I want to power my EQ5 without the batteries

[Peter Reader]

Hi all!

I'd like to hook up my Dual Axis motors on my EQ5 to a mains plug socket.

How?

Thanks haha!

Pete

[dlp]

You'll need a 12V regulated transformer capable of giving about 2A (say 3 to be safe). I think Maplins probably do something suitable.

David

[Bizibilder]

Careful! I think that the EQ5 Dual Axis motors are only 6v - Check before you buy!!

[dlp]

Sorry if I misled then - assumed it was same as HEQ5 Pro

[Peter Reader]

I think the motors are designed to take 6V. I'm still not entirely sure what you mean by a transformer cable. Can you post a link to one please? Also, what does the "regulated" bit mean? -forgive me if it's a stupid question.

Thanks

[Peter Reader]

Also: how would I go about connecting this power source to the motors? Some kind of simple soldering job?

[dlp]

A transformer, not a transformer cable. It just converts AC to DC, but the 'regulated' means there is a chip to control the final voltage to exactly what it is specified as. (A 6V transformer on its own produces 8.4V). From your question I guess this is all academic. Suggest you just look for a '6V regulated power supply' with an amperage rating of what your data sheet for the mount says (probably 1.5 - 3 Amps). Try Farnell, Rapid Electronics, Maplin. I wouldn't recommend a 'Wall-Wart' type battery charger unless you can test it's output waveform on a scope.

David

Edit: Just seen your latest question - the power supply 6v output needs to connect to wherever your existing battery connects to

[noakesy]

i was looking to do the same but if you are taking pics and there is a loss of power ,like

fuse

blows etc etc

you've

lost it just run it through a power pack get the large run as they seem to last for hrs

[Peter Reader]

I think a power pack looks like the way to go as it's also portable. Thanks guys!

[geordieskies]

I have no knowledge of motorised mounts but it might be worth checking the polarity otherwise it might fry the motors or electronics if it's reversed. If there's a DC input socket on the mount/motor there should be a data badge to show the polarity. The regulated power supply should have one for its output so just make sure they match.

Good Luck :-)

[pritc]

I purchased one of these to run my EQ5 dual axis motors in my obs.

2000MA UNIVERSAL DC ADAPTOR 2A 3V 4.5V 6V 7.5V 9V 12V on eBay (end time 14-Jan-11 11:33:50 GMT)

Select 6V,tip positive, works a treat!! no more batteries

Wayne

[Peter Reader]

Thanks for the warning geordieskies!

Wayne: how did you connect the ebay adaptor to the motors? Hav eyou got any pictures?

Thank you!

[pritc]

Hi Peter,

A couple of photo's

As you can see.

The mains/DC adaptor goes to the 6v DC power socket,located on the control unit.

Hope this helps.

Wayne

[Peter Reader]

Oh I see! I didn't appreciate that there was a ready made socket for DC in. I thought I'd have to do some soldering! That's brilliant, will order now. Thanks!

[Peter Reader]

Oh also: how do I know which of the adaptors has tip positive?

[pritc]

Hi Peter,

If you are ordering the same DC adaptor from E-bay, it's easy.

You get 6 jack adaptors.Find the one with the best fit.

On each side of the jack is a tip positive/tip negative diagram and a arrow pointing down

Locate which side has the one as per diagram(tip positive)

On one side of the female socket,from the mains DC cable is another arrow pointing up.

Line up the arrows,push together. Done!!

Wayne

[weso]

has anyone powered these from a 12v outlet? (cigarette lighter type)

if so, advice would be welcome.