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USB Shell
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This is just a small shell to house a 6/12VDC-5VDC USB "buck" convertor.
I've recently upgraded to the Arlo Pro 3 camera system. Unfortunately the optimal locations to mount the cameras makes them easily stolen. The answer of course is to mount the cameras behind plates which I've done but trying to recharge the internal batteries then involves dismounting them from the plates, a painful & long winded task.
The cameras can be recharged by connecting a cable with a USB end to a USB wall charger (included in the kit). However, apart from the fact that none of the camera positions are near a power point, I sorta object to them sitting there sucking my electricity.
So, I've come up with this idea to power each of the cameras. The cameras USB lead connects to the USB on the buck convertor which in turn is connected to 2x 6VDC lantern batteries wired in series (USB in your car works in this same manner).
I'm not sure how many Amp Hours there are in 2x lantern batteries but its g
I've recently upgraded to the Arlo Pro 3 camera system. Unfortunately the optimal locations to mount the cameras makes them easily stolen. The answer of course is to mount the cameras behind plates which I've done but trying to recharge the internal batteries then involves dismounting them from the plates, a painful & long winded task.
The cameras can be recharged by connecting a cable with a USB end to a USB wall charger (included in the kit). However, apart from the fact that none of the camera positions are near a power point, I sorta object to them sitting there sucking my electricity.
So, I've come up with this idea to power each of the cameras. The cameras USB lead connects to the USB on the buck convertor which in turn is connected to 2x 6VDC lantern batteries wired in series (USB in your car works in this same manner).
I'm not sure how many Amp Hours there are in 2x lantern batteries but its g
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