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Anonymous- 05-06-2006
Camcorder light
Camcorder light, I took a palm connector and shaved to fit, opened it and smoothed out the inside (removed all protrusion), drilled 9-5mm holes in face of connector, wired them , plug it in and POOF... LET THERE BE LIGHT. I have made a IR and a White http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=5/12509542613.jpg&s=f5

CamCam- 05-06-2006

How is it powered up? I there voltage present at the usb connector while the camcorder is on?

BillW- 05-06-2006

Pin 4 of the edge connector is connected to the + battery terminal. That and one of the ground pins will give you juice (or allow you to recharge the batteries... forumer.com/viewtopic.php?t=10" target="_blank">http://camerahacks.10.forumer.com/viewtopic.php?t=10 ) Nicely done ZAC - ingenious use of the edge connector as an easy source of power and mechanical connection!

Anonymous- 05-06-2006

Thank you

carpespasm- 05-06-2006

now that is creative, you should add a small usb connector to the top of it too so it can double as a cable adapter

ry.david- 05-06-2006

now that is creative, you should add a small usb connector to the top of it too so it can double as a cable adapter Now that would be super awesome. That looks really nice though. Good idea. I like that it is removable and it uses the stock camcorder without any modifications. Good job on that

Anonymous- 05-06-2006

now that is creative, you should add a small usb connector to the top of it too so it can double as a cable adapter I did make an adapter it has a usb "b" in it (no lights) http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=5/12523370559.jpg&s=f5

carpespasm- 05-06-2006

and that also looks sweet. let their powers combine!!!

Anonymous- 05-06-2006

Space is to tight, to combine and get good light, unless one explores other led options. I am using 50k mcd 5mm right now. I have not found brighter yet in 5mm.

carpespasm- 05-06-2006

i was thinking maybe mini-usb connectors and 3mm leds, but i see how even then things would be getting pretty tight in there. still cool stuff

Anonymous- 05-06-2006

I dont have any mini usb's would like to have some though. I have 80 some odd 3mm ir leds laying around. I guess I will be putting in some to use soon

bowchee- 05-19-2006
light thing
the little light thing doesent kill your battery life?

Roadtripguy- 05-19-2006

Nice hack, ZAC. Simple, yet effective. Good thinking... :)

Anonymous- 05-19-2006
Re: light thing
the little light thing doesent kill your battery life? Yes it does reduce battery life but i use good batterys and i dont have the light on all the time only when needed. :shock:

bowchee- 05-21-2006

well it does look cool

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