Topic: DVD batteries

[jbell]

I don't really want to move to another type of battery since both my pres have cables for DVD batteries.

[darby]

this is also a nice option because it has the usb which would only output 5v.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/503090-REG/Tekkeon_MP3450_MP3450_myPower_ALL_Universal.html

Agreed   

it's getting to the point that the Tekkeon 3450 is a better buy

I don't really want to move to another type of batter since both my pres have cables for DVD batteries.

the Tekkeon 3450 has alot of standard tips... but is expensive

[rastasean]

^^ oh, hehe, didn't see it was also posted/discussed about.

The 3450 does have a lot of tips and there are extra ones you can buy if it doesn't fit your device. It's aimed at the laptop and pda market but I see it as a major failsafe for tapers.

[stevetoney]

FWIW, my PowerRunner battery has been 100% rock solid for the many years that I've used it and it still powers stuff forever.  The PowerRunner I have is the predecessor to the Tekkeon 3450, so anyone searching ebay and finding an old used PowerRunner battery could get a good deal, although I have no idea if these come up for sale very often.

[scb]

i still have no idea how long i can run a v3 off one of these initial 5400ma 9v batteries.  has anyone run one all the way down?

i ran it 3 hours and 35 minutes last night with no AD on the V3 and it was down to 1 yellow light, but I have no idea how much more I can get out of it.  I've been running it on this battery for a few years, but have never tried anything longer than 3.5 hours on 1 battery.  for 2 set shows i usually just swap batteries at the set break

[H₂O]

V3 uses a Linear Regulator in the initial phase of it's Power Stage.  And since it is rated at about 1A in operation when Phantom is in use I theoretically you should get about 5.4 hours out of a 5400 mAhr battery - Voltage is not a significant factor.

[Chuck]

i still have no idea how long i can run a v3 off one of these initial 5400ma 9v batteries.  has anyone run one all the way down?

i ran it 3 hours and 35 minutes last night with no AD on the V3 and it was down to 1 yellow light, but I have no idea how much more I can get out of it.  I've been running it on this battery for a few years, but have never tried anything longer than 3.5 hours on 1 battery.  for 2 set shows i usually just swap batteries at the set break

It's best not to run LiON batteries to a full discharge.

[sunjan]

I didn't check the link but I believe that one is only 2600 mAh compared to the 5400/6000 that the other dvd batteries are.  They are on E_bay but the going rate for them is now about $60.

I found a seller selling OEMs of the 5400mAh version for $34 + shipping (or $43 incl US shipping):
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390246131352
Same guy also has a web shop off ebay:
http://www.techforless.com/cgi-bin/tech4less/UL-DVDL

[Chuck]

Tech-For-Less is in Colorado Springs, and I go there all the time. It's on my way home from work.  I have an e-mail that I can send that will give you 10% off on your purchase too. If you want it, PM me your e-mail address.

[bhadella]

My next battery will be the Energizer XP8000. 

http://www.amazon.com/Energizer-XP8000-Rechargeable-Power-Netbooks/dp/B0029U2WZU

Great price for such a versatile battery.

I bought one of those when Woot had them for cheap.
I use it to power a UA-5 when I need it. It's a good battery, but I wouldn't want to pay $70 for one.

Price is pretty steep but is still better than $140 for a Tekkeon. 

[H₂O]

I bought one of those when Woot had them for cheap.
I use it to power a UA-5 when I need it. It's a good battery, but I wouldn't want to pay $70 for one.

Kids you all obviously don't remember the days when an external battery solution (beyond getting a D Size sled) cost over $100 and most gear required this to get decent run time (i.e. more than a few hours). 


Battery technology has come a long way - it sucks that these batteries can't be found that cheap anymore but paying less than $70 IMO is a pretty good deal for a new setup!

[burris]

You can't just look at the cash you lay out.  You also have to factor in cycle and calendar life.  While the initial expenditure of LiFePO4 batteries seems high ($1.42 per Watt-hour is what I just paid) they are actually cheaper than lead-acid or regular lithium batteries due to greater cycle and calendar life.  Also, safety is worth paying for.

[it-goes-to-eleven]

$7.    If I couldn't find cheap ones, I'd just adapt a sony camcorder battery or build something else.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Portable-DVD-Battery-Rechargeable-/140481525860?pt=DVD_Players_Recorders&hash=item20b559f864

[Chuck]

$7.    If I couldn't find cheap ones, I'd just adapt a sony camcorder battery or build something else.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Portable-DVD-Battery-Rechargeable-/140481525860?pt=DVD_Players_Recorders&hash=item20b559f864

OK, that's more like it!

[it-goes-to-eleven]

Now watch the TS bidding frenzy drive the battery up to $100

My mics may not be going up in value, but at least my batteries are.....