Josh Becker
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Ok, so I know this is an incredibly niche thing... I basically created it just because it was something I wanted. This is a prototype, 3D printed in grey so it's easier to see the details of.
(Note: this transmitter is OEM, but CineGears and ActionProducts both sell this transmitter--it's great, I'd highly recommend it)
In short, I was never going to use the Sony battery plate that was installed on my video transmitter, so I figured why not make a plate that can power the transmitter straight from my PAG without a cable. Not only does it eliminate a cable but it gives a nice secure mounting point on my rig without using arms, rods, velcro or getting in the way of anything. I was able to utilize the secondary power input that the Sony plate used, as well as the same mounting holes and cable hole, so this plate just mounts in place of the Sony one.
Here is the transmitter mounted on the PAG battery, you can see the power light is on.
Here we can see how low profile it is. 8.2mm thick. I actually just went and measured the Sony plate that came on it--12.2mm! So this is 4mm thinner... and since I work in marketing, I'll say "It's over 30% slimmer!" to make that sound extra impressive.
And here is the plate. This picture also shows a part I think is a clever little design: the locking mechanisms on the bottom of the plate slide under two little blocks on the back of the battery, preventing it from pulling off. It's nice and snug. These little sliding tabs are actually 3D printed in place, they are held captive by their own shape, so they can't fall out!
Anyway, not sure if anyone else on here happens to be using PAG link v-mounts with this video transmitter and would be interested in some of these (they work for both the transmitter and receiver). I might make up a couple batches. They'll all be 3D printed, of course.
(Note: this transmitter is OEM, but CineGears and ActionProducts both sell this transmitter--it's great, I'd highly recommend it)
In short, I was never going to use the Sony battery plate that was installed on my video transmitter, so I figured why not make a plate that can power the transmitter straight from my PAG without a cable. Not only does it eliminate a cable but it gives a nice secure mounting point on my rig without using arms, rods, velcro or getting in the way of anything. I was able to utilize the secondary power input that the Sony plate used, as well as the same mounting holes and cable hole, so this plate just mounts in place of the Sony one.
Here is the transmitter mounted on the PAG battery, you can see the power light is on.
Here we can see how low profile it is. 8.2mm thick. I actually just went and measured the Sony plate that came on it--12.2mm! So this is 4mm thinner... and since I work in marketing, I'll say "It's over 30% slimmer!" to make that sound extra impressive.
And here is the plate. This picture also shows a part I think is a clever little design: the locking mechanisms on the bottom of the plate slide under two little blocks on the back of the battery, preventing it from pulling off. It's nice and snug. These little sliding tabs are actually 3D printed in place, they are held captive by their own shape, so they can't fall out!
Anyway, not sure if anyone else on here happens to be using PAG link v-mounts with this video transmitter and would be interested in some of these (they work for both the transmitter and receiver). I might make up a couple batches. They'll all be 3D printed, of course.
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