My Opus BT-C3100 smells like magic smoke and looks like this. I suppose I could change these resistors and it might be OK, but I could also buy things.

I’m looking for 2-4 slots; it should fit protected 21700s; it shouldn’t have a noisy fan that runs all the time like the Opus; USB-C input is preferred, but not required.

I’m broadly aware of what’s on the market, but I want to know if you love or hate yours.

  • IMALlama@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    11 days ago

    You know this, but I’ll say it anyway. Discharging = heat and an implementation with no fan will probably result in shorter component life. Granted, someon else could use a quieter fan or a heat sync big enough to not necessitate active cooling.

    If you’re feeling adventurous, up size those resistors with through hole variety and offset them from the PCB so they get a bit more airflow.

    Let us know what you end up with!

    • Zak@lemmy.worldOPMEnglish
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      11 days ago

      This design has pretty poor airflow and a small, loud fan. I’m OK with a fan if it’s less obnoxious than this one. I’m also OK with a bit shorter component life; I got over ten years out of this one.