There was some discussion in Chat and I realised i hadn't actually posted any information on the DC-DC convertors i used last year to convert 28V DC distribution to local Pixel 5V.
The DC-DC converters I used are shown below, i ordered in 4 x 100W (5v 20A) units for one of the megatrees to test.
Now to be honest one failed after a few days, but the other three ran for 8 weeks permanently turned on and completely exposed to the weather, after one storm they were effectively submerged at one point.
As you can see, similar in size to a pack of playing cards.
![IMG_0243sm.jpg IMG_0243sm.jpg](https://auschristmaslighting.com/data/attachments/0/689-86887c2fd71471a8581021a20bf1bc99.jpg)
Just a little bit taller
![IMG_0241sm.jpg IMG_0241sm.jpg](https://auschristmaslighting.com/data/attachments/0/690-0ce57d5b8387d61e81d3305375bf7cb1.jpg)
Back view showing the epoxy encapsulation.
These were bought from http://www.aliexpress.com/fm-store/405618/211100948/dc-dc-converter.html
The pricing seems to have gone up a few dollars.
They accept 8V - 40V. Whilst I haven't loaded one fully at 28V and 50% current they seem to stay cool to touch.
For the megatree each unit had a Max current load of 13.5A
They ship with bare wires and i just used standard Ray Wu waterproof connectors soldered onto the input and output connectors.[/attach]
The DC-DC converters I used are shown below, i ordered in 4 x 100W (5v 20A) units for one of the megatrees to test.
Now to be honest one failed after a few days, but the other three ran for 8 weeks permanently turned on and completely exposed to the weather, after one storm they were effectively submerged at one point.
![IMG_0242sm.jpg IMG_0242sm.jpg](https://auschristmaslighting.com/data/attachments/0/688-7460445679cc0ad2f89f473ec489d1d5.jpg)
As you can see, similar in size to a pack of playing cards.
![IMG_0243sm.jpg IMG_0243sm.jpg](https://auschristmaslighting.com/data/attachments/0/689-86887c2fd71471a8581021a20bf1bc99.jpg)
Just a little bit taller
![IMG_0241sm.jpg IMG_0241sm.jpg](https://auschristmaslighting.com/data/attachments/0/690-0ce57d5b8387d61e81d3305375bf7cb1.jpg)
Back view showing the epoxy encapsulation.
These were bought from http://www.aliexpress.com/fm-store/405618/211100948/dc-dc-converter.html
The pricing seems to have gone up a few dollars.
They accept 8V - 40V. Whilst I haven't loaded one fully at 28V and 50% current they seem to stay cool to touch.
For the megatree each unit had a Max current load of 13.5A
They ship with bare wires and i just used standard Ray Wu waterproof connectors soldered onto the input and output connectors.[/attach]