RPSharman Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 I was looking around at some battery solutions, and found this item. Looks pretty cool. A 4-pin XLRF could be soldered on, or Hirose, etc., if you didn't want the plug that's already molded on. I was thinking about buying a couple, but the smallest number I can find is on this site for a minimum order of 12. http://www.sourceresearch.com/store1/quickstore.cfm?ProductID=90868&do=detail Is anyone interested in having one or two or three? I would have to stick it in a box and send it, so that would be a little over $5 in the US. So if $12 would be fair (there's a similar thing on eBay for $13 with a seemingly lower build quality), I'd buy a handful and mail them out to any interested parties. Please let me know, so I can decide if I'll order some or not. Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berniebeaudry Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Hi Robert, I found some of these at the local liquadation place called Axe Man. I think I paid under $4 for them. Maybe under $3. If you only need a small quanity I'd be happy to pick some up and mail them to you. Best, Bernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPSharman Posted March 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 If they are the same build, with the heavier duty lamp wire like in the picture, I'd love to have 2 or 3 of them. Let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Perkins Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 How is it wired--what is the DC output voltage? phil p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPSharman Posted March 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 It combines all AA cells, so voltage depends on that of your batteries. There's no regulator of any kind. Center positive. http://www.batteryholders.com/aa-covered-holders.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berniebeaudry Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 If they are the same build, with the heavier duty lamp wire like in the picture, I'd love to have 2 or 3 of them. Let me know. Sent you a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean McCormick Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 I'm interested. Would make a nice DC solution for SR receivers and dinkycams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berniebeaudry Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 I'll swing by Axe Man and see how much they are and how many they have in stock. I know they're cheaper than the ones on the web site and am pretty sure they are the same thing. Will let you know! Bernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPSharman Posted March 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 Thanks, Bernie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berniebeaudry Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 Thanks, Bernie. The battery packs are in stock. They have a bin with at least 20 in it. They're $2.95 each. The packs are identical to the ones you linked to Robert. The coaxial plug fits Lectro dc inputs perfectly, in fact I used these to power my 211 rx on a camera that didn't have a power outlet. The rx went through the batteries pretty fast, but it got us by for a while. These particular packs were made for powering breast pumps according to the label on them. I googled the manufacturer and they're still in business. They charge $24.00 for them on their web site. So let me know how you want to proceed. Best, Bernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cory Kaseman Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 This is a nifty device, and Ax Man rules. I'll have to stop by and pick some up the next time I'm in Minneapolis. Has anyone else had a chance to use them yet? I don't know much about batteries etc but is there any reason you couldn't just solder on the proper connector and use this to power a 552, so you don't have to dig in the bag to change the batteries? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berniebeaudry Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 This is a nifty device, and Ax Man rules. I'll have to stop by and pick some up the next time I'm in Minneapolis. Has anyone else had a chance to use them yet? I don't know much about batteries etc but is there any reason you couldn't just solder on the proper connector and use this to power a 552, so you don't have to dig in the bag to change the batteries? Easy to spend an hour or two at Axman just looking. Every now and then I find something really useful like those battery boxes. A while ago I found some car detailing brushes that I gave to the camera guys I work with for cleaning the construction dust off of their lenses. You could use the battery box to power the 552, but proabably more efficient and less hassle to use a battery distro system. It would be a very cheap idea, with the most expensive item being the hirose connector to connect to the 552. I used these to power my 211 rx for a camera hop but the batteries didn't last as long as I had hoped. Bernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Wielage Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 Thanks, Bernie! I'm going to try to use one on a Lectro D4 camera hop on an upcoming shoot, and will try to report how long I can get out of 8 Lithiums. My guess is 5-6 hours. --Marc W. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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