New Charging Station
Aug 30, 2022 11:03:37 #
It seems that every device needs its own battery and charger. With multiple devices, that means multiple chargers and cables. Now that I have two more cameras and a camcorder, that's three more different chargers. I'm getting rid of three cameras, so that helps. Someone could make millions designing a wireless charger that charges any battery. My current system isn't working well, so I'm going to try something different. I have quite a few of those chargers that plug into a 110v outlet, so a station with just wires won't work. I tried using a drawer of a file cabinet to hold the chargers, but the drawer doesn't open quite wide enough to get to the chargers in the back easily. I'll have to come up with something that has two plug-in strips, with the chargers plugged into them.
I'm not going to rush into this, and I don't want it taking up a lot of room. Something to let my mind process.
I'm not going to rush into this, and I don't want it taking up a lot of room. Something to let my mind process.
Aug 30, 2022 11:13:18 #
I just keep my chargers in one of the camera bags, only bringing them out when I need to use them.
My camera battery chargers have no cords.
I know, I'm a killjoy.....
My camera battery chargers have no cords.
I know, I'm a killjoy.....
Aug 30, 2022 11:25:28 #
Here is what I did to solve the problem. I built it myself. The outlets in the top panel are actually power strips that I wired in, as you will see from the photo of the back. I can turn either one on or off as I wish. The main power cord enters in the back and is hidden and protected all the way up to the top. The drawers hold batteries, chargers and other battery-powered items such as spare flashlights, etc. The top serves as a shelf to hold things that are in the process of charging. I added a light but that was just because I could; it does not serve any real purpose.
The top drawer is for charging cables, wires and plugs. If I had it to do over again I would make that drawer much deeper.
The top drawer is for charging cables, wires and plugs. If I had it to do over again I would make that drawer much deeper.
Aug 30, 2022 11:40:12 #
Aug 31, 2022 06:55:04 #
That's a really nice charging stand!
Regarding the op, USB-C with Power Delivery devices will slowly reduce the need for proprietary chargers.
It will take time to get there, though.
Regarding the op, USB-C with Power Delivery devices will slowly reduce the need for proprietary chargers.
It will take time to get there, though.
Aug 31, 2022 07:14:48 #
Ctrclckws wrote:
That's a really nice charging stand!
Regarding the op, USB-C with Power Delivery devices will slowly reduce the need for proprietary chargers.
It will take time to get there, though.
Regarding the op, USB-C with Power Delivery devices will slowly reduce the need for proprietary chargers.
It will take time to get there, though.
Remember back when cell phone all had proprietary charging ports? Then they switched to USB - and a different USB - and a different USB...
Aug 31, 2022 07:15:02 #
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Aug 31, 2022 09:00:26 #
Radio Control cars and planes use a wide variety of batteries yet we have a single charger that accepts them all. My charger handles lead-acid, Lithium-ion, NiMH, NiCad, LiFe and LiPo batteries of any voltage or amperage. As long as I know the type of battery, it's voltage and amperage, I can enter those settings into the charger and it will do the job. The difference, is that different batteries have different connectors so I have a dozen adapters. Like someone said, the industry finally settled on USB but then managed to come up with different USB connectors.
Aug 31, 2022 09:04:44 #
fourlocks wrote:
Like someone said, the industry finally settled on USB but then managed to come up with different USB connectors.
And it's not easy telling a micro from a C with a quick glance. If I think of it, I mark the top of the Micro with a Sharpie so I know which way is up.
Aug 31, 2022 09:05:48 #
jerryc41 wrote:
And it's not easy telling a micro from a C with a quick glance. If I think of it, I mark the top of the Micro with a Sharpie so I know which way is up.
Aug 31, 2022 09:55:07 #
Aug 31, 2022 10:55:58 #
stanikon wrote:
Here is what I did to solve the problem. I built ... (show quote)
Very nice indeed! What was the source for the outlets? Much better for “wall wart” chargers than strips. After my LiPo fire experience, I might add a glass top and a smoke detector
Aug 31, 2022 13:09:47 #
A thought for consideration there is a very common specification for the power line side for chargers or DC power supplies made in the last 50 or so years. They are commonly multi-voltage (or more accurately multi market) supplies that accept 100 to 250 VAC at 50-60 Hz which is found world wide. Moreover, except for very cheap ones, they have detachable cords with IEC 60320 connectors. Usually C5/C6, Mickey Mouse; C7/C8, Figure Eight; or C13/ C14, found on computers and monitors etc. These cords are widely available on line in lengths from under a foot to ten feet lengths or more which can reduce the volume of wadded up cords. Wait a minute! What about Chargers that plug directly unto the wall? Well Nikon and Apple have made the plug changeable by pulling it out to find C7/C8 connectors in there. Also if you travel internationally you might find country specific cords a less expensive and surely less clunky solution compared to a box of adaptors.
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