I built this same set up yrs ago to power a Cuddeback! I just ran cable through hole in ammo box an wrapped box in plastic bag and buried it just under ground behind tree! I use it in late Season in Upper Michigan gets 2’ snow an last for 3-4 weeks taking 50-75 pics over feeder!
best bet was to finish up the hole with a round filer. thats how I creeped in the past when making holes. i always prefer a little friction when placing the plugs through.
Hey buddy ! Do you have a design for hooking up a solar panel for your economy solar battery box ?looking forward to hearing back ! PS. I just received my 7 elite wiring harness !
Hey, the only solar options I have are the stuff for Spartan cameras exclusively or the SPP1025 which is a box and solar all in one. The battery boxes are for those who have situations not ideal for solar.
I have one of your solar panels on a camera that has heavy leaf cover. Can you run both the panel and external battery at the same time? Whichever one is needed it uses?
No sir, the solar power pack can not be used in conjunction with an external 12v battery. It is a solar panel charging its own battery pack, which then powers the camera.
@steveparks5030 depends on the battery type. These days I only use Lifepo4 batteries with a bms so I use a Lifepo4 charger. When using lead acid I have a few smart chargers I use.
No issues with that in most cams. The AAs would become the backup source. I would recommend lithium over alkaline for holding their charge longer and not leaking acid like alkaline can.
Great summary! I was able to build a similar kit watching a harrier nest. My 12V battery was only 50% after 5 weeks and the camera was set to 5 minute video clips. The only variable for me was the SD card size limit which is 128MB for my Zopu camera. Unreal performance! A Question though: the size of the connector - you said your kit is a 4.0 x 1.7 - I think the Stealthcam cable I bought was similar, but I needed a different sized connector which I just happened to have in a battery booster pack for a vehicle. Does anyone know what those are called? I was looking on Amazon as I need to set 2 or 3 more cameras up. Also I love the screw in connector. Do you ship to Canada? I might buy some cables for you if I can find more connectors. I'll also be placing insulation foam inside because it's going to get cold real soon. I plan on using mine for game tracking for hunting and also for a GoPro solution to monitor animals like fox and fishers.
Not with the elite kit. I don't yet have the correct size plug with the elite kit. I do have plenty of other options. Moultrie uses 5.5x2.1mm size dc plugs. Check out what I have here.www.herd360.com/collections/diy-external-power-products
I don't have one for their plug size. I do have a box with chewproof cable that does. www.herd360.com/products/power-pack-1800-external-battery-box-universal-for-all-types-of-trail-cameras?
I built this same set up yrs ago to power a Cuddeback! I just ran cable through hole in ammo box an wrapped box in plastic bag and buried it just under ground behind tree! I use it in late Season in Upper Michigan gets 2’ snow an last for 3-4 weeks taking 50-75 pics over feeder!
best bet was to finish up the hole with a round filer. thats how I creeped in the past when making holes. i always prefer a little friction when placing the plugs through.
Have you ever tried the battery box with a Tactacam rechargeable battery pack?
@markmcg777 sure. The battery cartridge is back up to the 12v external
@@herd360 thank you
Hey buddy ! Do you have a design for hooking up a solar panel for your economy solar battery box ?looking forward to hearing back ! PS. I just received my 7 elite wiring harness !
Hey, the only solar options I have are the stuff for Spartan cameras exclusively or the SPP1025 which is a box and solar all in one. The battery boxes are for those who have situations not ideal for solar.
I have one of your solar panels on a camera that has heavy leaf cover. Can you run both the panel and external battery at the same time? Whichever one is needed it uses?
No sir, the solar power pack can not be used in conjunction with an external 12v battery. It is a solar panel charging its own battery pack, which then powers the camera.
What do you use to charge the battery?
@steveparks5030 depends on the battery type. These days I only use Lifepo4 batteries with a bms so I use a Lifepo4 charger. When using lead acid I have a few smart chargers I use.
Some other videos show running the AA batteries in addition to the external system as a backup. Your thoughts?
No issues with that in most cams. The AAs would become the backup source. I would recommend lithium over alkaline for holding their charge longer and not leaking acid like alkaline can.
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Are you going to have something if you're running multiple batteries in parallel?
I will not be offering a parallel harness however you can easily construct your own.
How many pics can you get out of that setup? I’m not likin the reveal solar battery pack
Would depend on the battery size. 1000s
Great summary! I was able to build a similar kit watching a harrier nest. My 12V battery was only 50% after 5 weeks and the camera was set to 5 minute video clips. The only variable for me was the SD card size limit which is 128MB for my Zopu camera. Unreal performance!
A Question though: the size of the connector - you said your kit is a 4.0 x 1.7 - I think the Stealthcam cable I bought was similar, but I needed a different sized connector which I just happened to have in a battery booster pack for a vehicle. Does anyone know what those are called? I was looking on Amazon as I need to set 2 or 3 more cameras up.
Also I love the screw in connector. Do you ship to Canada? I might buy some cables for you if I can find more connectors.
I'll also be placing insulation foam inside because it's going to get cold real soon. I plan on using mine for game tracking for hunting and also for a GoPro solution to monitor animals like fox and fishers.
Thanks for watching. Stealthcam uses a 5.5x2.1mm dc plug. I have those cables as well.
www.herd360.com/collections/diy-external-power-products
Could u tell me if the Moultrie edge cameras will work with this????
Not with the elite kit. I don't yet have the correct size plug with the elite kit. I do have plenty of other options. Moultrie uses 5.5x2.1mm size dc plugs. Check out what I have here.www.herd360.com/collections/diy-external-power-products
Do you know if this fits Stealth Cam cameras?
Not this particular one. It's a 4.0x1.7mm plug. You need 5.5x2.1mm
Does this work with Reconyx Hyperfire 2?
I don't have one for their plug size. I do have a box with chewproof cable that does. www.herd360.com/products/power-pack-1800-external-battery-box-universal-for-all-types-of-trail-cameras?