Topic: SX-M2 external battery?

[ianstone]

does anyone use external batteries with their sonosax?

if yes, which ones?


do you know if the "DVD batteries" will work with the sonosax? If so, can someone make me a cable?


best,
ian

[manamana]

Manual says 12-24v dc, so 9v dvd batteries are out unless you wire two in series.

I bought a 14.8v lithium ion pack that also had 3-12v output options for when I need to power other gear, but it arrived DOA. It should work but I haven't been able to confirm that yet.

[silentmark]

I used a 12v sla and it worked fine. While the red light will blink faster because it is below 14v, it is ok.

I tried to use two wally world bats in series through a segue juice box vr, pass through to the sax and another to output 5v for the microtarcker and it produces interference. They would work seperatly, but not together. I believe shaggy also encountered this issue...

[neumannkid]

I use two RC Batts wired in series, Gives me plenty of run time.
Good Info here.
http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,46279.0.html

[fozzy]

I get 60 hours off this bad boy
http://www.batteryspace.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1116

it velcros right to the sax w/o much additional size added.  weighs nearly nothing.


Rig specification in signature

[ianstone]

thanks guys for all the links.

My problem is i don't know how to solder, and don't have the equipment.
Need to come up with something for rothbury fest -

http://www.batteryspace.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1116
fozzy, how do you use that battery? did you wire up your own plug on there? how long does it take to charge?


someone else posted this in the other thread:
http://www.batteryspace.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1287
which looks decent...

need to come up with a solution ASAP


i have the RC pack which was given to me by the guy i got the sax from. but i have no idea how long it'll run for, or how long to charge.... they are old, and i want something newer & reliable.

-ian

[fozzy]

I like the 18v better because its voltage range is from 12-22 volts through the charge cycle.

I wired it up w/ an extension cable from digi-key  came w/ one female and one male end. 

the bike led will work too but you may notice the sax cut-off of poor performance as the voltage drops below 12v.

I use an Astroflight 109 to charge all my li-ion packs.

[ianstone]

I like the 18v better because its voltage range is from 12-22 volts through the charge cycle.

I wired it up w/ an extension cable from digi-key  came w/ one female and one male end. 

the bike led will work too but you may notice the sax cut-off of poor performance as the voltage drops below 12v.

I use an Astroflight 109 to charge all my li-ion packs.

if i were to order this, would you be wiling to wire it up for me?

another +T in 12

-ian

[Colin Liston]

I'd like one too if possible...

[fozzy]

Yea no problem. 

The digikey part number for the cable I used is  CP-2219-ND     

You will need one of these cables per battery and one per charger.

This looks like this is the most cost effective charger for 18V li-ion
http://www.batteryspace.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1944

You guys should talk and arrange to get some supplies together and save on shipping.

If you ship the materials to me I will fix em up for return shipping and a beer.

[brianp]

Ian, this is what you want right here:

http://www.batteryspace.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1529

I've got this one and it works fine. You can use the cable that comes with it, or you may want to have a new one made.

[orechall]

great link there...+T

[midside]

I get 60 hours off this bad boy
http://www.batteryspace.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1116

it velcros right to the sax w/o much additional size added.  weighs nearly nothing.


Rig specification in signature

60 hours?  Are you sure about that?  I would believe 6, but 60!

[neumannkid]

I get 60 hours off this bad boy
http://www.batteryspace.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1116

it velcros right to the sax w/o much additional size added.  weighs nearly nothing.


Rig specification in signature

60 hours?  Are you sure about that?  I would believe 6, but 60!

I calculate 42 hours at max draw, so under the right conditions 60 is a definite possibility. I get 21 hours easily with my set up.

[fozzy]

I get 60 hours off this bad boy
http://www.batteryspace.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1116

it velcros right to the sax w/o much additional size added.  weighs nearly nothing.


Rig specification in signature

60 hours?  Are you sure about that?  I would believe 6, but 60!

yup, three complete cycles.  exact same results.  full rig, mk4v > kcy5 > KS10 > lemosax > 722 (24/48)
I have a 120 gig HD which allows ~118 hrs @ 24/48
722 was on AC b/c i can only run it ~30hrs off battery.