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Accessory Power Setup

Discussion in 'MōVI Controller' started by georgemcnabb, Sep 23, 2015.

  1. georgemcnabb

    georgemcnabb Member

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    Quick question, probably a quick answer.

    How is everyone powering - Monitor, Connex & Signal Booster. Custom made cables, or from D-tap?

    Thanks in advance!
     
  2. Derek Cooper

    Derek Cooper Active Member

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    Lots of options - just be cautioned that the polarity of the 12V out on the Movi Controller is *reversed* for most everything you're using off that port. Here is a video my pilot put together on how to *fix* the polarity:

    http://forum.freeflysystems.com/ind...ler-2-pin-lemo-pins-reversed.5624/#post-55415

    We use a combination off the 12V output with a splitter like this:

    http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1054784-REG/paralinx_rcl1_jst_rcy_to_2_pin_lemo_type.html

    And a lot of 2-pin Lemos with flying leads:

    http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/845743-REG/Teradek_BIT_218_2_Pin_Lemo_to_Flying.html

    Just build your own cables to suit your needs.

    We have replaced our JST connectors with mini-Deans pretty much everywhere:

    http://wsdeans.com/products/plugs/micro_plug.html

    Those little JST connectors get loose real fast and are a real pain to maintain. The mini deans work really well, have a firm connection, and you can't connect them in reverse polarity.
     

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