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kodiloaded

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CONVINCED: Insufficient Power Supply
« on: June 30, 2018, 03:26:32 PM »
I have the KdLinks A400 Version of the Q10-Pro, Ever since day 1 I have noticed while transferring large files to/from the internal HDD my airmouse will lag and or lock up intermittently, Also when trying to run apps/tasks while the transfers are in the background you experience the same, I recently added a Sunba 405-D20X PoE Security camera to my home ( Killer cam by the way see you-tube videos )

The camera came with a nice 12v 4amp PS I did not need to use, Turns out it's a direct fit, All of my issues with the Q10 Pro are gone, I even noticed using Mx Player or the internal player to access media on the HDD it is twice as fast as before, Do your research a 3.5 HDD under full load takes as much as 1.7 amps, That does not leave shit for the Q10 to function properly, Transferring files or watching a movie from the HDD at best you have 5-600 Ma left for the box itself, Thats just insufficient, Do yourself a favor and grab yourself a 12v 4a supply you wont regret it !

As far as electronics go as long as the voltage is correct the amperage does not matter over required specs, You could have a 12v 40 Amp supply and it would not matter, A device only pulls the amps it needs and no more, Under amperage however blows cheese !

I AM A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN BY THE WAY !

Derek.

« Last Edit: June 30, 2018, 03:28:50 PM by kodiloaded »

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Re: CONVINCED: Insufficient Power Supply
« Reply #1 on: July 04, 2018, 03:10:32 PM »
Great! I think I could use extra power since I'm running an internal HD and two USB drives attached to the Q10.

Could you please point me to a suitable Power Supply, please? I'm not an electrician :-)

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Re: CONVINCED: Insufficient Power Supply
« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2018, 03:59:37 PM »
Try this one. Bought from Taobao.

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Re: CONVINCED: Insufficient Power Supply
« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2018, 07:54:00 PM »
Thanks!

I need to find a similar one in Holland.
Could you also tell eme what plug I need. 5.5 x 2.5 mm o5 5.5 x 2.1 mm, or maybe a different one altogether.

Maybe something like this on this page.

http://www.poweradapter.nl/adapters/5v-12v-24v-adapters/

Thanks a lot for your help!

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Re: CONVINCED: Insufficient Power Supply
« Reply #5 on: July 06, 2018, 07:46:06 PM »
exactly. Then I didnt get one.
I'll try again

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Re: CONVINCED: Insufficient Power Supply
« Reply #6 on: July 07, 2018, 12:08:52 PM »
In anticipation of internal HDD I replaced the power supply with 12V/5A:
https://www.amazon.it/Alimentatore-Adapter-monitor-schermo-Pico-PSU/dp/B01GA0RMA4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1530961510&sr=8-1&keywords=60W+Alimentatore+12V+5A+Power+Adapter

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Re: CONVINCED: Insufficient Power Supply
« Reply #7 on: July 07, 2018, 12:28:19 PM »
is this too much?

https://www.amazon.it/gp/product/B00ABYBQSK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1LPIBSKT0ULSM&psc=1

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Re: CONVINCED: Insufficient Power Supply
« Reply #8 on: July 07, 2018, 12:58:59 PM »
In my opinion a power supply with 4A is more than enough to power 3.5 "HDD.

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Re: CONVINCED: Insufficient Power Supply
« Reply #9 on: July 10, 2018, 08:03:26 PM »
I've got a new powersupply as indicated above.

It really seems to work better now. The box seems to be more responsive. Transferring a file from pc to box over the network is faster.
It will also support a USB drive attached to the box without freezing.

So far, I'm convinced that more power works :-)

Thanks a lot for you input kodiloaded!

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Re: CONVINCED: Insufficient Power Supply
« Reply #10 on: July 12, 2018, 11:38:11 AM »
In anticipation of internal HDD I replaced the power supply with 12V/5A:
https://www.amazon.it/Alimentatore-Adapter-monitor-schermo-Pico-PSU/dp/B01GA0RMA4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1530961510&sr=8-1&keywords=60W+Alimentatore+12V+5A+Power+Adapter

Was the plug right or you got to replace it?

Thank you.

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Re: CONVINCED: Insufficient Power Supply
« Reply #11 on: July 12, 2018, 12:08:13 PM »
In anticipation of internal HDD I replaced the power supply with 12V/5A:
https://www.amazon.it/Alimentatore-Adapter-monitor-schermo-Pico-PSU/dp/B01GA0RMA4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1530961510&sr=8-1&keywords=60W+Alimentatore+12V+5A+Power+Adapter

Was the plug right or you got to replace it?

Thank you.
I confirm the plug is right.
The positive is the central, as depicted by the image.


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Re: CONVINCED: Insufficient Power Supply
« Reply #12 on: July 16, 2018, 09:32:11 AM »
I confirm the plug is right.
The positive is the central, as depicted by the image.


Ok Thank you very much.

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Re: CONVINCED: Insufficient Power Supply
« Reply #13 on: July 19, 2018, 08:06:05 AM »
In anticipation of internal HDD I replaced the power supply with 12V/5A:
https://www.amazon.it/Alimentatore-Adapter-monitor-schermo-Pico-PSU/dp/B01GA0RMA4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1530961510&sr=8-1&keywords=60W+Alimentatore+12V+5A+Power+Adapter

I want to thank you for the advice, I bought the 4A version https://www.amazon.it/dp/B071JVQ97Q/ of that and it works flawlessly, the 3 TB WD red inside my Q10 thanks you as well  ;D

Cheers

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Re: CONVINCED: Insufficient Power Supply
« Reply #14 on: July 19, 2018, 08:17:40 AM »
You're welcome.  ;)
In my opinion with that feeder you can feed 2HDD  :)

 

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