External Power confusion.... Help

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Lmuno1

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External Power confusion.... Help

PostTue Oct 25, 2022 12:56 am

Hi all,
I truly appreciate this form as I have learned a ton!!!! but I have come to some confusion when adding v mount batteries to my kit. how to connect it all. There is a lot out there and
for some reason, my brain is not understanding how or why to connect these things. I am not electrician . May I throw out a hypothetical listing the equipment and ask how would you power the rig. If anyone has the time I do appreciate the help.

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1. 6k pro (do i leave the internal battery in or out when going externally?)
2. external monitor
3. DJI autofocus (taking camera off gimbal)

How would you power all this ? One V mount with a specific sequence of connectin or disconecting? two power sources? one for camera and another for the monitor and focus? And trick is to keep it as light as possible and allow for handheld or shoulder mounting. Thanks so much--- i really appreciate this.

Lauro
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Re: External Power confusion.... Help

PostFri Nov 11, 2022 12:17 pm

You need a battery plate like this which can feed all your equipment: https://www.smallrig.com/smallrig-v-mount-battery-adapter-plate-with-adjustable-arm-3204.html

It doesn’t really matter if you leave the battery in or out. If you keep it in it will be charged. If you put it out the weight will be a little less.
I’m using my BMPCC on a gimbal and feed it by the gimbal. When the battery of the gimbal goes empty (BMPCC powers off) then I remove the power cable from gimbal to BMPCC and then I can run again about 45 minutes on the battery of the BMPCC.
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Re: External Power confusion.... Help

PostFri Nov 11, 2022 1:39 pm

please also note this note (also applies to HDMI):

https://www.newsshooter.com/2020/02/15/ ... i-outputs/
cMP 5.1 2x3,46/96GB/2x2TB SSD/4x4TB/7101A 4x2TB 970evo+/HP1344/BMD4k/RadeonVII
macOS 12.6.3
BMPCC 6k pro (7.9.1)
meike s35 cine 25mm, 35mm, 50mm, 75mm
resolve studio 18.1.4
mini panel
speed editor
desktop video 12.1
intensity pro 4k
atem extreme (8.6.1)

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