Goonhub
02-23-2017, 07:28 AM
I've never bothered with proper power management on Cogmap2, but on Destiny (where rounds regularly last 3+ hours) I can state with some authority that the following setup works wonders and nigh-on indefinitely:
Port solar SMES: 110k in, 109k out
Starboard solar SMES: 110k in, 41k out
The starboard SMES is used first, so it hits its output cap of 41k, with the excess (about 40k under normal load, with spikes due to manufacturers/telescience) going to the port one. The charge duty cycle is sufficient to keep the power level steady, and actually slowly increasing.
Of course, if someone messes with the wiring (like hotwiring it) or whatever then all bets are off and you can definitely damage the power output irreparably.
Port solar SMES: 110k in, 109k out
Starboard solar SMES: 110k in, 41k out
The starboard SMES is used first, so it hits its output cap of 41k, with the excess (about 40k under normal load, with spikes due to manufacturers/telescience) going to the port one. The charge duty cycle is sufficient to keep the power level steady, and actually slowly increasing.
Of course, if someone messes with the wiring (like hotwiring it) or whatever then all bets are off and you can definitely damage the power output irreparably.