Hi, I am currently working on a robotics project that requires a fair deal of computing power. Normally we would be using embedded stuff for this, but we've found it is much easier to prototype with laptops since they are fairly robust and it is very easy to debug and test.
Right now the robot is powered by ~24V LiPo packs. The laptops do not have sufficient battery life so we are powering the laptops as follows:
24V battery -> Dc-Dc converter -> Car inverter -> ac power brick -> laptop
Obviously this is disgusting, but I'm having a hard time finding a dc dc converter that can output ~20A at 19-19.5V.
Do you know of any commercial solutions that can meet our needs? I'd rather not build something.
Right now the robot is powered by ~24V LiPo packs. The laptops do not have sufficient battery life so we are powering the laptops as follows:
24V battery -> Dc-Dc converter -> Car inverter -> ac power brick -> laptop
Obviously this is disgusting, but I'm having a hard time finding a dc dc converter that can output ~20A at 19-19.5V.
Do you know of any commercial solutions that can meet our needs? I'd rather not build something.