I have all parts and pieces to hook up my camera to solar power, except one. I need an adaptor to fit over the male portion of a 12v plug to convert to 6v any ideas where to get the female to male adaptor, radio shack is a no go here, was thinking best buy or some camera store?? Any thoughts.
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Why convert when you can just get the correct solar panel?
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I have the correct solar panel, that connects to the battery, then the power cord that goes fom battery to the camera, I bought a kit for 6v but the male portion is a 12 v not 6v.Comment
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A couple of things. There really isn't such a thing as 6V or a 12V plug. There are different style plugs that can be used in many different applications. The better thing would be to find a plug/pigtail that fits the camera and resolder/splice the new plug on, making sure you pay attention to polarity. Then you need to take electrical tape/duct tape and tape off half the pannel's cells so that you halve the voltage.Comment
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The voltage of the panel has to match the voltage of the battery and that has to match the voltage requirement of the camera's external power plug. Please make sure you are doing this.Originally posted by BirdRanger View Post
Traditionally speaking there is no such thing as a 6v or a 12v plug unless a manufacturer who makes 6v and 12v devices decides to standardize on a plug type so that you don't do something dumb like connect a 12v panel to a 6v battery, or connect a 12v battery/solar panel to a device that only needs 6v, or vice versa.
Assuming your solar panel voltage matches your battery voltage which matches your camera's external power requirement, then you just need to buy a replacemnt plug on amazon for a buck or two. Maybe send a picture of what you are talking about and we can help you figure out the plug type you need to use.Comment
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according to the guys at wildgame innovations, their 12 volt solar panel can be used on a 6 volt application. . . .just what they said.Comment
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