PD1, 12v portable power supply

[scoobee]

As the topic title suggests! I am about to order a PD1 and would like to know what is the best portable power source options I can use, thanks

[Tinker1947]

Not sure what a PD1 is but if i were going for a portable power supply it would be one of these, they're lightweight and long lasting....

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/power/tracer-12v-10ah-lithium-polymer-battery-pack.html

[johnno]

A little 7amp gel battery should do, I think power consumption is about 3.5 watts max which is about 0.30 amps for the camera . but you can buy a 12 amp battery off ebay for about  the same price of a 7amp and make yourself a little battery box should last you a good few night running it.

This is what I made with 2 x 12amp batteries, runs mount, camera, 2 dew heaters and 7 inch monitor and other bits a pieces for less than £70 including the box

[Dragon Man]

Not sure what a PD1 is . . . 

It is the large body colour camera down the page here: http://www.astrophoto.co.uk/mintron.htm

[scoobee]

Thanks for your replies

[scoobee]

A little 7amp gel battery should do, I think power consumption is about 3.5 watts max which is about 0.30 amps for the camera . but you can buy a 12 amp battery off ebay for about  the same price of a 7amp and make yourself a little battery box should last you a good few night running it.

This is what I made with 2 x 12amp batteries, runs mount, camera, 2 dew heaters and 7 inch monitor and other bits a pieces for less than £70 including the box

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Hi, liking your battery box

can I ask what lead you are using from the battery to power your cam???

And

Where to get one please?

[johnno]

got the cable from Maplins, something like this cant remember what amperage, even speaker wire will do has it only uses very low amperage. and a 12 volt  cig socket and fused plug at the battery and a stereo jack plug at the camera, but you can use what ever suits you

http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/twin-core-6a-figure-8-cable-priced-per-metre-xs70m

[scoobee]

got the cable from Maplins, something like this cant remember what amperage, even speaker wire will do has it only uses very low amperage. and a 12 volt  cig socket and fused plug at the battery and a stereo jack plug at the camera, but you can use what ever suits you

http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/twin-core-6a-figure-8-cable-priced-per-metre-xs70m

Many thanks for your help

My PD1 has arrived   :grin:  

[shirva]

pd1 takes the 2.1mm jack plug,,this can be removed and wired direct to the camera, the connection a bit hit n miss at times,,great camera...davy