On Wed, 16 Jun 1999 09:51:12 -0700, Jan Steinman <jans@xxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
>>From: Phillip Franklin <pfranklin@xxxxxxxx>
>>Subject: [OM] Flassh, batteries power, ect.
>>
>>The biggest complaint I have with the T-32 system on loaction is the
>>lack of a 3rd party power source...
>>
>>If anyone knows a good power source for the T-32 that will work like a
>>Lumadyne let me know.
>
>The hardest part is the connector. If anyone knows a reasonably cheap
>source of these connectors, please let me know!
The 3 prong female connector can be found on the Olympus T-series
adapter from Quantum for their Turbo Pack.
And of course on the Olympus AC adapter 2 and 3 ... ;-)
>
>Once you have the connector, it's pretty easy to make an AC power source
>out of about $15 of Radio Shack parts. You need a 150 VAC transformer, a
>250PIV bridge rectifier, a 250V filter capacitor, and misc bits like case,
>AC cord, hook-up wire, terminal strips, etc.
>
So you reproduced the AC adapter 2. But together with the needed
adapter cord, you will probably not be cheaper off than when buying
this Oly adapter... or am I wrong here?
>I've successfully coaxed a cheap AC power inverter into giving me 200VDC,
>which then feeds into the T-32 to give you a rapid-cycling 12VDC power
>source. I use it with lead acid gel-cels in the field with the T-10 ring
>light, also. It is not a project for the inexperienced. I had to re-wind a
>high-frequency transformer, and I built the proper T-32 connector with some
>pins for Molex connectors and hot glue! It's ugly, but it works. It will
>re-charge a fully emptied T-32 in under 3 seconds or so.
This is about what the Quantum Turbo pack does too, isn't it? Nice
work, Jan. I paid $240 for my Turbo's, including charger, cables and
the lot. Your device will be much cheaper!
>
>While I was at it, I should have also popped a 6VDC regulator IC in there
>for modelling lights. Hmmm... next time I crack the case open...
>
Another nice link for T-10/8 owners might be the following:
http://w-3productions.com/batterypack/
Enjoy it.
Frank van Lindert
Utrecht NL.
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