Topic: Nomad 3 battery getting rare

[Tony B]

Those eexternal batts look pretty nice..and for that price, a heckuva deal! I just ordered one, and will put it to the test once it hits my door.

[F.O.Bean]

nevermind, answered my own question

it just doest show the best pics of it

[Ed.]

heh, i dunno, i never even thought of that.

[silverbullet]

I'm hoping it can be used to start/stop recordings, and just to see if the thing is running while recording (as I already know it doesn't show levels).  Mine runs behind a V3 always, so I don't care about levels - but the way my rig sets up, if I put it in a bag, I can't see the JB3 - so it'd be nice to be able to start it, lock it, and just see the track time as it's rolling.

If that doesn't work, I'll make an extension for it, wire it to the dashboard of my Electra Glide, and mount the JB3 in the TourPak instead of velcro'ing it to the gas tank console...

Rick

Hmmm, a JB3 will show levels if you updated the firmware.

Let us know if the remote has a record button, if it shows levels and is backlit. Then I would consider getting a remote for my needs. I can see how it could be useful in a car perhaps but mine just sits next to me in the passenger seat for now.

[JackoRoses]

I think I am going to get one of these lenmar rechargeables
http://www.cybergiftcenter.com/applications/search/itemdetails.asp?oid=21&sku=CL-DVDU9&mpn=DVD-U9
9 volt 6600 mah should be good for well over 3 hours powering a v3 and jb3.
They want about 63$ for one. A little more then the ebay memorex ones. But I have only found the 7.2 volt batteries here in the last day. What do you guys think? I have not been to our walmart yet to look
yet, I will head out this weekend and see what they might have in stock.

[Ed.]

that battery is the same battery as the initial brand walmart one, the memorex ones, and any other portable dvd battery that i've seen.  just rebranded.  you should search "dvd battery" or "portable dvd battery" on ebay.  i'm sure you could find one for about $40 cheaper...or at least go to walmart and get the $50 one thats the exact same thing.  unless you want to throw away money.

seriously tho, the memorex one i bought, althought its only 7.2v is the same exact size, shape, everything, the only difference is the sticker says "memorex" other than "initial" - and the lenmar looks to be the exact same.  save your money for other fun taping stuff is my advice.

[JackoRoses]

A little more then the ebay memorex ones. But I have only found the 7.2 volt batteries here in the last day.

Yes 40$ cheaper and 7.2 volts. I am going to keep a eye out for the memorex 9 volt that are the same price as the 7.2's.  I don't care about name on the label.
They all are made by the same plant I am sure... The lenmar does have a cool decal though 

[Ed.]

well the initial brand ones at walmart should be 9v and are only $50.  the 7.2v will have no problem with the v3, it should power it 4-5 hours from what i hear.

edit: but if you want to run both, i dunno how long it'll go or if it'll work.

[JackoRoses]

well the initial brand ones at walmart should be 9v and are only $50.  the 7.2v will have no problem with the v3, it should power it 4-5 hours from what i hear.

edit: but if you want to run both, i dunno how long it'll go or if it'll work.

I believe it was mmmatt who posted a thread and a lot of others showing some really good info on how to power our gear in the field off of these.
One lead off the battery that splits out to feed a cig lighter adapter for the jb3 and another lead for the v3.  That may all change of course if beans test is a good one and I think (leegeddy (sp))
makes more of his devices. (sorry don't recall the conversation now)
I figure a 9 volt  6600 mah should be good for at least 6 hours for both devices?

[F.O.Bean]

well, all i will be doing is wiring 3-4 rc batts in parallel and splitting the power to bothunits, actually marc will prolly be doing most everything but testing times

i cant wait to get that going

[keepongoin]

the internal batteries are not as rare as some folks thought they were, apparently...

http://www.nomadness.org/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=13245&sid=2d7a9778c666e02462cc667be631d10f

[drufus]

+T goin
i was starting to worry about my new recorder

[Tony B]

Well, just got one of those Power Plant Cd batteries, and CANNOT get it to properly power up the JB3. Screen won't go past the "EAX" start-up. Perhaps it's the fact that the battery is 3-4.5 Volt out?

Dunno...I'm open to suggestions before I box these bad boys up and send em back....

[jpschust]

so i ordered a few for Roamer. they came in a huge UPS box with those 2 small batteries just floating around inside. absolutley no packing whatsoever

worst shipping ever?

coulda been worse.  you could have gotten 6k ft of coax cable.

[caymanreview]

so i ordered a few for Roamer. they came in a huge UPS box with those 2 small batteries just floating around inside. absolutley no packing whatsoever

worst shipping ever?

coulda been worse.  you could have gotten 6k ft of coax cable.

very true!