Shnitpwr AD/DC Power Supply

[@WG5Xradio]

Dude, you cracked me up every time you said "schnit" . Not sure how you kept a straight face.

[@TheSmokinApe]

I had to practice 😳

[@HOAHamRadio]

"This Shnit is not for me..." I could smell the smoke all the way down here is Tampa! Thanks Ape, I was curious about these; my curiosity has been satisfied through your experience.

[@TheSmokinApe]

Howdy HOA! Here’s the problem, I want to like it and I want to do a video showing it’s good for something. The arm chair qbs and the keyboard warriors think I wasn’t far or tender enough but I disagree. This thing is junk…

[@AndyAAzeroAM]

I think you've started a real Schnitstorm with this review

[@TheSmokinApe]

I imagine this shnit will raise some eyebrows 👍

[@K5YVY]

That’s a neat piece of Shnit gear. Looks like it would work with all kinds of Shnit. ✅

[@TheSmokinApe]

I’m not sure about this shnit after that…

[@MrBobWareham]

sO DO SHNT MAKE OTHER SHNT THEN

[@TheSmokinApe]

I think they make all kinds of shnit

[@mistamuthafuka]

I have used the 24V version for a long time at work. I use it for basic testing of equipment that comes into our warehouse without AC Adapters. Here are my notes: -The extender is actually a polarity reverse adapter - Turning it off cuts power output no matter what the display is doing - I haven't had any issues with the voltage drop while using gear which makes me believe your load is a CC - I have never attempted to use the power supply beyond its stated specs so mine has never smoked like that

[@TheSmokinApe]

I'm sure part of the problem was me pushing the limits.

[@kb8vom]

I like my Schnit in big loads and not smokin'. I think this is the first time I've witnessed the Ape Smokin'!! Good video as always and thanks for the info!! 73

[@TheSmokinApe]

Hey VOM, you could hear slight panic when I saw the smoke... lol. Thanks for watching!

[@HamRadio2]

Coincidentally I got the upgraded version of this myself a couple of weeks ago (goes up to 22 or 24 volts). Seems to work well but it is inconsistent - voltages moves up and down when plugged into one of my batteries and doesn't charge it very well. It might work better with lower voltages, but I haven't tried yet.

[@TheSmokinApe]

I saw two versions the 12v which climes 10A and the 24v which claims 3A. I wanted to have enough juice to power a 10w radio so I went with the 12v. I think these are probably "fine" for powering things like PIs or Arduinos but I don't think I am keeping this around. I know some folks use them for the g90. Thanks for checking it out Jason.

[@davidc5027]

If this counts for anything, I liked the Synonyms in this episode. Thanks for bringing this Shnit up for review.

[@TheSmokinApe]

Glad you liked it David, thanks for watching 👍

[@epakai]

I love it. I got one of these too. The supplies are pretty OK, at least on the primary supply side. The secondary side was a bit beyond my understanding. The blinking is annoying, but it's just the primary cap winding down, and it's on the other side of the bridge rectifier so it shouldn't feed voltage back through the plug. It just slowly pumps the output up a few times until it is drained. The important point is this should have never been capable of 10A as it is built. You can't shove that through a barrel jack + adapter. Even at 5 to 7 amps I would expect those connectors to start getting warm. Swap for a better connector, or wire it directly to your load if you need that much current.

[@TheSmokinApe]

Fair point, maybe power poling it would be the idea

[@JT-py9lv]

Yep, you can definitely say that is a real piece of Shnit

[@TheSmokinApe]

I was hoping this would be some decent shnit.

[@temporarilyoffline]

It lived up to its name... don't know what you were expecting...

[@TheSmokinApe]

I was expecting rainbows and unicorns 🦄

[@viewatyourownrisk]

I have one of these and was using it for audio experiments. The power was very dirty and injected a lot of noise into the microphone output

[@TheSmokinApe]

Yeah, I didn’t think this was gonna be high quality shnit 😳

[@chrissewell1608]

So, its a pile of horse shnit?

[@viewatyourownrisk]

@@chrissewell1608 🎯

[@DellFargus]

When you test it on the meter, is that a Fluking Schnit test?

[@TheSmokinApe]

LOL, yes!

[@shawnp6653]

Sorry, LMAO Ape - took me nearly 20minutes to get through it. Enunciation is key for this video! :) That's some hot shnit.

[@TheSmokinApe]

You got the right Shawn, thanks is for watching 👍🍻

[@hamradiowithkevin]

Very powerful, That's some hot Shnit

[@TheSmokinApe]

This shnit heated up fast!

[@PARTner91]

You let the smoke out 💩 lol Great video, as always!

[@TheSmokinApe]

Glad you liked it Max, thanks for watching.

[@chipweather]

I power my g90 with the 5 a version. Surprisingly quiet but has issues if you have rf coming back into the radio.

[@TheSmokinApe]

That are handy 👍

[@hexen0076]

Great video I also purchased same adjustable Voltage power supply , I recently purchased IFI Audio grade power supply V1 15V but for some reason wont boot up My Topping DX3-Pro + Dac . With power supply watch another uTube Channel this one have very low noise and ripple . Now it powers up perfectly better sound stage highs are much less harsh to ears..

