Well THIS is useful as hell !! Digital voltage step up/ step down box.

[Peter Abraham]

DC Converter Box.

 

I'm ordering two now. One to use on my Director's monitor hand held bracket. The other as a catch-all with some extra open wire cables.

 

Neat !

 

Peter Abraham, S.O.C.

[Alan Rencher]

Thanks for the kind words, Peter. The Dynamo will be shipping starting next week for $65. The first batch will be relatively small, but production will ramp-up subsequently. Here are a few features of the Dynamo:

 

• Input Range: 3-30V
• Adjustable Output: 4-12V, 2A (boosts or steps-down voltage), adjustable with a #0 Phillips screwdriver
• A wide variety of input and output cables via Micro-Con-X jacks (compatible with AJA Mini Converter cables)
• Protection Circuits: Reverse polarity protection, over-current protection, thermal shutdown (activates at 165°C), and an undervoltage lockout
• LCD readout with on/off switch allows you to clearly adjust the output voltage while minimizing light pollution during use
• Small Size: 2.4x1.4x.8"

[Afton Grant]

Sounds awesome. Just curious why you chose the connectors you did. I'm sure they're cheaper than a Lemo, and possibly take up less space inside the box, but they don't have the most reliable reputation. I'd be willing to pay a little more to have the better quality connections - even if that meant a slightly larger box.

[Alan Rencher]

Hey Afton,

 

Cost is the biggest issue. I like these connectors much more than other connectors in their price range. They're high quality, light weight, and they are weather proof when mated.

 

Having said that, I can make (and have made) a version with 2-pin Lemo connectors in the same enclosure. That brings the price up to $110 for the regulator. plus the input/output cables are more expensive, bringing the overall cost of ownership up.

 

I may list a Lemo version on the site as an alternative if you think the cost isn't prohibitive.

 

Thanks

Alan

 

[James Davis]

I'd be interested in a lemo version too

[Alan Rencher]

If I add a Lemo option, what Lemo connectors would be best? There could be the problem of an AC using a Lemo to USB meant for the Dynamo for another device. Let's say the plug a USB power device directly into an Alexa 12v out without the dynamo.

 

Should I use a Lemo connector that isn't common? That could mean you have to buy more expensive Lemo cables.

 

Alan

 

[Walter F. Rodriguez]

I agree that someone could get confused, even though I had you make me the 2 pin Lemo version. I already owned the cables I wanted to use which is why I chose that connector.

[Alan Rencher]

I could use a Lemo FFA.0S.302 to avoid accidents from happening. Would those interested in a Lemo version specifically want the standard FGG.0B.302 connectors, or would another connector suffice?

[Alfeo Dixon SOC]

Hey Alan,

 

What about going with an old standard that most people already have laying around... i.e. Modulus or Canatrans. Most owners still have them and a bunch of cables to accompany, that is if they hadn't unloaded them. Just a thought, that's what I did to my Decimator...

 

-Alfeo "hate buying more cables" Dixon

[Alan Rencher]

So what do you find more important in a Lemo version: the robustness of the connector, or compatibility with existing cables?

 

[Peter Abraham]

Compatibility. Anything to avoid investing in yet ANOTHER species of cables !!!

[Michael Desiderio]

I like the proprietary connectors...keeps ya out of trouble no matter who is touching the camera

[Victor Lazaro]

If you decide to use an already common cable, use it with the same specks than what already exist. Not like the 2 pin lemo used both for Bartech and Teradeck Bold with REVERSE POLARITY! Almost fried my BDF because of a adventurous AC.

Another option is to offer an open lead version or to be customized per order.

[Alan Rencher]

Dynamo is now shipping!

 

Order here: http://mediablackout.net/product/dynamo-dc-converter/

 

[Michael Desiderio]

Curious, do these units have a heatsink?