converting a computer power supply for lipo chargers

[GeneSokolov]

I have a question, on some videos they put a resistor between a red wire and black, but you didn't do that. Whats the purpose of that, do you know?

[ludocassys]

@GeneSokolov Some power supplies needs a certain 'load' to start working. This might do the trick. In my case, connecting the green wire to ground was enough to start the power supply.

[GeneSokolov]

@ludocassys i converted mine today, works great, didn't need a resistor either. thanks a lot for the tutorial.

[galexjav]

I have a 6 volt battery pack for an old RC,can i use this to charge the batteries? or is there other ways to reduce 12volt to 6volt, the red wire is 5 volt can i use that as well?

[ludocassys]

@galexjav

this video is ment for batterychargers that use 12Vdc as main supply. In order to charge different kind of battery you can use a Turnigy charger. This can charge Lipo,Lifo,Nicd and others.