[@TheSmokinApe]

Glad you found a solution, thanks for watching hexen 👍

[@FEPLabsRadio]

You burned that shnit up. Aces.

[@TheSmokinApe]

I was thinking “HOLY SHNIT!”

[@ubergeek318]

That looks like some good shnit for smaller projects

[@TheSmokinApe]

Yeah do think this shnit would be fine for lower power. Thanks for watching UG!

[@krazyjojo1]

Some people use this for a g-90 I wouldn’t charge anything that cost over $1.95 with the Shnit.

[@TheSmokinApe]

Hey Joe, I’d have to do some more tests before I’d use it on a radio. Maybe it’s fine? Thanks for watching 👍🍻

[@blackgunbob]

Good review. The one that I received has NO UL or ETL SAFETY CERTIFICATION MARKING, which is a certification that is needed to indicate the product has passed safety testing by a Nationally Recognized Test Lab (NRTL). It could have been designed and tested to USA safety standards, BUT there are no identifying marks to show this. I use only power supply that are UL or ETL safety certified and listed.

[@TheSmokinApe]

I ended up sending this one back...

[@blackgunbob]

@@TheSmokinApe Did you find a good alternative? I have a Xeigu G90 and Imax is 6A ac; I don't what the Vout to sag to 10.x Vdc under load. And also don't want another desktop (big) power supply.

[@TheSmokinApe]

I haven’t

[@ferdinandwp4rjl377]

Maybe it's the capacitors discharging. 👍🏼 Sounds great for homebrew projects.

[@TheSmokinApe]

That’s what I am thinking too 👍

[@ozone385]

Good stuff, how did you keep a straight face through it? It's the SHNITS>

[@TheSmokinApe]

I had to practice 😳

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

Holy SHNIT this is a great video! I know a guy that actually uses one of these and he loves it LOL

[@TheSmokinApe]

I think it's fine for 20 ssb being that is ~50% duty cycle, I would be concerned doing digital modes with it... I wanted to love that shnit!

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

@@TheSmokinApe yeah, next time I go to Europe I'm not sure if I'll be taking a SHNIT

[@akiddoo8113]

Remember the old voltage up = current down? Should be ~4 A at 12 V if 10A at 3 V. Can't disobey ohms law.

[@TheSmokinApe]

Well, the UPS was set to provide 12v and the current draw was set a the load. The voltage dropped because of a problem with the UPS not Ohms law.

[@KC5TGTRadiosNMore]

Thanks Ape… Your videos are the SHnIT! 😂

[@TheSmokinApe]

Lol thanks TGT 👍🍻

[@pc4ad]

Hey there... You did make your name come true I guess.... The Ape is smoking it :) Wondering how good or bad this would be on the power-output (stable or extremely ripply) and how about RFI? Enjoyed the Shnit out of it, just not sure if the N would be in the correct place here. 73!

[@TheSmokinApe]

I was concerned about both but being honest, I wouldn't use this product and I don't want to endorse it any further.

[@pc4ad]

@@TheSmokinApe I can only agree on that :)

[@8thspirit]

5:30 i'ts not voltage going thru it's capacitors still keeping V.

[@TheSmokinApe]

👍

[@DonzLockz]

Hmmm, I expected better results. Maybe the 24v version would be better but I would probably max it out to 7A-8A at ~13.8V. I will save it in my wishlist for further reviews.

[@TheSmokinApe]

Nah son, it's shnit!

[@stenbiller99]

I'm dumb..... with 10A max..... do devices just take whatever ampage it can get? I'm trying to power this water pump that is 12 volts 1.2amps. Is this thing just going to supply whatever amps the device needs? There's no knob for adjusting amps?

[@TheSmokinApe]

The amps are pulled and not pushed, the pump will take what it needs.

[@AB1Vampire]

A good fun time with Smoking Ape!

[@TheSmokinApe]

Lol, thanks for watching ales 👍

[@dank1837]

That’s a big piece of shnit!

[@TheSmokinApe]

Indeed it is Dank

[@deankq4adj125]

Holy Shnit Batman, again love this info and the testing!

[@TheSmokinApe]

Hey Dean, glad you liked it 👍🍻

[@Tump2010]

Holy shnit that was a good video. :-D

[@TheSmokinApe]

Thanks Thump 👍

[@ferdinandwp4rjl377]

Hi Ape, does it have voltage and amperage adjustment or is it a replacement power supply? Keep safe 😃👍🏼

[@TheSmokinApe]

It just has voltage adjustment

[@Maine307]

soo, I own a Italy KL300 Amp.. What power supply would you recommend for it ? 10 amp? more than 10 amp?

[@TheSmokinApe]

I don't know that amp, do you have the product docs?

[@Maine307]

@@TheSmokinApe itis a RM KL 300. with SSB and AM, hi & lo settings.. made in italy..pretty common i seen them on Yt a lot..but just cant find a good power source for them, except for a vehicale battery..and that gets sold after a while

[@LevyCarneiro]

3.3v is good for playing with newer Arduinos (and also ESP32s).

