Covert Camera DIY External Power

[BowSlayer]

I have had this idea rolling around in my head for a while but when Mr Gunny gave us the BOGO deal on the T-mate I went for it.

I started with a small ammo box from Walmart. ($4.88)

Covert 12 volt to 6 volt power adapter. ($15.00)

12 volt feeder Battery that I had laying around.

Old 12 volt solar panel I had laying around.

2 T-Mate camera mounts from TBH Sponsor Gunnyart.

I'll just post the pictures and if anyone has questions I'll answer them.






















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[trx250r]

I like that better than the one I did.

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[RMW]

I just ordered a optima marine 6 v battery for my HCO Spartan it weighs like 20lbs. Going to put a solar panel to trickle charge it. They said on the other thread that a regular feeder battery weren't lasting very long.

[HuntForHorns]

Looks good Hal!

[BowSlayer]

Thanks


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[drop dead fred]

Where did you get adapter?

[BowSlayer]

Where did you get adapter?

I ordered it straight from Covert.

[gingib]

Looks exactly what I have...except I have the high power solar panel from Ultramatic..Keep us posted on how it works!

I have noticed with these panels it will stay at 9 for 5-8 weeks

[Gunnyart]

Outstanding!

You want to do trade shows with me?

[BowSlayer]

Outstanding!

You want to do trade shows with me?

You should add to your product line a box that a feeder battery fits in that's pre-drilled to fit the T-Mate. Would have saved me some time.

[Gunnyart]

Not sure about that but I'll steal your idea to display at upcoming shows.

[slayer]

You need to do something with the cord from the camera down to the box. Coons, squirrels and birds will destroy the wire. Seen it done already. I mount my camera directly to the ammo box. Move the solar panel to the side of the box.

[BowSlayer]

You need to do something with the cord from the camera down to the box. Coons, squirrels and birds will destroy the wire. Seen it done already. I mount my camera directly to the ammo box. Move the solar panel to the side of the box.

I just put it up to take a picture. When I put it in the field I'll fix it.

[ballgame]

I've been running this exact same setup for 3+ years.

I just exchange the SD cards and that's it.

I use 3 of the cheap 12v solar panels from Buccees just in case an animal damages one or two of them. (this has happened to me twice in 3 years) If one goes down the other two are still there to keep charging.

I use the small deep cycle battery from academy that costs $55.

I cover my wires with the plastic conduit stuff so the animals don't damage it.

I also secure the battery box so that pigs don't accidentally disconnect it. (this will happen) It helps if you secure your leads to the battery posts with a bolt and nut just in case the box gets bumped around.

Newer cameras don't require this since they last a lot longer and run on AA but the older ones will run year around with this setup.

[jimmyneutrontx]

interesting idea