not pretty but it works!

Submitted: Friday, Nov 11, 2005 at 19:50
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Thanks to all who gave advice to my post # 27955 regarding a power supply for my reversing camera.

Well I have got it working and only cost a few bucks for a regulator and fuse! My soldering etc may not look pretty to you experts (or to me) but it does the job and no-one can see it because it's all away in a plastic box under the seat.

Thanks again

Trevor
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Reply By: angler - Friday, Nov 11, 2005 at 21:28

Friday, Nov 11, 2005 at 21:28
I did put the pics on the web site, late I know, too busy today.
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Follow Up By: Casnat - Friday, Nov 11, 2005 at 22:38

Friday, Nov 11, 2005 at 22:38
Hi Angler,

had a look at your site.....very well done. Couldn't find the pics of the camera however.

For now I have mounted mine via the trim button in the top corner above the little door. Will see how it goes. I would have preferred the other side as it won't get knocked so much but the spare interrupts the view too much.

I will keep checking your site from time to time to see where yours is.

Cheers
Trevor
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Follow Up By: angler - Friday, Nov 11, 2005 at 22:56

Friday, Nov 11, 2005 at 22:56
Should be there, tis for me.

www.bycompass.com

select the last on the menu "Of Interest"

The second last on page "Rear view camera"

Camera

Another way to get there
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Reply By: Casnat - Friday, Nov 11, 2005 at 23:13

Friday, Nov 11, 2005 at 23:13
Got there via the link in your post but for some reason didn't come through if go direct to site. Not to worry.

I see you have gone for a central mounting rather than on a corner. Will see how it goes and can always change it later.

Thanks

Trevor
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Reply By: VK3CAT - Saturday, Nov 12, 2005 at 09:12

Saturday, Nov 12, 2005 at 09:12
Trevor, didn't see your follow up until thismorning.
As long as the current is around the 250mA, all should be OK. Best if the base is mounted to metal to disipitate the heat - will also give the negative connection to the regulator. Failing that, use a small purpose built heat sink - also from jaycar.
Where are you located?
Cheers, Tonyt
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Follow Up By: Casnat - Saturday, Nov 12, 2005 at 12:00

Saturday, Nov 12, 2005 at 12:00
I'm in Adelaide.

At present it is wired up without a heat sink in a reasonably big plastic box I already had under the drivers seat which has a couple of extra cigarette lighter outlets. This seemed the most convenient place to pick up a power source even though the camera is at the back given I needed to run the video cable to the monitor at the front anyway. I will monitor from time to time to see if it is getting hot.

As the heading says, it's not an experts job by any stretch of the imagination but it is working......at least for now. Checked power at camera and is reading just under 9V.

Thanks for your help
Trevor
adelalacartel at internode.on.net
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Reply By: techie - Sunday, Nov 13, 2005 at 01:43

Sunday, Nov 13, 2005 at 01:43
ok, explain the "pictures on the web site" bit.
Does ExplorOz have a picture section?
Techie
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Follow Up By: Casnat - Sunday, Nov 13, 2005 at 10:08

Sunday, Nov 13, 2005 at 10:08
if you refer back to my original post angler promised to post pics on his website www.bycompass.com
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Reply By: VK3CAT - Sunday, Nov 13, 2005 at 11:59

Sunday, Nov 13, 2005 at 11:59
Trevor, just use a TO-220 mini or standard heat sink. Type 6073B or 6021. Part number hh8502 or hh8054 from Jaycar. Cost about $1.00. Make sure that you have a small enough nut & bolt to fit through the hole. Keep the heatsink away from other exposed cables as it will be at negative potential.
I'm in Melbourne, otherwise I could get you some bits & pieces from my junk box.
Cheers again, Tony
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