Need to drop 12v to 3v for my video camera.

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Reply #1

by lt1 on 27 Apr, 2012 21:41
What kind of power input plug does the camera use? You s/b able to find a cigar/car adapter that has a 3v output. I have one that is switchable from 3-12v. Can you use a USB adapter to power the camera?

One other option is to buy rechargeable batteries.

Reply #3

by Outback_Jon on 28 Apr, 2012 06:46
Quote from: lt1 on April 27, 2012, 09:41:47 PM
One other option is to buy rechargeable batteries.
Quality AAA NiMH batteries and a good charger can save a bunch in the long run. (I spent $50 on a Maha charger that only does AA and AAA batteries, but can do all sorts of wonderful and geeky things to prolong or revive batteries. My name's Jon, and I'm a rechargeable battery addict...)

or, like lt1 suggested, Radio Shaft and other electronics places sell car adapters that can be switched to different voltages. They usually come with a bunch of different connectors so they'll plug into almost anything.

Reply #4

by Pfloydgad on 28 Apr, 2012 11:09
There are no external power slots for this model. I will have to hard wire what ever I can come up with, and probably dual hook-up with some of the rechargable batts mentioned. If I can keep a steady flow of power for the rech. batts, it should not run out of juice.
Thanks so far for the input, it looks promising.
Ride safe all,
Greg

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