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Subject: [OM] Re: Power source for T28 modeling lights
From: "Johann Thorsson" <johann@xxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2007 16:29:25 -0700
> Johann Thorsson wrote:
> > I made myself a 4D batterypack with parts from RadioShack.  The total
was
> > perhaps around $4 (ex batteries).  Works fine.  I then purchased a
LowePro
> > bag (Sliplock 10 if I remember correctly) which is perfect for the
battery
> > holder - even comes with a shoulder strap.  I think that was around $10
on
> > oBoy.  Nice addition but not necessary.  I am in the progress of making
a
> > 'control box' so I can easily switch the lights off, both or
independently,
> > but have not had the time to do the soldering yet.
> >
> Any size will do. I proposed AA instead of C or D simply because I
> assume most serious users of AA driven flash already have high capacity,
> rechargeable AA cells around. And because the enclosed AA holder with
> built in switch is such a neat, all in one solution. If I were building
> one for use with disposable batteries, I'd go with larger batteries, too.
>
> Moose

I thought about using the 4xAA battery holder with the built in switch but
ended up deciding against it because I assumed the Ds would last longer -
and I thought it would look more impressive to be dragging the larger
battery pack with me!

J


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