I want to run the video sender/receiver portably, so that will require building some battery packs. So I have some questions to help me decide how to do this.
What is the power consumption (in milliamps)
Power consumption, 400ma
Could this be quick and easy enough?
A automotive starter, a cheap 12V to 120 Volt AC converter. Construction time, one minute.
A automotive starter, a cheap 12V to 120 Volt AC converter. Construction time, one minute.
...DC to AC to DC is okay but it's probably not going to be very efficient in terms of maximizing battery life, and will probably take up more space than I want to. The AC103 has a very small footprint (surprisingly small).
Dave_x10_L,
How much power is WASTED by going from DC-to-AC-to-DC? :o ::) :P :-[
I want to run the video sender/receiver portably, so that will require building some battery packs...
Why? ???
3. I'm considering 10 rechargable AA batteries for each of the sender and receiver. What kind of battery life can I expect?
Let's change this question to "How much RUNNING TIME do you require?"
You can get a nice 12VDC 7AH Lead Acid cell (the kind used in UPSs) for under $10, but it's a HEAVY sucker. Over 25 years ago, I REFUSED to pay the prices for 'custom' NiCd cells for my VHS video recorder/camera combo, so I built a two 6VDC Lead Acid pack and "installed it" in the accessory pocket of the recorder's case. When we went to air shows (and needed EVEN LONGER CAPACITY), I dragged along a 12VDC car battery and my son's "Little Red Wagon".
More details, please... ;)