Red Power Issues

[Brandon Sumner]

I am using an MK-V Genesis. The last couple of jobs I have done with the RED Camera, when powering directly from my J-Box, the camera has powered down a couple of minutes after booting. I have disconnected all of the accessories trying to troubleshoot a potential cause.

 

Has anyone been experiencing power issues when powering the RED from their sled?

 

MK-V Genesis Sled

V2 electronics

using both IDX L-ion and Red Bricks

[RonBaldwin]

I am using an MK-V Genesis. The last couple of jobs I have done with the RED Camera, when powering directly from my J-Box, the camera has powered down a couple of minutes after booting. I have disconnected all of the accessories trying to troubleshoot a potential cause.

 

Has anyone been experiencing power issues when powering the RED from their sled?

 

MK-V Genesis Sled

V2 electronics

using both IDX L-ion and Red Bricks

 

Do a search on the forum and you will find that many have had this issue with voltage drop in mkv sleds. It's an easy fix to use a "y" cable if this is the problem.

[Brandon Sumner]

Thanks Ron. I had searched the forum and seen topics on this "y" option. I will give a call to Terry West and see what he can do.

 

I talked with Howard at MK-V about this and he was unaware of the issue.

 

Thanks again.

[Eric Fletcher S.O.C.]

Thanks Ron. I had searched the forum and seen topics on this "y" option. I will give a call to Terry West and see what he can do.

 

I talked with Howard at MK-V about this and he was unaware of the issue.

 

Thanks again.

 

No he's aware of it, he just won't admit there is a problem. When you try to pass 9 amps thru a 22gauge wire you get horrific voltage drop. It's a design flaw

[JobScholtze]

Wich i have resolved with the V3+ cable.

[RonBaldwin]

I will state the obvious here and mention that a small mod needs to be done to one of the connectors/jbox in addition to getting the cable made.

 

It's amazing how much power is lost in the 4 stage post -- I used a mkv sled recently and was getting a low voltage warning on an f35/ssr deck with idx batts hot off the charger. But don't panic, the fix is fairly easy.

[Iain Baird]

 

I talked with Howard at MK-V about this and he was unaware of the issue.

 

Thanks again.

 

 

Howard has been made aware of these issues multiple times by multiple operators and I find it deplorable that he would lie to someone, who's livelihood may depend on the response, just to save face. It's starting to stick in my craw that I still own some of his gear, even though some of it is built rather well. All he ever had to do was admit there was a problem, fix the problem and move on. The more I hear the denials the more I anger that I supported him in the past. OWN IT HOWARD - You built it - it's out there - and it doesn't work!!!!!!

 

IB

[Brandon Sumner]

When I posted this I did not intend for it to be a slam on Howard. Since he opened up the US office in Connecticut I have been up to see him several times. He has been very helpful to me on all of my upgrades and modifications. I have to say that I am a loyal customer of MK-V.

 

Obviously changes need to be addressed but MK-V builds solid rigs!

 

Thanks to everyone for their input on the actual problem.

[Eric Fletcher S.O.C.]

Obviously changes need to be addressed but MK-V builds solid rigs

 

If you say so...

[Andrew 'AJ' Johnson]

I will state the obvious here and mention that a small mod needs to be done to one of the connectors/jbox in addition to getting the cable made.

 

It's amazing how much power is lost in the 4 stage post -- I used a mkv sled recently and was getting a low voltage warning on an f35/ssr deck with idx batts hot off the charger. But don't panic, the fix is fairly easy.

 

Ron, whats the Y cable fix?

.AJ

Andrew 'AJ' Johnson

Camera / Steadicam / 'AR-Revolution'

Ph: +61 (0)414620249

www.ajrevolution.com