[@TheSmokinApe]

Great point Levy 👍

[@LevyCarneiro]

@@TheSmokinApe Now after having watched the full video: thanks for the review/test, I was planning on getting this exact model. It was funny the "shnit" pun hehe Thanks, 73.

[@TheSmokinApe]

Hey Levy, it might be fine at 3.3v but I would be somewhat concerned about prolonged usage.

[@LevyCarneiro]

@@TheSmokinApe I was considering it for traveling with a G90. But I will be fine with my battery for now :)

[@billcosgrave6232]

They picked the right name.

[@TheSmokinApe]

Sure did Bill, thanks for watching 👍

[@procrusteus]

There is obviously a capacitor in the circuit that takes extra time to dishcharge under no load conditions and that, no doubt, is why it was slow to power down. Also, the voltage on the display doesn't mean much unless the supply is hooked up to a load, so the first part of the review doesn't tell us much of anything.

[@TheSmokinApe]

Agreed about the capacitor.

[@Ressy66]

Thanks ape, I'm with you, I'll PASS.. what concerns me the most is the power output for some time after its turned off, maybe you could send it to Big Clive in the UK for a forensic tear down,,, I for one wouldnt be powerrng that up

[@TheSmokinApe]

Folks want me to do more testing on this thing but I don't want to plug it in again.

[@BLUESKYS4EVE]

Where can I buy this piece of Schnit?

[@TheSmokinApe]

The shnit link is in the description

[@teh60]

I wouldn’t use that schnit for anything amateur radio related. Does it have an internal fuse? It looks like it should be rated at 2 amps and not 10. I like that adjustable load that you used, where did you get that? Great video Ape, enjoy your content.

[@TheSmokinApe]

Hey TEH you can’t open the body of the adapter so I don’t know about the fuse. Let me dig up the link for the tester…

[@TheSmokinApe]

Here you go: www.amazon.com/dp/B083V42CTY/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d

[@teh60]

@@TheSmokinApe Thanks for the link. I just joined your Patreon, very cool.

[@K5YVY]

😂 That Shnit smoked!

[@TheSmokinApe]

I knew something was wrong the second I smelled shnit 😳

[@AD6DMDennis]

That's the shnit.

[@TheSmokinApe]

you dang right

[@brentjohnson6654]

Good video. I agree. This Shnit is not for me either. I voted no when the thing didn’t shut down cleanly before the magic smoke came out. Thanks again for the video.

[@TheSmokinApe]

That Shnit had me worried from the start.

[@milwman1958]

Not deep Shnit but great Shnit I ordered my shnit

[@TheSmokinApe]

Good luck with the Shnit! Thanks for watching 👍

[@milwman1958]

@@TheSmokinApe yeah well haven't ordered it yet

[@ronwolenski-n8wcr]

If the Shnit smokes it's not good Shnit.

[@TheSmokinApe]

Agreed, I’m gonna forget this shnit.

[@stenbiller99]

enjoying the joke while you give the details haha

[@TheSmokinApe]

Lol, thanks Sten 👍

[@Siskiyous6]

I hate the smell of burning Shnit.

[@TheSmokinApe]

That shnit went up fast too 😳

[@ammocraft]

I think we can conclude that this is a load of cheap Shnit. Even if it hadn’t dropped voltage under load, 12.3v max output is pretty useless for both USB-C PD and modern iComs. Had it been useful, it would have also been good to look on an SDR or SA and see how much hash it put out. 👍

[@TheSmokinApe]

I thought about scoping it but after the smoke show I got gun shy, lol. Thanks for checking it out AC 👍🍻

[@nortonics5745]

Must be a Matsushita design, eh? Does Shnit Ship?! kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWnIn3x6erClsKM Yeah, questionable Shnit. I wonder how much RF hash noise that little Shnit switcher produces too? I'd bet it's noticeable, and prolly not a good choice PS to power radio gear. A small AM transistor radio nearby would be a shnifty test.

[@TheSmokinApe]

lol @ ship

[@threadripper979]

I don't know. It seems kind of shnitty to me.

[@TheSmokinApe]

Agreed TR, I couldn’t believe this shnit 👍

[@KS0JD]

That's some good Shnit! Beats the Shnit out of nothing!

[@TheSmokinApe]

It really surprised the shnit out of me…

[@notreallydaedalus]

Bad shnit is better than no shnit.

[@billmillar8148]

as we say in northern ireland not worth a shnit lol

[@TheSmokinApe]

Once I saw that Shnit start smoking I knew I had a problem.

[@gaptastic]

The branding of this unit makes me laugh. I keep reading "shiznit". This is the shiznit power. Thanks for the review. As someone that knows nothing electronics ... I will not be buying this device.

[@TheSmokinApe]

Thanks for watching Gap, glad you liked it...

[@MickDownUnder]

LMFAO

[@TheSmokinApe]

Thanks for watching Mick 👍

[@RookieLock]

What an unfortunate name.

[@TheSmokinApe]

haha