if you start fiddling with that thing and it goes pop where will you be then?

I know you are trying to look after the seller, but it really was his mistake to send the wrong item, perhaps you could go halves on the shipping?

Cheers Caveman Mark
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BenandAmber
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I really hate to but I just might have to I've already have 100 Hy 4008 mosfets on the way

I would really really like to learn about these things
I'm not the smartest guy in the world I ran away and dropped out of school when I was very young

I do better by jumping in and faking it till I make it
so if I can keep on getting people to help me along the way here and don't bug them to death
I will eventually get it
have to wrap my head around how everything works

I've always been fascinated about Electronics and I'm going to get it or die trying

you give very good advice thanks for your inputEdited by BenandAmber 2019-03-25
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BenandAmber
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Update the guy that sold me the inverter insisted on sending me a replacement
I told him it wasn't necessary I would be happy with control board

I would rewind the transformer
He said no this was his fault he don't do business that away and he was going to send me nicer one with a bigger Transformer

told me for my troubles to keep the first one and he would try to get me a control board ordered in for it I knew he was a really good guy

He said he sent it out today I will keep everyone informed and take pictures when it gets here I bought it off
Genetry Solar here is his YouTube channel he has hundreds new and used power jack inverters all different sizes

Edited by BenandAmber 2019-03-28
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BenandAmber
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Got the replacement power jack
It has the nicer case
Noticed right away it's twice as heavy
Opened it up to take a look inside

bigger Transformer with a lot bigger wire
24 mosfets instead of 16 like the other one
All the dates on all the components inside or late 2018
So I bought an old outdated very cheap power jack inverter
what I ended up getting was a top-of-the-line really really nice unit

I will be posting pictures later tonight or tomorrow
This guy has went over the top
I told him he didn't need to
he said that's how he does business
he's going to take care of his customers really good guy
I can't say that enough

You just can't find people that do business like this anymore in the world
i about fell overEdited by BenandAmber 2019-03-30
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Posted: 03:06am 29 Mar 2019
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  BenandAmber said  
You just can't find people that do business like this anymore in the world
i about fell over


As you know my dad does not trust anyone but after he listened to his videos as I was playing them he said "this guy has a honest voice".

My elder brother might call him next week for me if email/text does not work out.

Thank you for these nice updates Ben, really helps a lot. Give my regards to Amber.

Love,

N
 
BenandAmber
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Yeah he's a good guys treated me really well
he works two jobs and try to balance the family
he's very busy
he get back ahold of you if you text message him

he said the only thing you would have to do is pay for shipping so free toroidal
core

need to make a list of what you still need that way we can try to get it to you
I want to see you get one of those warp speed inverters built and running

I seen a article about cascading inverters and was reading about it before I ever joined us forum

I have the link saved I'm sure it won't tell you no more than what warp speed told you but it is an interesting read
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BenandAmber
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Posted: 06:52pm 29 Mar 2019
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I'm thinking about trying to get Oz's CAD file to pcbway to have a few control boards made up I'm needing three or four of them do you think you might I want one or two of them too ladyN I said it costed him $5 a piece but that might have been a while back I have no clue what the price is going to be I really don't know what I'm doing I hope I don't mess it up
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BenandAmber
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I was hoping someone could tell me this Power Jack control board could be replaced by the Nano or mad control board

it is out of a 8000 watt power jack

I was hoping to make this inverter a 60 hertz 120volt

it is currently a 50 hertz to 230-volt

I am in process making a Transformer for itEdited by BenandAmber 2019-05-04
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renewableMark

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OK I got in touch with Oztules for you.
The pinout of that p[ower jack 10 pin connector is the same for the oz/Mad and Nano control boards.

I don't know what else you would need to take into consideration as I'm not familiar with the power jacks, but at least the ribbon cable is compatible.
Cheers Caveman Mark
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poida

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Use a nanoverter control board to drive a Powerjack power board?
I think it will work.
I have a Powerjack LFPSW-6000 model here, not being used.
And a good working nanoverter control board.
(oh, and a Mad control board, using the 8010 too, which should run it as well)
hmmm..
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noneyabussiness
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If going on original PJ standards, you will need to change the 47ohm mosfet gate resistors with the 4.7ohm/4148 diode combo (for eg8010, assuming nano the same ??).

Everything else will work fine. .. i do remember something about the snubber circuit the PJ's run will get hot, but don't quote me on that one
I think it works !!
 
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Poida is talking about my Mad control board.
Ben you are welcome to it.
Just send Poida some coin for the postage.

Poida, you may need to change the crystal for 60hz???

EDIT, the Mad board has digitally assigned temp sensors, I have those here still.
If you send it off better get those and a programmed nano, otherwise it will be a turd of a job to work it out. Let me know, I'll drop them over.Edited by renewableMark 2019-05-04
Cheers Caveman Mark
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BenandAmber
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Oh my goodness thank you guys so much

I'm going to do exactly whatever you guys tell me to do

it doesn't matter to me at all I just want to get it running

Whenever you guys decide what you want me to do

give me an address or somewhere I can send some money

I really appreciate all of you guys using your precious time on me
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