Topic: Links to Universal Rechargeable Battery Packs

[SmokinJoe]

A couple of generic model numbers you can search google or ebay for... these are both the gray 9v 5400 lion type.

Initial RB-270
Lenmar DVDU9

[NOLAfishwater]

Bump it. More peole need to check out this thread.

I have been using the McAlly 5V USB power pack for my MTII and have been getting great results.

[rustoleum]

After tiring of charging multiple RC car batteries for a single show, I picked up one of these at Best Buy for ~72 dollars (had a gift card... I'd have probably sought out a cheaper online source otherwise) for my minime:

http://www.energizerbatteries.com/productdetail.asp?device=DVD&prodcode=30102


I added a RatShack "m" adaptaplug to the included energizer cable (it fit like a champ) to connect it to the MiniMe (the battery and cable do come with 5 plugs, but none fit the MME very well).  Theoretically, it should power the MME for ~8 hours (5.5w/9.6v = .5729; 4.5aH/.5729 = 7.854).  I ran a test last night before heading to bed to see how long it actually ran while powering my 481s and feeding my MTII via the AES out, but I didn't have a chance to check my results before heading to work.  I'll post an update when I have one, but the prospect of charging a single battery the night before a show and having plenty of time on that single battery for a show is enough to have sold me.

[newplanet7]

I use this for my busman 660.
http://www.bixnet.com/5v7libapa.html
+t on the thread louie.

It's not for festies but runs for about 6hrs with the screen on
as well as phantom for the mics.

[NOLAfishwater]

I use this for my busman 660.
http://www.bixnet.com/5v7libapa.html
+t on the thread louie.

It's not for festies but runs for about 6hrs with the screen on
as well as phantom for the mics.

Thanks. +T back atcha

[SmokinJoe]

I thought these "gray DVD player batteries" came in two varieties... the 4500mah NiMH, and the 5400mah Lithium Ion

Well I just found some with 8800mah, so that's twice as much as my ones I got last year.  They are $55 each, and I found if I bought two of them it's free shipping.  These should run the R4 for a while.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Lenmar-Lithium-Ion-DVD-Player-Battery-Lithium_W0QQitemZ180250315341QQihZ008QQcategoryZ15055QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

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For the guys who are more DIY'ers, I also bought some other batteries (not plug and play dvd player batteres).  They are the blue Sony 18650's which are 2400mah x 3.7 V, and 2x3.7=7.4V which is perfect for the V3.  So a brick of 6 cells (2 series x 3 parallel) will give me a V3 battery with 7200mah, which should run the V3 for 8hours.

[rockthing]

Some kind soul, who's handle I forget at the moment, +T him, 

gave me this link when I was looking for a battery to plug into a DC input
instead of using internal batteries or an outlet.

I've only used it a handful of times so far, but I'd have to say this thing is the cat's meow, so to speak.

http://www.batterybarn.com/pr2310.htm

it has settings for various voltage and interchangeable tips to match your device.
This thing will even power my old Tascam Porta07 at 12V DC!
and has the crucial, but hard to find (in Japan, at least) 5V setting as well.

The only thing it lacks is USB compatibility... but for us Luddites, that's no problem.  lol

What's more, they even shipped it to me in Japan!!!!!
Now that's service!

[KenH]

I've been using this for 36Wh Li-Ion battery for 2 years now and it's still going strong to power the V3. Lightweight, 3-12V range, bunch of connectors and recharging options.  I'd get another in a heartbeat.

http://www.batteryspace.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=919

/Ken