Premium Members Shawn Wang Posted February 15, 2019 Premium Members Report Share Posted February 15, 2019 Asking for $1800 USD. shipping included. paypal fee extra. The original jumper block is good for 24v ( I use it with big Alexas, and it needs 3 batt to balance anyways) The all parallel jumper block is 12V only (nothing will happen if u accidentally put your sled in 24 so don't worry) made by Cramped attic in Vancouver (Dave hable) the 12v jumper block makes all 3 batt act as one, and its all Hot swappable. so Its really convenient for balance. you don't have to worry which batt powers what. shoot me email steadipanda@gmail.com or DM me Item located in Vancouver Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Shawn Wang Posted February 16, 2019 Author Premium Members Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Nicolas Doldinger Posted February 16, 2019 Premium Members Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 Hi Shawn, I currently own the Gen 2 battery rack and am using it with the PRO "CinemaHD" Electronics and am thinking of upgrading to the Gen 4. I noticed you also used to own the Gen 2 rack and wanted to get your input on the pros and cons of either of them. Also do you happen to know if the Gen 4 works with the CinemaHD Electronics? Thank you for any advice you can give! Best, Nicolas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members brett.mayfield Posted February 17, 2019 Premium Members Report Share Posted February 17, 2019 Hey Nico The Gen4 rack is the best in my opinion, Ive had a few different hangers. its slim, lightweight, and keeps the rig short. the only thing that i dont like is that extending the back two batteries is a little tough to do precisely when the rig is on the arm, as it binds a bit, but really this is not a deal breaker. it only works with the gen4 power block, so batteries only power the sled and aks in one configuration, except shawn seems to have a cool power block that allows for all plates to run 12v power. it will work on the cinemaHD configuration and cinelive. to my knowledge, the only difference is the added line of HD on the cinelive. hope youre well dude! brett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Shawn Wang Posted February 17, 2019 Author Premium Members Report Share Posted February 17, 2019 Oh god. ok I believe this post will attract a lot of veterans to choke me to death. but here is my honest opinion U don't worry anything about compatibility. it all works with each other as long as your's is not a pro1 (chocolate bar batt style) I've owned them all. currently using gen3 cuz I've cut my post real short (15 inches xcs post if you ask. but if I do it again I prob go 13.5). and I hate to extend my post, so Gen3 is the only choice. I have to 3d print some of the wedges in it to make the batt plate solidly stay there. But I have yet to experience vibrations from Gen3. So. Gen 2/3 is better if you fly heavy setups and want to keep the sled short. (talking about Alexa Classic/SXT/65/Top heavy Panavision DXL2 and heavier) #1 : what gen 4 is better than 2 is if you own the 6x6 gyro like I do and wish to mount it to the front position. gen2 won't work cuz of the 45 degree tilt of front batt position. (it physically fits, but just don't work) #2 : gen 2 can't be settled on a flat ground (if your dolly grip is flirting with girls on set and your dock is far away, then at least gen 4 can let you park your rig somewhere flat). although u could get Fracol's flat plate to mount on the bottom of gen2, it is still not as clean look as the 4. #3: Gen 2 by far can get the most forward with the rear two batteries, the 4 is one inch further back than the 3. meaning gen4 does intrude with your thigh position, so when u switch positions during the take, u might have to push out the rig another inch or so. Not a big deal. you won't feel the real world difference. #4: Gen4 is by far PRO's best offering for the most solid battery mount (if you don't extend gen2/3/4, keep all collapsed, there is just nothing on the 4 that could generate vibrations). I always fly with 3 batts. so I never extend gen 4, I always adjust the monitor to achieve balance. #5: Gen2, due to its design, isn't as solid as the 3 or the 4. its rear batt could wobble a bit. if you extend you pro aluminum post long, that little wobble will transfer some vibrations. u will see what I mean if you tap your rear batt mount. but if you go with the 4 instead, for the same camera setup, you have to further extend the post to achieve balance. and for aluminum post, u really don't wanna do that. you better go gen3 instead. #6:some will say you have limited choice for jumper blocks on the 4. but two of these blocks literally covers all your need for Today's industry requirements. 12V all parallel (I have the same one for my gen3). then have another PRO official one for 24v. (reason explained in the selling post). I do the same for my gen3. literally two is all u need. #7 if you go gen4, your sled would feel way more sensitive in the tilt. just be aware of that. some love it some don't. gen2 and 3 feels the same. To my understanding the only reason for you to ditch the gen2 and get 4 is if the work you do are always alexa minis and your gimbal position is pretty low. you want to get the gen4 to shorten your post so you can push over tabletops. squat down to get lower than ever shots. or if you go high low mode, your batt won't hit the ceiling as much compared to the other two. also you could have the gyro mounted to where it works the best. and yes, it will "fix" the vibrations a bit assuming you aren't extending your post length. I wish what I said here was all non-sense and superstitious. but every single Con of those batt mounts all bit me at some point during the past. tho not painful. hope it "helps" LOL (Don't slap my face please Dear Legendary Veterans, Im just a nerdy kid...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members brett.mayfield Posted February 17, 2019 Premium Members Report Share Posted February 17, 2019 That was a great explanation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Shawn Wang Posted February 18, 2019 Author Premium Members Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Nicolas Doldinger Posted February 18, 2019 Premium Members Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 Haha damn, didn't get any notifications of your replies and only just checked the website now...Alas I was a bit too late! If the sale doesn't go through, please let me know via email nico@n-joy.tv Either way thank you very much for the very detailed information! Glad to hear from you Brett and thank you also for your 2ct on the matter. My main-goal is to shorten the rig and to minimize any vibration, so everything you both mentioned makes me think the Gen4 is right for me. Thank you dude and let me know next time you're back in NYC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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