There's a video about a modification to the MingHe BST400 which appears to speed up it's voltage rise time. I thought I'd give it a try.
EDIT: I accused the BST400 of having an unstable output at the maximum output voltage (80V). I got that wrong. Checking with a DVM, I found the filament LED to be faulty - not the boost converter.
My original BST400 review video - Review: 400W Digitally Controlled DC/DC Step-Up Boost Converter - https://youtu.be/-kWps5Wpbzo
Jim Conner's BST400 review video - Review: 400W Digitally Controlled DC/DC Step-Up Boost Converter - Far from Perfect - https://youtu.be/Xp6uDBMn3cY
Kamil Gorecki's BST400 fast mode video - DC-DC Step up Converter 400W BST400 - How to set fast output mode - https://youtu.be/-RuJ5atWln4
orbiter8 (John)'s BST400 quirks video - 400W DC-DC Converter Quirks - https://youtu.be/RbGk5dvl38s
EDIT: I accused the BST400 of having an unstable output at the maximum output voltage (80V). I got that wrong. Checking with a DVM, I found the filament LED to be faulty - not the boost converter.
My original BST400 review video - Review: 400W Digitally Controlled DC/DC Step-Up Boost Converter - https://youtu.be/-kWps5Wpbzo
Jim Conner's BST400 review video - Review: 400W Digitally Controlled DC/DC Step-Up Boost Converter - Far from Perfect - https://youtu.be/Xp6uDBMn3cY
Kamil Gorecki's BST400 fast mode video - DC-DC Step up Converter 400W BST400 - How to set fast output mode - https://youtu.be/-RuJ5atWln4
orbiter8 (John)'s BST400 quirks video - 400W DC-DC Converter Quirks - https://youtu.be/RbGk5dvl38s
hey . . . is it possible to upgrade this to output 150vdc?
Great Video!
I bought the same converter on AliExpress… but my current limit does not work and resistor R4 and R5 (on the left) are not mounted…maybe that´s the problem? Do you know, or can you measure these two values please?
This video is quite old. Does anybody know if the BST 400 has been updated /improved?
Do you have a link for the mm adapter or a name for this adapter?
lol a homemade strobe light
hey,
may i have bst400 please? it's for a project where I'm working on, but my budget is low because after a few I mistakes i made there were some things broke and I had to replace it. can you do this please? I would appreciate it.
My unit is telling me 95% efficiency. I'm reading 75% with my multimeter. Can you confirm?
Hi I've got 100w led with boost converter can I put a buck converter to that do adjust light dimming
I have a 900 watt version that has a fan for the heat sink. It has the same flaw as others that are lower output. If you set the voltage below 0.06 it ramps up over it's limit of 80 volts. The one I have doesn't power up slowly. The power jumps up to the set limit as soon as you push the button. So at least on the 900 watt version they have fixed the slow ramp, but I was a bit shocked when I set the voltage to 0.05 volts and hit the button as it went right to 80 volts and started a fast climb from there. Now it doesn't really matter as this is a boost converter and you should never set it below the supply voltage. If you want one that outputs full power instantly then get the 900 watt MingHe BST900. It is a nice little boost converter.
Mod works well for me
Fast mode works with my unit. But id draws lot of current when it starts up.
Hi , i wonder if you can help me , i am new to the world of electronics an have watched a video by AvE an he says you can use this device to de solfate an bring back to life old lead acid , nmhd an nicd batteries, do you have any information on this subject? many thanks.
I just went on line to EBay and looked at the specs for at least 8 of this model converter. All of them say the output voltage is 8-80 volts. Not even good as a 5 volt supply for projects if 8 volts is the minimum. No wonder it goes crazy when you set it to 0.5 volts. Maybe they changed the specs since you purchased yours ??